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Mathigon

Mathigon: Euclidean Geometry: Euclid's Axioms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on Euclid's Axioms, simple, intuitive statements, that everyone agrees are true. An axiom(or postulate) is a mathematical statement that is regarded as "self-evident" and accepted without proof. A key part of...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Euclid's Postulates

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MathWorld.com provides a listing of the postulates of Euclid and a brief discussion on the validity of the fifth postulate.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Euclid: The Elements

For Students 6th - 8th
The classic treatise in geometry written by Euclid is presented in English. It is the textbook used for more than 1,000 years in western Europe.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Euclid of Alexandria

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on Euclid's accomplishments as a mathematician.
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Other

The Mathematical Elements of Euclid

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive discussion of the Elements, which contains all the geometrical knowledge available in the Hellenistic period.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Euclid's Puzzling Parallel Postulate

For Students 9th - 10th
Euclid, known as the "Father of Geometry," developed several of modern geometry's most enduring theorems--but what can we make of his mysterious fifth postulate, the parallel postulate? Jeff Dekofsky shows us how mathematical minds have...
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Other

Life of Euclid

For Students 9th - 10th
General information about the life and writings of Euclid.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Galileo Galilei

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St. Andrews contains biographical information about Galileo's life and studies.

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