Density in Dominican Cakes compared to American Cakes

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

Hypatia of Alexandria & Conic Sections

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

Ancient Egyptian Base 10 Number System & Doubling Method

Mathematical Topics: Base 10 Number System & Doubling Method Relevance: Ancient Egypt Suggested Age: 8th | 9th Suggested Course: Middle School or Algebra 1 Lesson Summary: This lesson intends for students to consider the influence of mathematics on Ancient Egypt’s...

Maya Calendar & Base 20 Number System

Mathematical Topics: Maya Calendar & Base 20 Number System Relevance: Maya Suggested Age: 8th | 9th Suggested Course: Middle School or Algebra 1 Lesson Summary: This lesson intends for students to engage with the Maya Calendar and their base 20 number system. ...

Ancient Babylon Base 60 Number System

Mathematical Topics: Base 60 Relevance: Ancient Babylon Suggested Age: 8th | 9th Suggested Course: Middle School or Algebra 1 Lesson Summary: This lesson intends for students to engage with Ancient Babylon’s base 60 number system.  Through a discovery lens students...