Episodes in the History of Geometry through Models in Dynamic Geometry

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Title:

Episodes in the History of Geometry through Models in Dynamic Geometry

Url:

https://old.maa.org/press/periodicals/convergence/episodes-in-the-hist...

Creator:

Bastos, Rita
Veloso, Eduardo

Publisher:

Mathematical Association of America

Description: Utilizing dynamic models to explain different aspects of geometry can be a powerful pedagogical tool. This is exactly what inspired Eduardo Veloso and Rita Bastos to write this classroom exercise for the Mathematical Association of America's "Convergence" site. In this exercise, mathematics educators will receive an introduction to several key aspects of the history of geometry through four examples. These examples include Albrecht Durer's double projection and Piero della Francesca's perspective image. After reading the background essays on these projections, users can download the dynamic versions of these constructions for their own use and edification. It is worth noting that several of the constructions are available in French. Geometer's Sketchpad is required to view the files.

LC Classification:

Science -- Mathematics -- Geometry -- Analytic geometry -- Plane. Conic sections
Science -- Mathematics -- Geometry -- History
Science -- Mathematics -- Geometry -- Special topics in plane geometry
Science -- Mathematics -- Study and teaching. Research -- Special teaching methods and aids -- Audiovisual aids -- Special types, A-Z -- Art

GEM Subject:

Mathematics
Mathematics -- Instructional issues
Arts
Arts -- Visual arts
Mathematics -- Geometry
Arts -- Informal education
Mathematics -- History

Key Concept:

Mathematics -- Planes

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Audio/Visual -- Graph
Instructional Material -- Model
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)

Language:

English
French

Rights:

The Mathematical Association of America.

Access Rights:

Free access

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