| Mazes_from_Newton\'s_Apple What does mathematics have to do with mazes? What is the history behind mazes? Are there different kinds of mazes? What is topology? David solves a maze by applying the principles of mathematics. |
| MCA\'s_Free_Online_Math_Lessons Features selected learning modules for arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and probability. Includes some resource links. |
| Mega-Mathematics An educational project of Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
| Meridian_Creative_Group Creates educational print and software programs that teach math concepts with real-life applications. |
| Mortensen_Math Products designed for a mathematics curriculum by an educator and mathematician. Includes online activities for kids. |
| Mr__Heitmann\'s_Mega_Math_Resource_Page Links to math terms, mathematicians, math games, and help in algebra and geometry. |
| Multiplication_Help Learn to multiply by counting with fingers. Fee based service. |
| Murderous_Maths Books, games, hints, tricks. |
| Natural_Math To create and then develop an environment for learning mathematics. Articles, software tools and links. |
| Navigational_Vectors Interactive site allows students to solve a real world problem using science and mathematics. Learn about vectors by using real-time weather maps and by tracking real planes flying in the U.S. skies. |
| Newsgroup_k12_ed_math Web page for the newsgroup k12.ed.math. Contains the charter, FAQ and other information about the newsgroup. |
| NRICH-Online_maths_club An online maths club for young mathematicians. Publishing a monthly magazine on the web with problem sets, children's solutions to previous months problems, games, and news of events. |
| Numeracy Those interested and involved in adult mathematical literacy may find helpful input at the numeracy discussion list. |
| NYC_Honest_Open_Logical_Decisions_(HOLD)_on_Mathematics_Education_Reform Organization concerned with math instruction in New York City schools. Includes extensive news, advice to parents, and other information about curriculum, trends, and issues. |
| Online_Math_Applications Free stock market game to learn how the market works. Using real time data from Wall street. |
| Ordinary_Mathematics Covers forms, numbers and functions. Introduces high school students to basic to advanced math principles and reasoning. |
| Our-Montessori Free online shockwave simulations of educational manipulatives based on the Montessori Method. Features undo/redo memory, tracking and coaching for each stage of activity, as well as hot keys and auto |
| Piguy\'s_Math_Page This page has dozens of math calculators, making all sorts of math, from algebra to arithmetic to geometry, easier. Also, 50,000 decimals of pi and a logarithm table. |
| The_Precalculus_Algebra_TI-83_Tutorial Includes lessons for using the TI-83 graphing calculator in a college algebra or precalculus algebra course. |
| Pre-Sessional_Maths Refresher programme at Loughborough University. |
| Primary_Arithmetic,_or_Math Four booklets that one can easily copy: one of math games for ages 4-8, two about teaching early math, and one that is more general. Some worksheets, number charts. |
| Problem_of_the_Week Creative and challenging math problems appropriate for high school students, updated often (usually weekly). Questions are archived. |
| Project_Links Contains modules for probability and statistics, discreet math, linear systems and advanced calculus. Developed by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. |
| Ptolemy\'s_Ptools Using tools of yesterday, and tools specially created for this site, Ptolemy Ptools will give you geometry projects to do with your 3D computer games as well as projects to take outside and explore t |
| QELP_Web_Site Quantitative Environmental Learning Project (QELP) at Seattle Central Community College. Resources to integrate math and environmental science in college classrooms. |
| Reaching_the_Second_Tier__Learning_and_Teaching_Styles_in_College_Education Discusses the study conducted by Sheila Tobias about two groups of science students that are separated by personal math class experience. Also, explains ways to discover a student's strong point as |
| Resources_for_Math_Teachers A collection of links, as well as recommended reading and math humor. |
| Richard_Bowles\'_Math_Tutorials Learn about integers, positive and negative numbers, ratios, finding average values, statistical formulas, probability, simultaneous equations, quadratic functions and the binomial distribution. |
| Shelley\'s_Mathematics_Articles Notes and afterthoughts from teaching for UMUC European Division. Essays on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonmetry, and assorted other topics. |
| SimCalc_Project Proposes a democritization of the learning of calculus through a combination of technology and curriculum reform. Main focus is to make basic concepts accessible to a variety of students by using a m |
| Simply_Number_Sense A site dedicated to teaching basic mathematics and how to solve mathematical problems without reliance on the calculator |
| Slates,_Sliderules_and_Software_-_Teaching_Math_in_America Covers the use of chalk boards, geometrical models, rulers, and, calculators and computers to assist the teaching of mathematical concepts. Explains the overseas influence in education and America's |
| Solid_Gold_Gnarly_Math Aims at getting kids age 10-14 interested in mathematics. Reviews math books, Internet links, and software products. Offers a free newsletter and sample downloads. For parents, teachers, homeschoolers |
| Solve_It_Math_Program Problem solving program for grades 4th through 8th. |
| S_O_S__Math Contains tutorials covering algebra, geometry, calculus, differential equations, matrices, and complex variables. Reviews the most important results, techniques and formulas. Presented in worksheet |
| 21st_Century_Problem_Solving Sound problem solving concepts and examples that apply to grade school through graduate school and beyond. |
| Steve\'s_Math_Page Dedicated to students who need help with their math courses. It contains a brief description of each branch of mathematics. |
| The_STIMULUS_Project STIMULUS - peer assisted learning (PAL) through visits to schools. University students visit schools to share with school students their enthusiasm for science, engineering, computers, mathematics or |
| The_Student_Support_Centre_(UK)_Ltd Home based learning materials to supplement classroom work using Maths and English videos for ages 5-18. With over 40,000 students the results speak for themselves. |
| Study_Skills_Online An electronic guide to some of the best ways to study by Martin Greenhow, Brunel University. |
By Cynthia Lanius
Note: Throughout this web site, links to other sites will open in a new window.
What exactly are maps?
So, is this a map? What is the history of mapmaking? He Measured the Circumference of the Earth With a Stick - 2,200 Years Ago!
What mathematics do you use with maps?
So if you go around the world in 80 days, how far would you go in a day?
Want to solve some problems? Sure you do!! They use web-based technologies!
A List of Cartography Resources
So many links, so little time!
Map-Related Careers
Have they got a job for YOU!
Teachers' Notes
Lesson Details
Received Feb '97
References
Off-line Resources
Fun Mathematics LessonOther mathematics lessons by this author
Email any comments to lanius@math.rice.edu
URL http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/pres/mapCopyright 1996-2003 Cynthia Lanius
