From Shadows to Surveying; Thales of Miletus.

Johnson, Art

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ERIC Number: EJ668816

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Publication Date: 2000

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From Shadows to Surveying; Thales of Miletus.

Johnson, Art

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v6 n3 p170-75 Nov 2000

Describes how Thales, one of the Seven Sages of ancient times, used shadows and similar triangles to measure the heights of the pyramids. Includes activities on surveying. (YDS)

Descriptors: Data Collection, Geometry, Lesson Plans, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools, Numeracy

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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