Science Struck
Science Struck: 5 Inventions of Archimedes
Describes five inventions of Archimedes and the stories behind them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Archimedes' Law
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Archimedes Law: displacement and buoyant force and why some objects float.
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...
Math2
Math2.org: Expansions for Pi
A listing of some of the more famous formulas developed and used throughout the centuries for defining pi are given and explained.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Archimedes' Recurrence Formula
This page from Mathworld.com presents illustrations and equations involving Archimedes' Recurrence Formula.
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot!: Interactive Mathematics: Geometry Articles, Theorems, Problems
Contains over five hundred Geometry articles, problems, puzzles, and games. Some sites relating to circles are provided within this list.
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.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Greek Science
Overview of the history of science in Greece during the Hellenistic age when Greek culture mingled with Persia and many advancements were made. Teacher resources include worksheets, activities and quizzes.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Could Archimedes Have Lifted the Earth?
Read the story behind Archimedes' claim that he could lift the Earth with a lever. The author analyzes this hypothetical claim to show that it would never be possible to lift something as massive as the Earth.
Curated OER
Univ. Of Utah: Archimedes and the Computation of Pi
Contains information about the life and works of Archimedes. Includes a Pi applet. Has links to Eratosthenes of Cyrene, A listing of Pi to 10,000 digits, a biography of Archimedes, notes on Pi, and sources on Archimedes' screw.
Curated OER
Science World: Archimedes of Syracuse (Ca. 287 212 Bc)
Gives details of Archimedes' accomplishments in the fields of geometry and engineering and offers a little information on his life.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Archimedes
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Archimedes."
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Archimedes (287 Bce 212 Bce)
A portrait of Archimedes from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
Curated OER
External
This site is provided for by the Texas A&M University. Archimedes contribution to finding the exact value of pi is discussed in this biography of Archimedes.