Slates, Slide Rules, and Software: Teaching Math in America

Creator: Smithsonian | visit site

Grade Range: 6 - 11

Create an interdisciplinary link between math and social studies with this informative site that chronicles the development of teaching tools to help students master abstract mathematical concepts. Simple text and graphics make this a very usable site for students of any level. Created by the National Museum of American History

In the Classroom

Use this site as a learning center or station at the beginning of the year in an algebra class to get students thinking about the materials they use and how they can aid learning. This could be a fun accompaniment to syllabus-day or later on in the first week.

At Home

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Math, Social Studies, Social Studies, American History,