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Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Triangles |
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Definition of a Triangle and Applications of Triangles | |
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Transformations |
Applications of Transformations and Definition of Transformations | ||
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Surface Area and Volume |
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Applications of Surface Area and Volume, Surface Area and Volume | |
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Quadrilaterals |
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Applications of Quadrilaterals and Definition of a Quadrilateral | |
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Polygons |
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Applications of Polygons and Definition of a Polygon | |
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Points and Lines |
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Applications of Points and Lines, Definition of a Line and Definition of a Point | |
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Coordinate Geometry |
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Applications of Coordinate Geometry and Coordinate Systems | |
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Circles |
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Applications of Circles and Definition of a Circle | |
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Angles and Planes |
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Applications of Angles and Planes, Definition of an Angle and Applications of Points and Lines | |
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: 3D Geometry |
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3-Dimensional Figures, Pyramids, Cylinders, Applications of 3D Geometry, Triangular Prisms and Rectangular Prisms | |
Algebra Nspirations Teacher's Guide: Variables and Equations |
Algebra Nspirations Teacher's Guide: Variables and EquationsThis is the Teacher's Guide that accompanies Algebra Nspirations: Variables and Equations. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: 3D GeometryIn this program we explore the properties of three-dimensional figures. We do this in the context of two real-world applications. In the first, we look at the three-dimensional structure of Mayan pyramids. These stair-step structures provide a unique opportunity to also explore sequences and series. |
3-Dimensional Figures and Applications of 3D Geometry | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, 1 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Segment 1: Introduction.We visit ancient Greece to learn about the Platonic Solids. This provides an introduction to the more general topic of three-dimensional figures. |
3-Dimensional Figures and Applications of 3D Geometry | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, 2 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Segment 2: PyramidsRectangular Prisms. Mayan pyramids are essentially stacks of rectangular prisms. The volume of each successive level is a percentage decrease of its lower neighbor. This introduces the notion of a geometric sequence and series, including an infinite series. |
3-Dimensional Figures, Pyramids and Applications of 3D Geometry | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, 3 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Segment 3: CylindersThe Shanghai Tower in China is a stack of cylindrical shapes, where each successive layer is a percentage decrease of its lower neighbor. As with the previous section, this introduces the notion of a geometric sequence and series. |
3-Dimensional Figures, Cylinders and Applications of 3D Geometry | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Angles and Planes |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Angles and PlanesIn this program we explore the properties of angles and planes. We do this in the context of two real-world applications. In the first, we explore Japan's Himeji Castle and in the process learn about different types of angles and how they're used in a defensive fortification. |
Applications of Angles and Planes | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Angles and Planes, 1 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Angles and Planes, Segment 1: IntroductionThe observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico provides astronomers insights into the structure of our solar system. Geometrically, the solar system relies on the plane known as the ecliptic. |
Applications of Angles and Planes | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Angles and Planes, 2 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Angles and Planes, Segment 2: AnglesHimeji castle in Japan is a marvel of architecture and a startling example of geometry and military science. |
Applications of Angles and Planes | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Angles and Planes, 3 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Angles and Planes, Segment 3: PlanesIn the Canadian Rockies, the Burgess Shale fossils provide a window to prehistoric Earth. Fossil layers are folded into sedimentary rocks. And sedimentary rocks are examples of parallel planes. This segment uses the properties of planes to analyze fossils. |
Applications of Angles and Planes | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and VolumeIn this program we look at applications of area and volume. We do this in the context of three real-world applications. In the first, we look at the sinking of the Titanic in the context of volume and density. |
Applications of Surface Area and Volume, Surface Area and Volume | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume, 1 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume, Segment 1: Volume and Density.The sinking of the Titanic provides an opportunity to explore volume, density, and buoyancy. Students construct a mathematical model of the Titanic to determine why it sank and what could have been done to prevent it from sinking. |
Applications of Surface Area and Volume, Surface Area and Volume | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume, 2 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume, Segment 2: Surface Area.The glass-paneled pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris is a tessellation of rhombus-shaped glass panels. Students create a model of the pyramid to calculate the number of panels used to cover the surface area of the pyramid. |
Applications of Surface Area and Volume, Surface Area and Volume | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume, 3 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume, Segment 3: Ratio of Surface Area to Volume.The Citibank Tower in New York City presents some unique design challenges. In addition it has to cope with a problem that all tall structure have to deal with: heat loss. |
Applications of Surface Area and Volume, Surface Area and Volume | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Circles |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: CirclesIn this program we explore the properties of circles. We do this in the context of two real-world applications. In the first, we look at the design of the Roman Coliseum and explore how circular shapes could have been used to design this elliptical structure. |
Applications of Circles and Definition of a Circle | |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Circles, 1 |
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Circles, Segment 1: The Basics of Circles.We visit Chaco Canyon in New Mexico to explore the circular kivas and in the process discover how circular buildings have been used to study the heavens. |
Applications of Circles and Definition of a Circle |