How to Find Math in a History Classroom
Teaching history in the classroom informs students of the world's and their country's past. Finding parallels to mathematics in a history classroom helps students connect what they learn about past events with what they learn in their math lessons. World history is full of mathematical ideas, philosophies and philosophers. Studying them generates multi-educational lessons.
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Find specific events in mathematics that relate to world history. Ancient civilizations in particular were notable for their complex and original mathematical ideas. Early Mesopotamians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Indians, Greeks, Arabs and South Americans all had famous ideas and theories. Study these mathematical hallmarks and the cultures in which they were first formed while covering the history of the ancient world.
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Look at specific mathematical philosophers as they emerged throughout history. The Ancient Greek period, the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment were some of the most important times for mathematical thought. These eras all had multiple mathematicians whose work is still studied today. Cover their theories and ideas while discussing other landmarks of those historical periods.
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Chart the growth and changes of cities and other population groups. When you progress to the modern day, study the demographic differences of cities or regions. Look at the explanations for these changes. Technology, immigration, disease and conflict have all affected population fluctuations throughout history. Measuring and charting changes brings mathematics into history lessons.
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