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Mathematicians and History of Math

The Sir Isaac Newton Home Page
World of Escher
     "We at the World of Escher are proud to be here to tell you stories, discuss Escher's
    works, provide insight, and offer our high quality products promoting the intriguing
     work of Escher. If you already know of Escher and his work you'll have a great
     time just looking around, otherwise it's time to get ready to explore a world as fascinating
    as the Internet; The World of Escher! Along with discussions on Escher we have also
    included ideas and readings regarding Professor Roger Penrose and his mathematically
    based puzzles." --Source
The Visual Elements of Euclid
     "The Visual Elements of Euclid is an exfoliation of the Elements of Euclid, the
     most important math text of all time. It is planned to encompass several books,
     a CD-ROM, and an educational environment on the World Wide Web." --Source
Euclid's Elements Introduction
Archimedes Home Page
Chronology of Mathematicians
Greek Mathematics and its Modern Heirs
Mathematicians of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
Women Mathematicians
     "These pages are part of an on-going project by students in mathematics classes at
    Agnes Scott College, in Atlanta, Georgia, to illustrate the numerous achievements of
    women in the field of mathematics. There are biographical essays or comments on most
    of the women mathematicians and some photos." --Source
Hall of Great Mathematicians
Furman University Mathematical Quotations Server
History of Math
     Includes general historical information, Babylonian and Egyptian mathematics,
     the trigonometric functions, Pi through the ages, Prime numbers, Fermat's last
     theorem, the development of group theory, and more.

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Algebra

Algebra - Fun with Calendars
     Take any calendar. Tell a friend to choose 4 days that form a square like the four below.
    Your friend should tell you only the sum of the four days, and you will be able to tell her
    what the four days are.
High school algebra questions
     From Ask Dr. Math site
Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles
     An award winning Math site with games and puzzles, quotes, and much more on
     a variety of topics such as arithmetic and algebra. Includes solutions and the
     mathematical theory behind each puzzle.
The Largest Known Primes
The Pi Pages
Pythagoras' Playground
     From this site, we will use the amazing properties of the Pythagorean Theorem
     to explore the world around us.
S.O.S. MATHematics - Algebra
     Learning units presented in worksheet format review the most important
     results, techniques and formulas in college and percolate algebra.

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Calculus

Interactive Calculus
AP Calculus
Calculus graphics
          A collection of graphical demonstrations for first year calculus.
Calculus Online
          "Alvirne's AP Calculus Class invites you to join them in their preparation for the AP
          Calculus exam" --Source.
Cybercalc
          An interactive learning environment for calculus from Syracuse University.
Karl's Calculus Tutor
          Online instruction and practice.
Visual Calculus

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General

MathMol
     "MathMol (Mathematics and Molecules) is designed to serve as an introductory
     starting point for those interested in the field of molecular modeling."
     --Source
Ask Dr. Math
     Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for K-12 math students and their
     teachers. A search able archive is available by level and topic, together with a
     FAQ.
Calculating Machines
     "The history of mathematics goes a long way back with devices and methods of
     calculation. Starting with the ancient Abacus, the slide rule and the logarithms,
     the mechanical calculating machines, the electromechanical calculators and
     finally the electronic computer. This site deals mainly with the mechanical
     calculating machines from a collector's point of view." --Source
Online Conversion
    "Convert just about anything to anything else.  Over 5,000 units, and 50,000 conversions."
The Mathematics of Cartography
     Integrate maps to the history and math that goes along with them.
The Math Forum Home Page
     Provides many links to math sites on the Web and offers materials for
     both students and teachers.
Math Homework Help
Measure 4 Measure
     "A collection of interactive sites on the Web that estimate, calculate, evaluate,
     translate, etc. In other words, they do the work for you." --Source
Probabilities in the Game of Monopoly®

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Geometry

The Geometry Center
          "The Geometry Center is a mathematics research and education center at
          the University of Minnesota. The Center has a unified mathematics
          computing environment supporting math and computer science research,
          mathematical visualization, software development, application
          development, video animation production, and K-16 math education. "
          --Source
Gallery of Interactive Geometry
JAVA Gallery of Interactive On-Line Geometry
Geometry JunkYard

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Fractals and Chaos Theory

Chaffey High School Fractal Links Page
Mathematics Archives: Fractals
The Fibonacci Numbers and Nature
Easier Fibonacci Number Puzzles
Fractals
          A Fractals Unit for Elementary and Middle School Students
Julia and Mandelbrot Sets

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Teaching Resources

Mathematics Archives - K12 Internet Sites
     "Internet sites which contain significant collections of materials which can
      be used in the teaching of mathematics at the K-12 level." --Source
Mathematics for Decision Making in Industry and Government
Math Magic!
     "Math Magic is a K-12 telecommunications project developed in El Paso, Texas.
     It provides strong motivation for students to use computer technology while
     increasing problem solving strategies and communications skills." --Source
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
 

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