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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: The Different Styles of Euclid and Copernicus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A history of the differences between Euclid's and Copernicus's methods of proving geometric ideas.
Activity
University of Canterbury

Canterbury: The Konigsberg Bridge Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the Konigsberg Bridge problem and its relationship to network theory.
Activity
Other

Polyhedra: The Five Platonic Solids

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief site that includes some activities to understand the figures.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: The Law of Cosines (Cosine Rule)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Cut The Knot provides an overview of the law of cosines, complete with an explanation of the law and a proof of the law.
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University of Massachusetts

Fractal Project: Exploring Fractals

For Students 9th - 10th
A good beginner's site for fractals - the language is straightforward and requires only minimal experience to be able to understand the topic. (Note: When clicking on links on archived site, they may pause and appear not to be found...
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Other

Quantum Object: A 3 D Mobius Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
Highly technical site on the Mobius Strip.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Constructions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about drawing shapes using only a compass and straight edge or ruler with out measuring any lengths or angles.
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Other

Georgia Tech: The Four Color Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation and proof of the Four Color Map Theorem. Includes illustrative images and a plethora of information.
Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews: History of the Four Color Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of St. Andrews offers a brief history of the first math problem to be solved with computers.
Unit Plan
Boston University

Boston University: Chaos, Fractals and Arcadia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting site for information on chaos and fractals. Includes links to interactive activities to learn more.
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides some links to activities and lesson plans dealing with fractals and chaos.
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Other

Mathematical the Four Color Theorem and Computer Proof

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the role of computer involvement in the four color map theorem.
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Other

Eal: Fract Ed

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for beginners. The site begins with a definition of iteration of functions, and proceeds from there to discuss fractal dimension.

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