Teaching Resources

The Geometry Junkyard: Tilings The Geometry Junkyard: Tilings- A collection of links. Squared Squares and Squared Rectangles Squared Squares and Squared Rectangles- Tilings of Squared Squares and Squared Rectangles, constructed using javascript. Artlandia SymmetryWorks Artlandia SymmetryWorks- Adobe Illustrator plug-in that automates creation of surface designs and ornaments based on seventeen wallpaper groups. On-line purchase. Symmetry and Pattern: The Art of Oriental Carpets Symmetry and Pattern: The Art of Oriental Carpets- Resources compiled by the Math Forum. Minkowskian Geometry Minkowskian Geometry- Includes a set of supplementary notes that provide an introduction to Minkowskian geometry and a toolkit for constructing figures. NonEuclid - Hyperbolic Geometry Article & Applet NonEuclid - Hyperbolic Geometry Article & Applet- Software simulation offering straightedge and compass constructions in hyperbolic geometry. References for Non-Euclidean Geometry References for Non-Euclidean Geometry- A bibliographic reference list of books and articles on non-Euclidean geometries, part of the MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Spherical Trigonometry, Arc Distance Formula Spherical Trigonometry, Arc Distance Formula- Finding the shortest distance between two points on the earth given latitude and longitude. Download ARC_CALC_3, Microsoft Excel vers… Seminar on the History of Hyperbolic Geometry Seminar on the History of Hyperbolic Geometry- Seminar notes by Greg Schreiber. Non-Euclidean Geometry Non-Euclidean Geometry- A historical account with links to biographies of some of the people involved. The Ontology and Cosmology of Non-Euclidean Geometry The Ontology and Cosmology of Non-Euclidean Geometry- A philosophical essay. International Academy for Intercultural Research International Academy for Intercultural Research- Resources for ethnic studies and membership information for this organization. The Metropolis Project The Metropolis Project- An international forum for research and policies on migrations, diversity and changing cities. Provides an overview of research and activities, directory o… International Centre for Ethnic Studies International Centre for Ethnic Studies- A non-governmental, non-profit international research organization located in Sri Lanka. Features information on the organization, news an… Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations- Program for research and teaching related to racism, migration and ethnic relations hosted by the University of Warwick. Offers an overvie… International Bryozoology Association International Bryozoology Association- This organisation aims to encourage research and promote an exchange of knowledge on Bryozoa. Provides information on the society, membershi… The Bryozoa The Bryozoa- Brief description of the phylum with illustrations of several species. The Phylum Ectoprocta (Bryozoa) The Phylum Ectoprocta (Bryozoa)- Includes characteristics, biology and ecology. Bryozoans of the West Coast of North America Bryozoans of the West Coast of North America- Large gallery of photographs. Ectoprocta (Bryozoans) Ectoprocta (Bryozoans)- Provides biological information on these sessile, colonial suspension feeders with photographs of a Cyphonautes larva and a lacy colony of a species of Tri… Bryozoa Bryozoa- Information from Wikipedia on these colonial organisms that make hard skeletons of calcium carbonate, superficially resembling coral. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species: Bryozoans Nonindigenous Aquatic Species: Bryozoans- Species list from the USGS on the nonindigenous bryozoans found in US waters, with factsheets and collection details for each. Pond Fairies Pond Fairies- Photographic study of the freshwater bryozoan, Plumatella repens. Entoprocta Entoprocta- Information on the classification of these bryozoans with an illustration of part of a colony of Pedicellina. Bryozoa Bryozoa- Information on the classification of these organisms with illustrations of Flustra, Lophophus crystallinus and Cristatella mucedo. Flowers of the Sea: Bryozoans Flowers of the Sea: Bryozoans- Photographic study by Jean-Marie Cavanihac of these marine organisms. Marine Bryozoans in Colour. Marine Bryozoans in Colour.- Photographic study by Jean-Marie Cavanihac of this fascinating marine group. Moss Animals Invade Lake Cochituate Moss Animals Invade Lake Cochituate- An article by A. Richard Miller about the fresh-water bryozoan Pectinatella magnifica. Introduction to the Bryozoa Introduction to the Bryozoa- Introduction to the Bryozoa, otherwise known as the "moss animals." Pediatrics at Groningen University Hospital: Liver, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases Pediatrics at Groningen University Hospital: Liver, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases- Includes research information about oncology, enzyme diagnostics, lungs, liver and intestine.