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Curated OER

Mathematical Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
The hunt is on! Young mathematicians follow clues and complete a series of ten math puzzles as they try to crack Dr. Integer's code and find the location of his hidden treasure.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Patterns

For Teachers 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders explore number and geometric patterns and use the Sieve of Eratosthenes to find the prime numbers less than one hundred.  The six page worksheet contains eight multipart questions. ...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Unit 2: Factors

For Students 6th - 9th
In this factors worksheet, students identify prime numbers.  They use a Sieve of Eratosthenes to identify prime numbers.  Students complete factor trees and explore perfect numbers.  This factoring unit contains eight...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Number Theory Worksheet 2: The Sieve of Eratosthenes

For Students 4th - 6th
in this number theory worksheet, students use the Sieve of Eratosthenes to find all primes up to the number 100. Students follow the directions to circle primes and multiples on the hundred chart.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Number Theory Worksheet 2: The Sieve of Eratosthenes

For Students 5th - 6th
For this primes and multiples worksheet, students follow the directions to circle primes and multiples on a hundred chart until all prime numbers from 1 to 100 are circled. This is called the Sieve of Eratosthenes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prime Real Estate

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze and discuss prime numbers and the Sieve of Eratosthenes, a procedure to sort out prime numbers. They identify the prime numbers from 1-100 by eliminating all the multiples of the first four prime numbers, and circle what...
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Prime Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of Eratosthenes' development of the system of prime numbers. Includes a Java program that demonstrates the sieve.
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Graphic
University of Utah

University of Utah: The Sieve of Eratosthenes

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives an explanation of the Sieve of Eratosthenes, a table for prime numbers.
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Handout
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Prime Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains what Prime Numbers are and how to find them. Includes a list of primes under 200 and discusses the Sieve of Eratosthenes. This site has numerous links to other internet sources regarding prime numbers.
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Other

Eratosthenes' Prime Number Sieve

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Discover all the primes up to the number 400 by using this interactive table. Simply click on a number and its multiples disappear.
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Article
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Eratosthenes of Cyrene

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives details of the accomplishments of Eratosthenes in the field of mathematics.
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eBook
Mathigon

Mathigon: Math Foundations: Divisibility and Primes: Prime Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
This lesson focuses on prime numbers, numbers that can only be divided by one and itself. It explains the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic and the Sieve of Eratosthenes. Includes practice activities.
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Article
Cuemath

Cuemath: Prime Numbers

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Learn about the history of prime numbers, properties of prime numbers, and easy methods to find prime numbers. Included are solved examples and interactive problems for review.