Exploring the Platonic solids, their Duals, and Deriving Formulas for the Volume of Common Geometric Solids We are working on our Grade Eight Geometry Block, the highlight of which is the platonic solids. We’ve done some review work with constructions, angle proofs, and quadrilaterals, as well as the pentagon and golden ratio. As we move…
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A Logarithmic Spiral of Squares
The post discusses using a geometric construction to review angles, proportionality, and percent changes through the lens of logarithmic spirals. It highlights the concepts of arithmetic and geometric growth, the role of logarithms, and the beauty of mathematical exploration. The construction demonstrates critical thinking, retention, and encourages creativity in mathematics.
Teaching Science through Art
An Interdisciplinary Lesson; Making Connection and Aiding Retention Jump to Video In regards to atomic theory for our chemistry block, there were several aspects that I wanted to convey. That protons and neutrons are much larger than an electron which is consider a point particle with essentially no mass. I also wanted to convey the…