Geometry Applications[series info]

Points and Lines

Segment 1: Geometry Basics. Our understanding of geometry owes much to the ancient Greeks. We visit the ancient Acropolis and explore some of its geometric secrets. Segment 2: Points in Space. Geometric objects are abstractions that have a connection to real-world objects. In the case of a geometric point, we visit the CERN particle accelerator in Switzerland to see how subatomic particles compare to geometric points. A mathematical analysis reveals the nature of geometric points and point-like materials objects. Key concepts: points and collinear points. Segment 3: Lines in Space. Many cities are laid out in a rectangular grid and are examples of intersecting lines. We visit the city of Houston to investigate the geometric nature of the city grid in its downtown area. We explore properties of intersecting and parallel lines and why this is the most efficient way to organize a city or community. Key concepts: lines, parallel lines, perpendicular lines and properties of parallel lines.

MATHEMATICS
Fifth Grade-Tenth Grade
Taping Rights Available until: Aug 31, 2012

1:00 am Thursday, October 27 on WPT