


15 July 2002 Vol. 7, No. 28
THE MATH FORUM INTERNET NEWS
Mazed Things | Toshiba America Foundation Grants
Fractal Roots and Artful Math - Peterson
MAZED THINGS
Discovery School's PuzzleMaker
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/mazedthings/
Hand-drawn by Isaac M. Thayer, "Mazed Things" are unique
mazes based on themes such as holidays, animals, and other
classroom topics. The mazes can be printed and up to
50 copies can be distributed in your classroom.
Puzzles include:
Math Square
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/MathSquareForm.html
Number Block
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/NumberBlocksForm.html
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TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION GRANTS
http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html
Start thinking and planning now to apply for a grant for
your classroom. The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is
to contribute to the quality of science and mathematics
education in U.S. communities by investing in projects
designed by classroom teachers.
Read about:
- Recent Grants
- Featured Grants
- Grants Archive
- How to Apply
- For Teachers
Deadlines:
Kindergarten - 6th Grade Program
Applications are due October 1st.
7th - 12th Grade Program
Applications accepted year round for grants under $5,000.
Applications are due August 1st and February 1st for grants
over $5,000.
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MATHTREK: FRACTAL ROOTS AND ARTFUL MATH - Ivars Peterson
http://www.maa.org/mathland/mathtrek_06_10_02.html
Ivars Peterson's MathTrek articles make mathematics
accessible to a wide audience. With his recent "Fractal Roots
and Artful Math," Peterson demonstrates in words and
illustrations the vastness and diversity of mathematical art.
Included are links to the works of many artists and
mathematicians represented at a recent MathArt/ArtMath show
at the Selby Gallery in Sarasota, Florida.
Browse the MathTrek archive:
http://www.maa.org/news/mathtrek.html
http://www.maa.org/mathland/mathland_archives.html
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