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Mr. Walentuk's students will explore their favorite concept from seventh grade math.

Assignment:
In groups of two or three, you will present your mathematical concept to the rest of the class using a PowerPoint. Your last slide will be your "Works Cited" slide. You will include 1. Theory behind your concept - How did your concept evolve? Why was it needed? 2. History of your concept - What mathematicians discovered the concept? When was it created? 3. What are some real world examples where your favorite concept is used? - What industries use this concept? Is it still used today? 4. A model lesson of the concept (5 minute maximum) - Review the important aspects of the concept. 5. How it was presented to you as a seventh grader? Why do you like doing this? - Is there more to the concept than what was presented to you? - What made you interested in the concept? - Any definitions that are relevant to the concept. - A Review of the concept, (A "how to do" section) - Three problems to solve. -An answer key to those 3 problems.
 * You will also create a one-page review sheet of the concept (worth 15 points separate from project). The sheet should include:**
 * You will also create a one-page review sheet of the concept (worth 15 points separate from project). The sheet should include:**


 * Directions**: Students will develop a stimulating and complete PowerPoint surrounding the concept. The Project must include:
 * A PowerPoint designed by the group with at least ten slides. The Powerpoint must be colorful and original.
 * Research using several sources. Please remember you can use your textbook as a source.
 * Presentation in class where ALL members are involved in the delivery of the material.


 * Grading**: Students will be graded on the strength of their Presentation and the Powerpoint. There will be peer grading as well as participation grade in which the teacher will evaluate how well the members in the group worked together.



Resources:

 * Noodletools**: http://www.noodletools.com


 * Online encyclopedias** (available in our list of Single Log in databases, same password in school and out of school, available from library staff.

//Direct links:// **Grolier** Check out Popular Science encyclopedia in your result list as well as mail articles in Grolier Mulitmedia Encyclopedia or Encyclopedia Americana. Also, follow the web links and magazine articles that are "toggled" to your article's topic. There may be good illustrations you can use in your PowerPoint!

**World Book Online** Use "World Book Advanced" first. There may be good illustrations you can use in your PowerPoint! Also, follow the web links and magazine articles that are "toggled" to your article's topic.


 * Websites:**


 * PurpleMath**


 * Books and reference sources:**
 * 510 BEL || Bell, Eric Temple. //**Men of Mathematics**//. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1986, c1937. ||
 * 510.9 HOG || Hogben, Lancelot Thomas. //**The Wonderful world of mathematics**//. Garden City, N.Y: Doubleday & Company, 1955.
 * //Summary://** Traces the history of mathematics as it developed and progressed with man's civilization. ||
 * 510.92 BOU || Boutin, Chad. //**Pierre de Fermat**//. Greensboro, N.C: Morgan Reynolds, 2009.
 * //Summary://** When Pierre de Fermat, who loved the challenges of mathematics, became embroiled in a bitter dispute with famed philosopher Rene Descartes, his groundbreaking work was introduced to the world. ||
 * 510.92 GIM || Gimbel, Steven. //**Rene Descartes**//. Greensboro, N.C: Morgan Reynolds, 2009.
 * //Summary://** Describes the life and career of philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes as he struggled to reconcile his rationalist thinking with his Catholic faith. ||
 * 510.92 ORN || Ornes, Stephen. //**Sophie Germain**//. Greensboro, N.C: Morgan Reynolds, 2009.
 * //Summary://** Describes the challenges faced by Sophie Germain, born in a time when it was unacceptable for women to pursue intellectual study, during her pursuit to explain natural phenomena with mathematics. ||
 * 510.92 STA || Staeger, Rob. //**Ancient mathematicians**//. Greensboro, N.C: Morgan Reynolds, 2009.
 * //Summary://** Describes the work of ancient Greek mathematicians and their advances in the study of mathematics.
 * //Content Notes://**
 * Mathematicians in ancient Greece -- Pythagoras -- Euclid -- Archimedes -- Hypatia. ||
 * 510.92 VEN || Venkatraman, Padma. //**Women Mathematicians**//. Greensboro, N.C: Morgan Reynolds, 2009.
 * //Summary://** Describes the efforts of women in the field of mathematics during a time when they were prevented from pursuing their education and careers. ||
 * 526 NIC || Nicastro, Nicholas. //**Circumference: Eratosthenes and the Ancient Quest to Measure the Globe**//. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2008.
 * //Summary://** Examines the techniques used by Eratosthenes, an ancient Greek, who came up with a calculation to measure the circumference of the Earth during an era when measuring distance was uncommon. ||
 * 793.7 PET || Peterson, Ivars. //**Math Trek: Adventures in the MathZone**//. New York: John Wiley, c2000.
 * //Summary://** Explores various mathematical concepts--such as knots, fractals, secret codes, and chaos theory--and relates them to everyday life. ||
 * 793.7 TAH || Tahan, Malba. //**The man who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures**//. New York: Norton, 1993.
 * //Summary://** Adventures of Beremiz Samir who uses his extraordinary mathematical skills to settle disputes, give advice, overcome enemies, and win fame and fortune. ||
 * 808.81 PLO || Plotz, Helen. //**Imagination's Other Place: Poems of Science and Mathematics**//. New York: Crowell, [1955].
 * //Summary://** A collection of "poems about astronomy, geography, and physics; about chemistry, biology, and medicine. And there are poems about the scientists themselves-from Euclid to Einstein." ||
 * 921 ALHAYTHAM || Steffens, Bradley. //**Ibn al-Haytham: First Scientist**//. Greensboro, N.C: Morgan Reynolds, 2007.
 * //Summary://** Relates the life and work of Ibn al-Haytham, a pioneer in scientific and mathematical fields such as physics, optics, and analytical geometry, who lived from approximately 950 to 1040. ||
 * FIC ENZ || Enzensberger, Hans Magnus. //**The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure**//. New York: Henry Holt, 2000, 1998.
 * //Summary://** Annoyed with his math teacher who assignAs word problems and won't let him use a calculator, twelve-year-old Robert finds help from the number devil in his dreams. ||
 * REF 509 CLA || Clark, John O. E. //**Late Medieval and Renaissance Science: 1000-1624**//. Danbury, CT: Grolier, 2006.
 * //Summary://** A chronological history of key events in the fields of science and technology focusing on the time period from 1000-1624 A.D., including wind power, advancements in math, castles, clocks and watches, guns and gunpower, printing, and more. ||
 * REF 509 HIS || //**History of Modern Science and Mathematics**//. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons Thomson/Gale, c2002.
 * //Summary://** Presents topical essays on science as a whole; essays on the history of biology, mathematics, and physics; and historical profiles of algebra, anthropology, and anatomy and physiology. ||
 * //Summary://** Presents topical essays on science as a whole; essays on the history of biology, mathematics, and physics; and historical profiles of algebra, anthropology, and anatomy and physiology. ||

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