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9th - 10th
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History of Math Lesson Plan

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Learners honor mathematicians who have contributed important discoveries throughout history by researching and creating a report about a famous mathematician and their contributions to the history of mathematics. Pairs of learners create a mathematician site and upload it to the class site.

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math

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  • Encourage learners to earn extra credit points by using Google Earth 5.0
  • Pairs of learners research, prepare a report, and present on one famous mathematician

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