Are you golden
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Participants will measure the length of different body parts and compare the ratios
of lengths to discover if the Golden Ratio is present in their own bodies.
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Code Breaking Basics
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Students are introduced to a basic cipher then use that cipher to decode clues that
lead to a treasure. |
Radioactive M&Ms
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Using M&Ms students model radioactive decay and growth and gain a general understanding
of half-life and doubling. |
Game Theory
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Students will gain a general idea the field of mathematics called Game theory. They
will begin by playing two famous games, The Prisoners’ Dilemma and Nuclear War. They
will address equilibrium points and learn about outcomes. |
Fractals!
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What is a fractal? How is it created? Students answer these questions by exploring
the Serpinski triangle and its construction. We construct the Serpinski triangle both
classically and by using L-Systems, leading to a natural investigation of fractal
dimension. |
Wii Bowling
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Explore order of operations and the measures of central tendency (mean, median and
mode) by bowling 10 frames. |
Bubble Mania
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We investigate the conservation of energy by using shape skeletons and looking at
the bubble film that is created in them. |
Solar System Running
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How far away is Pluto? We will explore distance, rate and time, as well as thinking
about very large numbers, by “running” to Pluto. |
Math Magic
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Students will create their own math magic trick after learning how they work and what
makes a magic trick successful. |
Mastodon Game
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Grow your own Mastodon Herd by using set outcomes of a regular die. We will explore
how probability affects outcomes in a random number game. |
The Basics of Fractals
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We explore self-similarity using different mediums. Students make their own fractals
and see how fractals are present in our world.
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Lemonade Game
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How do you make the most money in your summer lemonade stand? Look at optimization
by operating a lemonade stand. |
Pythagorean Theorem with Jelly Beans
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Students are asked to explore and examine a variety of geometric shapes and discover
their characteristics and properties using jelly beans. They also create inductive
arguments about the Pythagorean Theorem. |
Mental Math
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We look at tricks to multiply numbers very quickly in your head, then the students
race each other to see who is the fastest mental multiplier. |
Card Tricks
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Using probability and binary numbers, we lead students through a number of card tricks
that can be completed using math. |
Fractions and Cooking
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We will make ice cream while exploring what fractions really mean. This will include
fraction division and multiplication and reasonable answers for why we do arithmetic
the way that we do. |
Graph Theory
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Explore the basics of Graph Theory including several games that involve tracing figures
without redrawing the lines. Why do some shapes work and others do not? Our activity
will involve a discussion on nodes and some of Euler’s work. |
Modular Arithmetic
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Learn how to count modularly and beat everyone else at a game of speed where the winner
must count forwards and backward the fastest. |
Survey of the Solar System
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Gain an understanding of the size of the Solar System by scaling it down. We explore
scaling by using a ratio to scale down the solar system to fit in a soccer field.
Students will gain an understanding of very large numbers and how to scale. |
Math Games
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We play several math games to increase enthusiasm for basic arithmetic and to develop
skills. |
