It’s Monday, and time for Math. I would like to ask you to check out our Homeschool Resource Archimedes. Have you used this Homeschool Resource and if so what did you think of it and why?
Age Range: 11-18 (Grades 6-12, with parental supervision) This site is a treasure trove of information on one of the greatest mathematicians of all time – Archimedes. The site was created by Chris Rorres, a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Drexel University in Pennsylvania. It contains free information about the life and times of Archimedes, as well as examples of his work and inventions such as the compound pulley system, the planetarium, the water screw, etc.
When you get to the site you’ll see a menu and some fascinating “Quick Facts” about Archimedes. Click on any menu item to explore:
- Archimedes’ Claw
- Burning Mirrors
- The Golden Crown
- Archimedes Screw
- Archimedean Solids
- Spheres and Planetaria
- The Lever
- ~ and much more!
Each item includes an explanation along with illustrations and animations. The documentation and resources for further exploration are terrific. Professor Rorres also indicates which inventions were arguably credited to Archimedes.
This site is a great blend of math and history and may springboard interest in learning much more.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
