Science Struck
Science Struck: Rene Descartes: Facts, Achievements, Contributions
Presents biographical information about Rene Descartes (1596-1650), his career, personal life, written works, and his legacy. Covers contributions to philosophy, mathematics, and science.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Scientists Who Believed in God
It is sometimes assumed that scientists do not believe in God but these famous scientists actually did. Read details about their lives and beliefs, and some quotes attributed to them.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Quotations by Descartes
This site, which is provided for by the University of St Andrews, contains 14 quotes by Rene Descartes. The information, while limited, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Cartesian Oval
This University of St. Andrews page offers an illustration and equation for the Cartesian Ovals, sometimes called the "Ovals of Descartes" for their discoverer, Rene Descartes.
Other
Personal Site: Descartes Home Page
This personal site contains Descartes Home Page. Personal information, resume, and hobbies/interests of Rene Descartes are listed here.
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
Red Escolar: Figuras Escondidas
Practice graphing by playing a game in the Cartesian coordinates plane.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: A Description of the Coordinate Plane
A quick description of the coordinate plane is a great preview for students preparing for a unit on graphing.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Lesson Plan: Famous Mathematicians
This lesson plan is aimed at 7th and 8th grade learners and involves researching famous mathematicians and the import of their contributions.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Folium of Descartes
This University of St. Andrews page offers an illustration and equations of the Folium of Descartes, a mathematical curve.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Rene Descartes (1596 1650)
A portrait of Rene Descartes from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Rene Descartes (1596 1650)
A portrait of Rene Descartes from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Rene Descartes (1596 1650)
A portrait of Rene Descartes from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.