Thursday, December 6, 2012

History of Math

Hey Team

History of Math

Here is a short clip giving you the basic foundation of the history of Math.  It describes how it was originated and used in a variety of cultures.  Watch the video and post afterwords.  Check underneath the clip for specific posting expectations. 

This clip may also give you some inspiration for your own videos you are working on for math.


1. Post comments explaining 3 pieces of information you learned from the video about the history of Math.

2. Explore on you tube and find and post a link to an interesting math clip.  Similar to the one you watched on the previous Math post. 


Thursday, November 29, 2012

Math Talks on TED ed

Good Morning Team

How Big is Infinity



We talked a lot yesterday about the limitations of Rizo paper and lessons.  Today lets begin our Math class with a video for TEDed.  This is a collection of talks and lectures about a variety of topics.  

Today we will focus on this page dedicated to mathematics. "8 Math topics that Blow Your Mind" and specifically we will watch How Big is Infinity.

http://blog.ted.com/2012/11/21/8-math-talks-to-blow-your-mind/

Watch the video:

1. Did you like the way the information was presented?
2. Do you find this type of Mathematical question interesting? why or why not?
3. What was your reaction when even in Mathematics there is no right or obtainable right answer?