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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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Handout
Hanover College

Hanover College: Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans, Fragments and Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive collection of references to Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism, found in the philosophical writings of Plato, Aristotle, and others.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about Pythagoras from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy that discusses not only his life, but his major contributions as well. Also includes a lengthy bibliography and links to additional information.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about Pythagoras that looks at his life, accomplishments, and his influence on other mathematicians. Includes pictures and links to additional information.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book: Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learning module that introduces students to the Pythagorean Theorem. Topics include history, applications, and proofs related to this geometry concept.