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Ancient Mathematical Puzzles: Magic Squares and Hexagonal Tortoises

Mathematical Topics: Counting.& Ordering, Puzzles Relevance: China & Korea Suggested Age: 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th Lesson Summary: This lesson will examine how magic squares are created and when they were first used, as well as delving into the history of...

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Tessellations in West African Hair Braiding

Mathematical Topics: Tessellations, Transformations Relevance: West Africa Suggested Age: K-12th Suggested Course: Geometry, PatternsLesson Summary: This lesson intends to explore tessellations in West African hair braiding.  Students will learn about the origins of...

Density in Dominican Cakes compared to American Cakes

Mathematical Topics: Density & Volume Relevance: Dominican Republic Suggested Age: 8th | 9th | 10th Suggested Course: GeometryLesson Summary: This lesson intends to explore density by comparing the density of American and Dominican cakes. Students will learn about...

Hypatia of Alexandria & Conic Sections

Mathematical Topics: Hypatia & Conic Sections Relevance: Ancient Egypt, Women Suggested Age: 8th | 9th | 10th Suggested Course: GeometryLesson Summary: This lesson intends to explore Geometric cross sections and the discoveries of the leading mathematician,...

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