From J. J. O'Connor and E. F. Robertson at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, this page covers Euclid's Elements through the end of the 1800's, with 23 references (books/articles). Each important name is a link...

Original Web-based activities developed by Thirteen Ed Online Master Teachers. Each lesson consists of an overview with learning objectives, procedures for teachers, and "organizers" for students -- hand-outs,...

A unit that begins with a historical development of pi and proceeds with examples of activities to help students develop a deeper appreciation of the mathematical beauty and value of pi.

Exploring music, astronomy and cosmology, starting with the historical roots; the Pythagoreans in particular contributed profoundly to the development of Western Music by discovering two facts: first, that the sound...

Construction of the Gateway Arch: materials and techniques used to build it, and the mathematical equation used to create its catenary curve shape. In-depth articles tell about the designer of the memorial (architect...