University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: References for Heron of Alexandria
This site contains important links on which to learn more about Heron of Alexandria. Is a useful site for anyone doing research on this great mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Helena Rasiowa
Helena Rasiowa was a Polish mathematician who achieved great mathematical accomplishments despite the dangers she faced during the German invasion of Poland. Read more about her life and work in this biography.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Hypatia
Learn more about Hypatia when you check out this resource. This site features a picture and a brief synopsis of this famous scientist.
Other
Mathpages.com: History of Mathematics
Find the information you need about math history, from Archimedes to Fermat. A great resource for studying the foundations of today's world of mathematics.
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: Sonya Kovalevsky (1850 1891)
This site provides a detailed biography of the great Russian mathematician, Sonya Kovalevsky.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Calculating the Circumference of the Earth
In this project, you will estimate the circumference of the earth, using a method developed about 2,200 years ago, by Eratosthenes, a Greek mathematician and the librarian of the great library at Alexandria, in Egypt.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tiling With Spidrons
If art and math are both passions of yours, this project is meant for you! Spidrons are geometric forms made from alternating sequences of equilateral and isosceles (30 degrees, 30 degrees, 120 degrees) triangles. Spidrons were...
Other
Sieve of Eratosthenes
Named after the Greek Mathematician. This classic method of finding prime numbers is also great for teaching about factors and multiples. The visnos sieve allows for multi colored squares this allows identification of any numbers prime...