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Calculus and Daylight Use calculus to predict sunrise and sunset times around the world.

Calculus and Chemistry Use calculus to predict the melting and boiling points of chemicals.

Calculus and Engine Pistons Consider how calculus is used in the design of engines.

Calculus and Advertising Find out how calculus can be used to determine the potential profitability of an advertising campaign.

A. P. Physics Find Internet resources and study guides for A. P. Physics course.

Golden Ratio See the connections between mathematics, nature, and other disciplines.

What is a logarithm? Investigate Napier's Bones, the slide rule, and logaric tables.

Blaise Pascal's contributions to mathematics Research his discoveries about the triangle and its applications.

E to the i Pi Equals Negative One: So What? Figure out how the calculator buttons figure out your problems.

Careers and Mathematics Applications Answer the question "when will I ever need to use this math?"

The Geometry of Buildings Explore both the structural and decorative functions of shapes in architecture.

Cheques and Balances Investigate the issues of who gets taxed, how, and what services are supported or cut.

Proving the Pythagorean Theorem Explore some of the over 300 ways it's been done before.

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