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Pascal's Patterned Triangle
Fifth graders receive a brief history of Pascal's triangle. As a class the students construct the first few rows of the triangle. The students are then split into groups where they finish a worksheet identifying the total value of each...
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Pascal's Triangle
In this Pascal's triangle activity, students view Pascal's triangle and complete short answer questions about each row of the triangle. Students complete 6 questions.
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Pascal's Triangle
In this math worksheet, students find the multiples of five that end in 0 or 5. Then they shade the numbers within Pascal's Triangle.
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Pascal's Triangle
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve binomials and trinomials using Pascal's Triangle theorem. They are able to factor out any amount of higher power without having to factor all the way. There are 3 problems.
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Math History Can Help Students Overcome Learning Difficulties
Negative numbers and mathematical notation are better understood by examining how they have been handled throughout history.
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Scientific Revolution
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 matching questions regarding the Scientific Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Exploring Special Lines
Students compare and order numbers. In this geometry instructional activity, students write equations for inequalities. They differentiate and apply concepts of triangular properties to solve problems.
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Eye Spy a Pattern
Fifth graders examine how to see patterns by showing how things work together. They identify, analyze and determine a rule for predicting and extending numberical patterns involving operations of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
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Richard's Dice
Learners problem solve logic problems. They complete a worksheet using dice as a manipulative. They decide on a problem solving strategy, solve the problem, and write up the solution.
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Who Would Have Figured?
Students investigate what happens when a coin is tossed a few times versus many times. They analyze, in groups, the data from tossing coins, and the Law of Large Numbers.
University of California
University of California Berkeley: Blaise Pascal
This site from the University of California, Berkeley provides a biography on the life of Blaise Pascal, including extensive information on his accomplishments.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Blaise Pascal
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information and achievements of Blaise Pascal.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: Blaise Pascal
This site from Trinity College provides a detailed biography of mathematician Blaise Pascal.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Blaise Pascal
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides information on ten fields of biographical data which are compiled regarding Blaise Pascal, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education,...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Blaise Pascal
Find out about the French philosopher and scientist who was one of the greatest and most influential mathematical writers of all time, Blaise Pascal.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist, is considered one of the great minds in Western intellectual history. He also invented the first mechanical adding machine.
Oregon State University
Blaise Pascal Time Line
Year-by-year account of major events in Pascal's life. Includes inventions and major literary works. Also has a graphic of Pascal.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Blaise Pascal
This site from the University of Saint Andrews provides a short biography of Pascal. Takes a philosophical angle. Features links to existentialist philosophy, seventeenth and eighteenth century literature, and philosophy pages.
Oregon State University
Pascal's "Provincial Letters"
Complete text of Pascal's "Provincial Letters," organized in a table of contents.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Uwm Libraries:text of Pascal's "Pensees"
Entire text of Pascal's 1660 Pensees essay(s).
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher. He built the first mechanical calculator. This lecture presents a short treatment of his life and his accomplishments.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Blaise Pascal
A Wikipedia encyclopedia article on Blaise Pascal (1623-1662 CE) gives an overview of his contributions to math and physics. It also discusses hisabadonment of the two subjects for religion.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Blaise Pascal
This site provides a substantial biography of Pascal with excerpts from "Pensees," and the entire text of "Provincial Letters."
Society of Archbishop Justus
Religious View of Blaise Pascal
Extensive biographical information including religious, literary, and scientific accomplishments.