Project Description
How can one size of infinity be larger than another size of infinity? How does length stretch through time? Paradoxes, optical illusions, riddles, and many unsolved problems continue to provoke discussions, arguments, and new ideas in the mathematical community. How can two people look at the same image and see completely different things? How can a rule always work but not be proven true for all values?
In this project, you will explore, create, explain, and participate in these mathematical mysteries and create ones of your own. To exhibit our work we will construct a maze of mysteries for participants to get lost in and find their way out. This undertaking will need to utilize the brain power of both the 10th and 11th grades in order to be successful!
Essential Questions
What mathematical mysteries are still being solved?
What are you wondering or curious about in math?
Is seeing believing?
Product Options
Assessment
Calendar
5/19: Project launch! Watch videos/media, find out your partner, review project description, read about all FOUR product options. Start doing research!
5/20: Research and proposal due at end of the period. A list of all materials you will need and/or technology necessary to complete product.
5/21: Work day
5/22: Critique #1 - Blueprint of your product and first draft of write-up.
5/23: Work day
5/26: No School - Memorial Day
5/27: Work day
5/28: Critique #2 - Draft of final product. This should be as if it is your final product but with some room for improvement. Second draft of write-up.
5/29: Work day
5/30: Final product due.
6/2: Final touch-ups of final product and final proofreading of write-up.
6/3: Start setting up Treehouse and classrooms for exhibition
6/4: Dress Rehearsal of Maze
6/5: Final exhibition setup. Exhibition at 6:00 - 7:30pm.
6/6: Project Reflection