4.2 Stokes’ Theorem

Lesson Objectives


Use the gained calculus knowledge to understand Stokes’ Theorem, which extends Green’s Theorem to three dimensions and is one of the great theorems of calculus.

Lesson Content


  1. Stokes’ Thoerem (Part 1 & 2) (MathisPower)
  2. Stokes’ Theorem (MIT)

Lesson Readings


  1. Paul’s Online Notes
  2. The Idea Behind Stokes’ Theorem (MathInsight)

Lesson Practice Exercises/Activities


  1. Worked Examples (MathInsight)
  2. Explanation, Examples, and Problems with Solutions (Whitman)
  3. Problems with Solutions (Harvard) 
  4. More Problems with Solutions (Harvard)