You will complete at least two projects by the end of the
semester. I will hand out a list of potential projects, but you're
welcome to suggest your own projects. The sooner you make your
choice, the more variety there still is, and the sooner you'll be
done!
Dynamic Geometry Software:
Explore a simple example of a triangle using dynamic mathematics
software to explore geometry and algebra. (Double-click on the applet
to download the application to your computer.)
GeoGebra is an excellent, free geometry exploration software based on
Java.
Download a version of GeoGebra to your own computer.
Excursions
On October 20, 2008, the entire Modern Geometries course went to hear
artist and mathematician George
Hart speak at Amherst
College on October 20, 2008. Pull up a chair and check out
George Hart's web site.
