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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nomads

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore how math and science are used in various careers. They research individuals who have contributed to the specified career field. Students examine mathematicians and scientists who have made contributions in their career.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematicians and Scientists Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils match a fact with a mathematician or scientist using the Internet. They read about a mathematician or scientist that happens to be female or a person of color.
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Handout
Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Olga Taussky Todd (1906 1995 Ce)

For Students 9th - 10th
The brilliant mathematician is honored in this detailed biography of her life, education and contributions to the world of mathematics.
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Texas a & M University: Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Pythagoras, his school, his teachings, and the history of his approach to mathematics. Includes many formulas connected to Pythagoras.
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Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Science Careers: Mathematician

For Students 9th - 10th
Mathematicians work in many areas. Some are applied mathematicians, some theoretical, but all use mathematics as a way to figure things out by using deduction. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...
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Website
Career Cornerstone Center

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Mathematician

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a Mathematician is profiled.Includes: Mathematician overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.
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Handout
Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College: Pierre De Fermat (1601 1665)

For Students 9th - 10th
The events of the life of Pierre de Fermat are presented in a timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).
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Article
Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz (1646 1716)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains events of the life of Gottfried Leibnitz. It is presented in a timeline form.
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Article
Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College: Pierre Simon Laplace (1749 1827)

For Students 9th - 10th
The events of the life of Pierre Laplace are presented in a timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Al Khwarizmi

For Students 9th - 10th
The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Shttp://athena.nettrekker.com/editEvaluation?np=/admin/evaluation.ftl&pp=/admin/evaluation.ftl&evaluationId=19962t. Andrews, Scotland, presents biographical...
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: George Dantzig

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history on the life of George Dantzig.
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Handout
University of Virginia

Sir Isaac Newton Projectiles and Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account of Newton's life is provided (from birth to death) as is a somewhat detailed look at Newton's studies of gravity.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Zenodorus

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site contains information on the accomplishments of Zenodorus. Many good links are provided throughout the site.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: John Von Neumann

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site describes von Neumann's childhood through his death. Excerpts from articles on his life are stated here.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Francois Viete

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of St. Andrews offers this iography of Francois Viete. Many links are provided for more information.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information as well as accomplishments of Riemann.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Biography of Menaechmus

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information on the mathematician Menaechmus.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Benoit Mandelbrot

For Students 9th - 10th
This Univ. of St. Andrews site contains an overview of Mandelbrot's life and accomplishments.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: John Kemeny

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site provides biological information as well as accomplishments of Kemeny.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Biography of Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site contains information on the life of Heron as well as his accomplishments.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information on the life and accomplishments of Fibonacci.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides biographical information on the mathematician/writer Lewis Carroll, also known as Charles Lutwodge Dodgson.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Diophantus of Alexandria

For Students 9th - 10th
This Univ. of St. Andrews site provides information on "the father of algebra," Diophantus.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Julius Wihelm Richard Dedekind

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site provides biographical information and accomplishments of Dedekind.