Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Histomatician / Mathematorian Rene Descartes Pythagoras of Samos Click on an image to begin your Web Quest For Students Design Team Baron Riedthaler, Madison Beskitt, Aaron Blankenship. & Joshua Hevener

Have you ever: ➢ Found yourself sitting in your math class wondering just who it was that came up with this stuff? (because you want to find them, and punch them in the face!!) **Figuratively of course. Violence is not the answer** ➢ Doubted your Algebra teacher when he or she told you: “You’ll be sorry when you need this in the real world.” “You’ll be sorry when you need this in the real world.”Or ➢ Find yourself more interested in the person behind the formula than the formula itself? formula than the formula itself? ➢ Just want to know for the sake of knowing? This WebQuest will give you the opportunity to discover the person behind those frustrating formulaic frown fests. While at the same time help you to understand the function of those favorite formulas that you so fret and frown about. This WebQuest will give you the opportunity to discover the person behind those frustrating formulaic frown fests. While at the same time help you to understand the function of those favorite formulas that you so fret and frown about. [Click here to begin] [Click here to begin] Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Histomatician / Mathematorian

Student Page Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits The history of two men, two mathematical concepts, four tasks in all. To complete this WebQuest you will explore the history of each man, learn how to apply their concepts, and discover why their contributions to the field of mathematics still resonate to the present day. To begin your WebQuest click on an image below. The history of two men, two mathematical concepts, four tasks in all. To complete this WebQuest you will explore the history of each man, learn how to apply their concepts, and discover why their contributions to the field of mathematics still resonate to the present day. To begin your WebQuest click on an image below. Title The Task

Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Use the resources below to learn about the life and times of Rene Descartes: Use the resources below to learn about the life and times of Rene Descartes: / After you have learned about Rene Descartes write a four paragraph essay about what you found to be most interesting about the man or the time period in which he lived. After you have learned about Rene Descartes write a four paragraph essay about what you found to be most interesting about the man or the time period in which he lived. Your essay should include an introductory paragraph two (2) paragraphs describing what you found interesting, and a conclusion. Your essay should include an introductory paragraph two (2) paragraphs describing what you found interesting, and a conclusion. To explore Rene Descartes contributions to the field of mathematics [Click Here] [Click Here] [Click Here] [Click Here to go Back to the Tasks Page] [Click Here to go Back to the Tasks Page] The History of Rene Descartes Part 1

Use the resources below to learn Rene Descartes’ cartesian coordinates: Use the resources below to learn Rene Descartes’ cartesian coordinates: l l (Try their “Interactive Cartesian Coordinates” diagram, and answer questions 1-10 at the bottom of the website for practice.) l After, answer this problem showing all work on virtual graph paper (Provided at ). Then take a screenshot, and send your graph and answer to the address provided. Let A=(0,0), B=(5,5), C=(8,4), and D=(7,1). A is joined to B, B to C, C to D and D to A with straight lines. What shape is ABCD? To explore Rene’s Descartes history [Click Here] [Click Here] [Click Here] [Click Here to go back to the tasks page] [Click Here to go back to the tasks page] Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Cartesian Coordinates Part 2

Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits The History of Pythagoras of Samos Part 3 Use the resources below to learn about the life and times of Pythagoras of Samos: After you have learned about Pythagoras of Samos write a four paragraph essay about what you found to be most interesting about the man or the time period in which he lived. Your essay should include an introductory paragraph two (2) paragraphs describing what you found interesting, and a conclusion. Your essay should include an introductory paragraph two (2) paragraphs describing what you found interesting, and a conclusion. To explore Pythagoras’ contributions to the field of mathematics [Click Here] [Click Here][Click Here] [Click Here to go Back to the Tasks Page] [Click Here to go Back to the Tasks Page]

Use the resources below to learn the Pythagorean Theorem: (Make sure to watch all of their interactive GIFs and check out the proofs for this theorem if you want a challenge. After, answer questions 1-10 at the bottom of the website for practice.) After, answer this problem using the Pythagorean Theorem. (Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorem to get the hyptonuse of the left triangle. Then use the newly found side along with the Pythagorean theorem again to get x.) To explore Pythagoras’ history [Click Here] [Click Here] [Click Here] [Click Here to go back to the tasks page] [Click Here to go back to the tasks page] Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits The Pythagorean Theorem Part 4

Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Evaluation Lacking 0 Developing 1 Accomplished 2 Exemplary 3 Score Cartesian Essay -Poor grasp of concepts -Lacks required paragraphs -Many grammar/spelling errors -Shows minor understanding of concept -3 or fewer paragraphs grammar/spelling errors -Grasps concepts but lacks masterful development -4 paragraphs -1-2 grammar/spelling errors -Complete and total understanding and mastery of concepts -4 well-developed paragraphs -0-1 grammar/spelling errors Cartesian Graph - Work not completed-Graph has some points in correct spaces -Graph has most points/lines placed correctly -All points and lines are correctly placed Pythagoras Essay -Poor grasp of concepts -Lacks required paragraphs -Many grammar/spelling errors -Shows minor understanding of concept -3 or fewer paragraphs grammar/spelling errors -Grasps concepts but lacks masterful development -4 paragraphs -1-2 grammar/spelling errors -Complete and total understanding and mastery of concepts -4 well-developed paragraphs -0-1 grammar/spelling errors Pythagoras Task -Work not completed-Problem has few correct steps completed -Problem has been solved with very few errors -Problem solved completely with all steps clearly demonstrated Group Task -Student is not prepared for the task at hand -Student is off-task -Student is rude/inappropriate behavior -Student contributes minorly to group activity -Student doesn’t show interest in activity -Student takes part in activity -Student deviates from activity from time to time -Student completely on task -Gives important input for the activity -Student remains focused for entirety of task

Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Congratulations! Look how far you have come. You have used your research skills to discover the facts and philosophies of two great historical mathematicians. You have used this research to write two short papers. You have also studied two fundamental mathematical methods, and utilized these methods to complete a series of problems. We will now share your findings in a group share and compare, as well as complete some more of the problems you encountered on the board.

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