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Program Flyer: Mathematica: Beyond Numbers!
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New York Hall of Science  2008-09 Honorable Mention |
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| Contact Information |
Chris Lawrence clawrence@nyscience.org 47-01 111th street Queens, NY 11368 United States Phone: (718) 699-0005 ext. 319 Fax: (718) 699-1341 |
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| Program Type |
Program Series This program consists of two Virtual Visit connections. The first presents the interactive program and the second allows the students to share back their post-visit work and research. |
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| Program Rating |
 based on 4 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons, After School Programs, Hospitals and other informal learning centers, Content Providers: Content Providers | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | None | |
| Primary Disciplines | Best Practice, Career Education, Character Education, Family & Consumer Science, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Special Needs, Technology/Information Science | |
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| Program Description | Math is not just defined by numbers. It also involves patterns and relationships. Math is also considered the “Mother of all sciences” and is heavily used in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Students will learn hands-on the importance of Math with an assortment of activities dealing with Topology, Probability, and Chirality just to name a few. Students will also get the opportunity to design their own game show involving Math as a post-project. | |
| Program Format |
Virtual Visit #1 1. Introductions and pre-visit activity discussion. 2. Students learn the two main components to a strip of paper. They are challenged to create a moebius band and figure out how it is used in society. 3. Students explore the world of Chirality and its importance in the sciences especially Chemistry and Physics. 4. Students investigate the world of probability. They draw up predictions using different concepts probability and explore the importance of normal curves. 5. Students explore a math scenario which actually occurred in Germany. They have worksheets as well an on camera document trying to figure out how to solve the Koenigsberg bridge. 6.Students will finally explore the mathematical concept of sphere-packing and its relevance to society with a hands-on activity. 7. Conclusions and farewells. Virtual Visit #2 1. Greetings and recap of Virtual Visit #1. 2. Students will share outcomes of post-visit activities. |
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| Objectives |
Learning objectives Students will be able to: - Learn the relevance of Math in society as well as different professions. - Explore math concepts dealing with Probability, Topology, Chirality, and Sphere-Packing. - Learn how math is applied to other class subjects especially science. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
Pre-K-12 NM-PROB.PK-12.1: Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving; NM-PROB.PK-12.2: Solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts; NM-PROB.PK-12.3: Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems; NM-PROB.PK-12.4: Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving. NM-PROB.CONN.PK-12.1: Recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas; NM-PROB.CONN.PK-12.2: Understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole; NM-PROB.CONN.PK-12.3: Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics. NM-PROB.COMM.PK-12.1: Organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication; NM-PROB.COMM.PK-12.2: Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others; NM-PROB.COMM.PK-12.3: Analyze and evaluate the mathematical thinking and strategies of others; NM-PROB.COMM.PK-12.4: Use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely. Grades 6-12 Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer. Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data. Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data. Understand and apply basic concepts of probability. |
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| Program Length | 45 Minutes and 25 Minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Interactive Cost: $200.00 By Request Cost: $200.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $170.00 What's this? |
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| Program Fee Notes | This fee includes cost of Kit shipment and both Virtual Visits. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
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IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Optimal IP connection speed 364. Test connection required prior to scheduled Virtual Visit. |
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