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Web Lesson 2
In Search of Descartes


Rene Descartes, for whom the Cartesian coordinate system was named, was obviously an influential mathematician. This assignment will require you and your partners to discover more about this remarkable man. You will be assigned an aspect of Descartes' life to investigate and use web

materials as references. You will then produce a visual display reflecting your research and present it to the class, along with an oral summary of your findings.

When you are ready to begin this assignment, follow the link to the lesson guide sheet, which will offer you details on conducting your research, requirements for your visual, and criteria for your evaluation.

Lesson TOC | Teacher Notes | Lesson Guide Sheet

	Rene Descartes, for whom the Cartesian coordinate system was named, was obviously an influential mathematician. This assignment will require you and your partners to discover more about this remarkable man. You will be assigned an aspect of Descartes' life to investigate and use web
materials as references. You will then produce a visual display reflecting your research and present it to the class, along with an oral summary of your findings.