Trinity College Dublin
The History of Mathematics: Young
A short sketch of the life and work of Thomas Young (1773-1829 CE). Traces early upbringing and education and his scientific discoveries and contributions.
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
Tufts University: Early Algebra, Early Arithmetic
This online resource is from the Tufts University offers lesson plans, worksheets, and ideas about using algebra with elementary grade levels.
Other
Marcel Duchamp World Community
Marcel Duchamp was an artist in the early 1900s and worked in the style of the Dadaists (and Surrealists). He was very conceptual and used mathematical equations at times within his artwork.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: The Studies of Kepler
Biographical information of the early life of Kepler is provided as well as a somewhat detailed look at the highs and lows of his work in studying planetary motion.
Other
Wichita State University: Emilie, Marquise Du Chatelet
This straightforward biography of the French mathematician Emilie de Chatelet covers basics of her life and times. Her friendship with Voltaire, translation of Newton, and tragic early death are included.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Aristotle
A detailed biography of Aristotle (384-322 BC). Discusses his early life, his education, his relationship with Alexander the Great as tutor, the breadth of his work in various science disciplines, the school he established in Athens, and...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Egyptian Numerals
Discussion of early Egyptian number systems, including hieroglyphics and hieratic symbols and how they evolved.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Pascal and Fermat Beginnings of Probability
This site describes early applications of probability, the roles of Pascal and Fermat, and the problem of points.
Other
St. Lawrence University: Brief History of Mesopotamia
A paper which discusses the accomplishments of early Mesopotamian society in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and literature.
Other
Erikson Institute: Preschool Number Sense Routine Perfect for Transitions
Moving from one activity to another just got a lot more mathematical with this simple routine that builds early number sense with preschoolers. This dot card transition requires only index cards with 1 to 4 dots in various arrangements....
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Computation and Picture Books
This sample chapter from Hurst's book Picturing Math is an excellent resource for using picture books and activities for learning computation.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Web Service for Teachers
WNET, New York's public television station, offers a free, subscriber service for teachers. You can preview the home page and then register with the site. It provides access to lesson plans, classroom activities, teacher resources,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Isaac Newton
In the Spanish langauge, discover the life and works of Isaac Newton. This site highlights his work and also provides links to obtain a greater understanding of these individual works.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Target: An Equations Game
Using decks of cards and knowledge of number operations, students develop multi-step equations to reach a target number.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Red Escolar: El Crucigrama De Hipatia
In Spanish. Hypatia of Alejandria was a great mathematician that from an early age taught and investigated almost all branches of mathematics. To remember her solve the crossword puzzle involving problems of arithmetic, geometry and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Marquis De Condorcet
This website from Wikipedia contains a lengthy biography on Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1794 CE) (Antoine-Nicolas Caritat). Content includes information on his early life, his mathematical and political accomplishments, his involvement in...
Quia
Quia: Algebra Terms
Do you need practice learning and remembering algebra vocabulary terms? This practice with flash cards is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are correct.
Quia
Quia: Algebra Terms
Do you need practice learning and remembering algebra vocabulary terms? This word search game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are correct.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Heads and Feet
Solve this problem about hens and sheep and practice your algebraic thinking all at the same time. A solution is provided at this one page website.