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Babylonian Mathematics I

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Learners examine a Babylonian clay tablet and the mathematics found on it as a catalyst to investigate a variety of mathematical ideas. They work with prime numbers, classify numbers as whole, integer, rational, or irrational and use Heron's method to calculate square roots. They also create a clay tablet of their own using the Babylonian symbols.

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Concepts
base 10, common factors, exponential equations, exponents, inequalities, integers, linear equations, equations, multiples, prime numbers, quadratic equations, square roots, radicals
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Additional Tags
integer, prime numbers, rational irrational, base 10, inequalities, linear equations, multiples, quadratics, square roots, common factors, exponential equations, powers, math
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Resource Details
Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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