Euclid's
Elements form one of the most beautiful and influential
works of science in the history of humankind. Its beauty lies in
its logical development of geometry and other branches
ofmathematics. This site uses Java Applets to illustrate the
concepts
JAVA
Gallery of Interactive On-Line Geometry -- A collection
of interactive geometry experiences. In order to enjoy this
exhibit, you will need a Java-capable Web browser (Netscape 2.0
for Unix or IBM PC, Netscape 3.0 for Macintosh).
M2T2 Lessons -
Number sense, Measurement, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics from MSTE at the
University of Ilinois
MAA Publications (G-L) that include selections such as Geometric Inequalities, Geometric Transformations I, II, and II, and Geometry Revisited with summaries and ordering info
Polyhedra
in the Classroom This unit by Suzanne Alejandre
introduces the concepts of surface area and volume while focusing
on the importance of measurement. Students calculate the surface
area of a rectangular prism; name the characteristics (number of
edges, faces, vertices, and the shape of the face) of 6 specific
polyhedra (cube, tetrahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron,
icosahedron, and cuboctahedron); demonstrate their understanding
of the characteristics of polyhedra; and explore polyhedra in the
real world through crystalline structures and 'buckyballs'. All
objectives are coordinated with the NCTM Standards.
Nancy Powell is the Lead Teacher of the Mathematics Department at Bloomington High School
in Bloomington, IL
For more information or comments about this Web site, contact Nancy
Powell at npowell@bhs-ms.org
The BHS Mathematics Department would like to thank Dave's World (dave-world.net) for providing the
Web space for this site.
Nancy
Powell