Exhibition of cuneiform tablets dating from 1900 B.C. demonstrates the mathematical knowledge of the ancient Mesopotamians.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this second installment, students are tasked to determine the fastest route between two sets of coordinates on a grid, determine the total number of blocks a land vehicle must travel, and find the...

Very little is known of the wife of Pythagoras. This site reveals an interesting tidbit about the works of the famous mathematician.

Display your knowledge of Pythagoras theorem, pi, measurement, and algebra using this interactive worksheet. Answers can be accessed immediately and help links are provided for learners who may have difficulty grasping these concepts....

An image of "Pythagoras and the Fisherman", created by Salvator Rosa in 1662 (Oil on canvas, 132 x 188 cm).

The celebrated Greek philosopher, was born in Samos, probably about 580-570 B.C. He was the son of Mnesarchus, and, perhaps, a disciple of Pherecydes.

In this lesson from a unit on Egyptian Mythology, students read Egyptian Mythology stories, match pictures with names of Egyptian characters, research the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet and create an avartar for it, research and prepare to...

Explore and learn about the features and properties of a right triangle in this lesson. Includes examples and practice questions.

Joseph A. Montagna gives an introduction to geometry and the life of Pythagoras. There are lesson ideas and teacher/student bibliographies as well.

Who was Pythagoras and what is his theorem? Explore this concept and its relationship to the measurement of a right triangle in this test prep lesson plan. The lesson plan includes an interactive worksheet where students discover the...

Good introduction to his life and thought from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Focuses especially on Empedocles' relationship to Pythagoras and his account of Love and Strife.

Describes the history of Greek mathematics and the major figures and schools of mathematics.

Much like a great deal of western culture, modern medicine also finds its roots in ancient Greek civilization. Travel to the time of the Olympians and ancient healers to discover just how much we have learned and gained from those who...

[Free Registration/Login Required] On this site, Cornell University mathematics professor, Steven Strogatz, shares his 15-part series of columns on the elements of math. He investigates topics ranging from negative numbers to subtraction...

Open the nine clue boxes. Solve the problems inside. Each successful solution will supply you with a clue to use in the decoder grid to determine the password to claim the treasure.

A good introduction to trigonometric identities, equations that are always true for a right triangle and require knowledge of the functions sine, cosine, and tangent.

In this section different interactive activities are presented which can be used as supplementary material to traditional classroom and allow for interactive study of mathematics.

What probability does Pythagoras have to catch a red fish? This game is a great way to learn your multiplication facts and have fun at same time

Learners explore the concepts of rate and ratio in a variety of problem-solving situations. Worksheets contain definitions and visual representations of concepts. Link to related ratio game. Other skills include measurement, data...

Read about a math research project done by three college students which helps us see physics and math in music. Here's a great approach for integrating curriculum!

In this unit you can gain some knowledge about the Pythagorean Theorem. You can learn about the famous mathematician, familiarize with the theorem and then use your knowledge to find the area of plane figures.

Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...

Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.

Looks at the history of Greek astronomy from the 4th century BC on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.