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Lesson Instructions

History of Pi Article and Questions

(Suggested for Emerging and Approaching Standard)

This activity was created by Mathigon and explores their Timeline of Mathematics.  The scavenger hunt they created is pretty big, so you might want to pick and choose a bit to cut down on the amount of work.

(Suggested for Emerging and Approaching Standard)

A brief activity researching a mathematician.  

Use the Mathigon Timeline to find a variety of different mathematicians to choose from.

(Suggested for Approaching and Reached Standard)

The link provides follow up questions as well as links to dig deeper into the ideas discussed.

This assignment could be used as a final summative for the course.  It gives students flexibility in what topic they choose and how they present it.

(Suggested for Exceeded Standard and Mastery)

A thinking classroom activity where students try to match the symbols of the Kaktovik Inupiak numerals to the first 20 whole numbers. 

There are two different options for follow-up activities.

Original Lesson - Mike Jacobs

Teacher Slides

Student Handout

Possible Follow-up Activity

12 Mind Blowing Number Systems From Other Languages