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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Greek Mathematics and Its Modern Heirs

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Astrolabe.org: The Astrolabe

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the ancient astrolabes and how they worked. Provides information about definitions, collections, and also includes photos.
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Other

The Astrolabe: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very general overview of astrolabe principles with links to other pages for more detailed information.
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Curated OER

Solar Folklore

For Students 9th - 10th
Folktales from many cultures around the world about the sun. There is also information available about ancient astronomy.
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Curated OER

Solar Folklore

For Students 9th - 10th
Folktales from many cultures around the world about the sun. There is also information available about ancient astronomy.
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Curated OER

Solar Flare

For Students 9th - 10th
Folktales from many cultures around the world about the sun. There is also information available about ancient astronomy.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: How the Greeks Used Geometry to Understand the Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
An article explaining how the Greeks were able to use their science and mathematics to predict where astronomical objects such as the Planets could be found in the nighttime sky even though their underlying premise was that the earth did...
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Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Museo Galileo: Eudoxus of Cnidos

For Students 9th - 10th
Not much is known about the life of Eudoxus, a famous Greek mathematician. This is a brief description of what we do know about him.
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Discover Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Magazine brings you the world of science: the latest research news, enhanced versions of articles, and a full-text archive.

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