University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Euclid of Alexandria
Provides information on Euclid's accomplishments as a mathematician.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Euclid's Geometry: History and Practice
This is a set of four lessons on Euclid's Elements. The lessons include a short history, assignments, essay questions and a quiz.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Hypsicles of Alexandria
This mathematician is remembered for his work on regular polyhedra. You can find more about the works of Hypsicles and other mathematicians at this site.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Abu Ali Al Husain Ibn Abdallah Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Good article on Ibn Sina (Avicenna), who is known for his scholarly studies and contributions to several academic fields and his written works, which include an autobiography. This article focuses on his influences in the areas of math...
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: History of Geometry
Different cultures' contributions to Geometry are discussed.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Prime Number
Learn about prime numbers with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Greek Mathematics and Its Modern Heirs
This ibiblio.org site discusses the "Classical roots of the scientific revolution," with concentration on the Greek mathematicians from the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD who "Maintained a splendid tradition of work in the exact...
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences between Euclid's and Copernicus's methods of proving geometric ideas.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Euclid's Algorithm
This site from Mathworld.com provides a very detailed description of Euclid's algorithm of common divisors and a method of finding the greatest.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Polyhedrons
This in-depth paper examines the idea of convexity. Euclid's Elements, the first geometry textbook, assumed convexity without mentioning the term.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Lesson Plan: Famous Mathematicians
This lesson plan is aimed at 7th and 8th grade pupils and involves researching famous mathematicians and the import of their contributions.
Curated OER
The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
Curated OER
The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
Curated OER
The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus
A history of the differences in Euclid and Copernicus--their methods of proving geometric ideas.
Curated OER
[Figures From Iii.20, Iii.21, Iii.37]
General information about the life and writings of Euclid.