Location:
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KFC Courts |
Date:
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Monday, Aug.01 |
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8:00PM - 8:45PM
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Author:
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Judy Vondruska, South Dakota State University
605-688-5859, Judy.Vondruska@sdstate.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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Larry Browning, Christine Larson
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Abstract:
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Cosmic Math is a curriculum project designed to use astronomy as a means of motivating students in learning geometry, algebra, trigonometry, Earth and physical science concepts in middle school and high school. The project begins with a week-long summer workshop on the campus of SDSU and continues with follow-up sessions during the fall and spring semesters. During the week's summer workshop, teams of teachers are involved in inquiry-based activities focused on building models (space and shape concepts), collecting and analyzing data (manipulation of quantities), and sharing ideas for implementation of activities into the classroom. The workshop is offered to physical science and mathematics teachers at both the middle and high school level with the intent of building local partnerships in teaching math skills. Teachers are encouraged to develop projects that cross between their classrooms so that students see the connections between science and math in each class.
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Footnotes:
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