Chameleons

Graphing

History

Negative Numbers

Words

Chameleon FAQ by Allison H. Banks

Frequently Asked Questions about pet chameleons

So, you think you want a reptile? and So, your folks won't let you have a reptile... by Melissa Kaplan

This isn't about chameleons, but it has lots of good advice if you want a reptile for a pet.

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Ordered Pairs, by Tim O'Brien

Java applets let you try graphing different points, and check your answer. This is part of the Algebra I: Graphing Equations site.

Function and Algebra Concepts, from Project Interactivate, The Shodor Education Foundation

Many Java applets, with directions and explanations: Simple Plot, Graphit, Simple Coordinates Game, General Coordinates Game, Simple Maze Game, and Maze Game.

How to Do the Plane, by Elizabeth Stapel

Coordinate graphing instructions from the Purplemath Algebra pages.

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René Descartes and Pictures of René Descartes, from the MacTutor Math History Archive

Images of Mathematicians on Postage Stamps, by Jeff Miller

Scroll down to find three stamps with pictures of René Descartes.

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Introduction to Negative Numbers, Understanding Negative Numbers, and Subtracting Positive and Negative Numbers, from Ask Dr. Math

Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Numbers, On-Line Mathematics Tutor, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

Animated footprints along a numberline illustrate counting, adding and subtracting, and negative numbers.

Positive and negative numbers, from Math League Multimedia

Basic operations with positive and negative numbers, including their use in the coordinate plane.

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Mathematics Glossary - Middle Years, by Maxine Stinka

Animated Math Glossary, from Harcourt Brace School Publishers

This glossary is organized by grade level: look at grade 5 to find some of the words Chameleon Graphing uses.

Basic Terms, by Mark Motyka, Math League Multimedia

Geometry definitions, including point and line.

Linear Equations Glossary, by Tim O'Brien

From Algebra 1: Graphing Linear Equations

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