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,...
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...
Mathematical Topics: Origins of Pythagorean’s Theorem Suggested Age: 9th | 10th Lesson Summary: This lesson intends for students to engage with Pythagorean’s Theorem with a discovery lens and explore the true origins of the theorem. Students will conceptualize the...