Every geometry student knows a²+b²=c², but where did this famous theorem come from? And what, if anything, does it have to do with Pythagoras? A few good places to start: – Martínez, Alberto A. The Cult of Pythagoras: Math and Myths. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2012. – Berlinghoff, William P., and Fernando Q. Gouvêa.…
Read MoreA brilliant experimentalist, Just illuminated the complex biology of fertilization and development. As a black man, he faced difficulty obtaining a research appointment at an American university, but he found greater acceptance in Europe until the outbreak of World War II. A good place to start: – Manning, Kenneth R. Black Apollo of Science: The…
Read MoreA variety of STEM lesson plans that incorporate the history and philosophy of science and math have been published online. See the resources below to start exploring successful models of using HPS in STEM education. Online collections of lesson plans and classroom activities: Published Lesson Plan Collections Journals that Frequently Publish About Lessons Integrating HPS…
Read MoreUsing the Best KeywordsTo research your topic, you will need keywords in order to search online databases and search engines. Keywords are the most important terms found in your research topic or question–– synonyms and broader, narrower, and related words. Although you use keywords all the time to search the internet, being systematic about the…
Read MoreIdeas for integrating history It is appropriate to explicitly include concepts related to the history and nature of science and math in the Evaluation––history should not be just an “add-on” but rather integral to the lesson. Students can demonstrate their achievement of the lesson’s objectives through oral and written communication. Some examples: In addition, teachers can assess and evaluate…
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