The ancients developed sophisticated mechanisms to keep track of important events, like equinox rites or the next Olympics. As told below, Greeks had the Antikythera mechanism, a complex arrangement of gears that tracked the sun and moon. In this hemisphere, the Maya used math and astronomy to keep track of two separate calendars. Your students can, too.
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Lesson: How Mayans Saved the Date
 In this lesson combining math, engineering, and history, students in grades 6-12 learn about the calendar system used by the third-century Maya of Central America. Students construct a simple model of a calendar round, learning about prime numbers and the mechanics of these ancient inventions.
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Feature: The Oldest Computer?
 In 1901, deep-sea divers discovered a Roman shipwreck (dated to around 70 B.C.) near Antikythera, a small island off the southern coast of Greece. Among the treasures was a small rusted machine that once contained a sophisticated array of cogs and wheels. Now researchers believe they know the purpose of this mysterious device.
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K-12 News: AP Surge Questioned
 The number of students taking Advanced Placement tests rose 50 percent in the last five years. For students seeking admission to selective colleges, it's the norm. But in the Harrisburg, Pa. area, some parents objected when a school district sought to introduce an AP course in 9th grade.
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