History can often overlook the importance of scientists and mathematicians in changing the direction of civilization. Scientific History would like to run a feature on all the people who have contributed to the fields of science and mathematics for the last 1000 years. To begin this project, the editors want the staff to begin researching the contributions made by the Muslims during the Golden Age of Islam (900-1100). They feel the best approach would be to break into teams that investigate the various fields, and then submit an iMovie about the people and contributions of the Islamic World during this time.
Your team is responsible for researching the various scientific accomplishments made during the Golden Age of the Islam. You will select TWO questions for EACH of the fields of study: Geometry, Algebra, Medicine and Astronomy. You will research that field of study using individualized questionnaires that will guide your data collection process. After you and your team has collected sufficient amount of data, you will create an informational iMovie in efforts to make others aware of the scientific and mathematical contributions made by Muslims in the Golden Age.
Question Document
Islamic Golden Age Website
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Geometry and Art
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Permanent sternpost-mounted rudder The Arab ships used a sternpost-mounted rudder which differed technically from both its European and Chinese counterparts. On their ships "the rudder is controlled by two lines, each attached to a crosspiece mounted on the rudder head perpendicular to the plane of the rudder blade. The earliest evidence comes from the Ahsan al-Taqasim fi Marifat alAqalim ('T
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Treatise consists of an introduction (muqaddimah), five chapters on the five systems (bones, nerves, muscles, veins and arteries) and a conclusion (khatimah) on the compound organs and embryology. The first version of Mansur’s anatomy was composed in 1396 with illustrations about the human body with respect to circulatory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, and reprod
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An Astrolabe is a vertical angle measuring device. Brought from Spain to Krakow in the 15th century. Used by Nicolaus Copernicus (Polish astronomer 1473-1543).As you can see from the photo above, the astrolabe is mounted in a case with degrees marked around the perimeter and arms mounted in the center. To use the astrolabe, you move the moveable arms to a particular location.
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Lived in central Antolia (Turkey) and published one of the earliest surgical textbooks in 1465. Three original copies of this textbook are in existence today. An artist and calligrapher, Sabuncuoglu left detailed illustrations of his surgical techniques. He is often referred to as the father of pediatric surgery because of his original contributions to the surgical treatments of hydrocephalus, webbed fingers, inguinal hernias, and more. His surgical description of the treatment of hydrocephalus includes this illustration.
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