Questions
1. Who is Blaise Pascal?
2. What are Blaise Pascal's contributions to mathematics?
3. How is his triangle related to the study of probability?
4. What other applications are there for his triangle?
Internet Resources
Blaise Pasal's contributions are...
Pascal's Triangle is related to the study of probability...
His triangle is also used for...
Activities
1. Explain and demonstrate Pascal's Triangle.
2. Find and present a problem to the class which uses some of Pascal's mathematical discoveries.
3. Create a Pascal's triangle on a poster.
4. Explain how to extend the triangle to the class.
5. Explain the patterns in the triangle to the class.
Some More Internet Resources
Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math FAQ: Pascal's Triangle
Pascal's Triangle Research Project