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Investigation of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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Peace, Nigel; And Others – Mathematics in School, 1997
Describes an activity in which geometry and trigonometry are studied using pyramids. Identical model pyramids are constructed from card stock, along with pyramids of different proportions and cuboids to use as controls. Also includes an investigation of some apparently non-scientific claims. (DDR)
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