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PolygonFlux
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
iPad |
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PolygonFlux lets you experience the flow of energy inside a polygon. In simplest terms, it traces the path of a point bouncing around inside a polygon of your choice, generating a pretty pattern.
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PolygonTrix
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
iPad |
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Every school child has played with a pool ball on a rectangular table or a carom puck on a square board. What would change if the table were a triangle or a pentagon? PolygonTrix is a game that s...
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I Took a Trip on a Train
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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Visualization activity--given a map and different photos, identify location of photographer.
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The Art Gallery Problem
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
TI-Nspire |
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The question of where patrons should stand to enjoy the best view of a painting is one that art gallery curators must consider on a regular basis. For this activity, we will consider a painting that i...
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The Beach Race
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
TI-Nspire |
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In a beach race, contestants must swim to a point along the beach and then run to reach the finish line. Where should I aim to land on the beach so as to minimize my total time for the race? Stu...
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Java GSP
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Computer |
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This tutorial helps you learn how to create interactive (Java) files (applets) using the software Geometer's Sketchpad.
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Spirograph Machine, or Tea cup...
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Computer |
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This lab studies the effects (both mathematical and artistic) of circular motion as points rotate around circles. Interesting things occur when a point moves around a circle as the circle rotates arou...
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The Geometer's Sketchpad Intro...
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Computer |
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This lesson outlines the basic functions of Geometer's Sketchpad and how to use them.
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Three Dimensional Sketching
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Computer |
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This lesson provides directions for teaching students how to make three dimensional sketches with Geometer's Sketchpad.
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Analyzing Numeric and Geometri...
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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A unit overview of four individual lessons that include student resources for the Paper Pool project, preparation notes, answers, and a holistic-by-category scoring rubric with guidelines for how it c...
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Annie's Sketchpad activities
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Sketchpad |
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Here are some activities to help you learn more about using the different aspects of Geometer's Sketchpad. The examples include using action buttons and constructing script tools.
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DPGraph Viewer
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
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DPGraph Viewer allows you to view and manipulate 2D through 8D graphs created by the full version of DPGraph. DPGraph Viewer comes with hundreds of examples contributed by users from around the world.
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Geomview
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
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Geomview is an interactive program written by the staff of the Geometry Center for viewing and manipulating geometric objects. It can be used as a standalone viewer for static objects or as a display ...
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K3DSurf for 3D Mathematic draw...
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
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K3DSurf is a program to visualize and manipulate mathematical models in three, four, five and six dimensions.
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3-D Object Viewer
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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Applet contains orthographic projections (static) and perspective drawings (dynamic) of 8 different objects; useful for building visualization skills. Toggle between "drawing" view and "3-d model" vi...
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Building Houses
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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Provides a "building pad" for constructing block houses. Building pad is dynamic; top, front, and side views of constructed objects are shown.
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Building Houses with Side View...
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
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This provides a visualization challenge. Front, right, and top views, and the number of blocks used, are shown; user constructs a block figure (dynamic, perspective drawing) to match (10 different fi...
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Colouring Sides 2
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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Eight 3-d objects are shown in perspective and orthographic views. Some faces in the orthographic views are colored; user colors appropriate faces in the perspective view. Twenty variations shown, w...
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Dynamic Geometry Exploration: ...
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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This sketch has an airplane with an engine velocity that can be changed by clicking on a button and then moving a point. It also has a button for wind velocity. After you adjust the engine and wind ...
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GRACE - Graphical Ruler and Co...
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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Click on "start GRACE" towards the bottom of the page and experiment with the applet that appears. Links to a tutorial and userís manual are also towards the bottom of the page.
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Lathe
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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Student draws top half of outline; a solid of rotation (horizontal axis) is produced (shown in perspective, dynamic).
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Magen Relativistic Calculator ...
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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The calculator uses an interactive geometric contstruction to solve the addition of velocities, time dilation, and other special relativity problems. This has the educational benefit of visually di...
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Pool Table
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
Java Applet |
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This applet allows users to explore the game of Paper Pool in which a ball leaves a corner at 45 degrees and continues on until landing in a pocket.
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3d ploter
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Modeling and applications (Geometry) |
JavaScript |
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The program uses the HTML5 canvas (HTML5 canvas javascript API) and web workers. Mathematical calculations are performed using the web workers, and the results are drawn on the canvas surface. Applica...
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