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From: bn860@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Maria-Zita C. Evensen)
Subject: Re: help...science projects
Reply-To: bn860@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Maria-Zita C. Evensen)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 20:36:39 GMT


In a previous article, 345J7OE@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU (Howard B. Vigneault) says:

>I will be part of a group conducting a telecommunications workshop next
>tuesday, Aug 18.  I will be helping to introduce this media to a group
>of teachers in the science area - 4 grade through 12th.  To show them a
>use and impact of this media...I was wondering if you would take a few
>minutes and drop us a message of a possible science experiment they could
>run as a group while communicating via telecommunications from their various
>schools.  No idea or project is too small...help us brainstorm some ideas
>here.
>
>If you can help us out, us the subject heading..."science projects/workshop"
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Bruce Vigneault
>Shepherd Public Schools
>Shepherd, Michigan
>
..................

You cdcould run a Science Olympics type project and have the different
schools can report their results to you. Example:

Paper Tower Contest

Object: To build the tallest paper tower out of a sheet of writing paper,
30 cm of magic mending tape, scissors.
Criteria:
must be free standing for 1 minute
(caution - watch out for invisible fishing  line attached to the ceiling
 and/or gum at the foot of the tower  :)

Science Concepts:
strength of materials ( folded paper will stand better than flat strip)
use of geometry in stability of structures
balance .. torque

Time Limit : 30 minutes

Tallest Tower my students built was 175 cm.

Hint: cut paper in strip and fold.

.. 
Hope this helps

Zita Evensen, Physics/Chem
Birmingham High School
Van Nuys, California 91406


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From: Shawn.Wyant@f65.n228.z1.fidonet.org (Shawn Wyant)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Re: Holograms
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 21:44:28 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:228/65 - K12 Educator, Muskegon MI

Nate Potter
 
I was the one that originally asked for help on Holograms. If he leaves me any information I will send it to you if he does not send it to you.


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From: Sarah.Susbury@f32.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Sarah Susbury)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: AAPT Cinema Classics
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 17:06:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/32 - On-Line Mutual Fund, Portland OR

David--

I've been on the road recently and have been a little slow with
getting some information for you.  The American Association
of Physics Teachers is the supplier of the disc I was referring
to. I believe it is called Physics Cinema Classics and yes, it is definitely
most suited for secondary physical science and physics.
An address:
Publication Sales
American Association of Physics Teachers
5112 Berwyn Road
College Park, MD 20740-4100

phone:   (301) - 345 - 4200
fax:  (301) 345-1857 

Maybe this'll be of some help.

Sarah Susbury---

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From: Selma.Yznaga@f100.n397.z1.fidonet.org (Selma Yznaga)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Test message
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 22:04:46 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:397/100 - The Lyceum, Brownsville TX

This is a test message.


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From: Shawn.Wyant@f65.n228.z1.fidonet.org (Shawn Wyant)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Holograms
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 14:49:02 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:228/65 - K12 Educator, Muskegon MI

Ok I will be waiting for your response in the next few days


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From: Ed.Kwasniewski@f240.n353.z1.fidonet.org (Ed Kwasniewski)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: re: MathMagic
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 13:36:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:353/240 - The Polish Connecti, Westbank BC

On 08-15-92 Alan Hodson wrote to Ed Kwasniewski... 
 
AH> Greetings from El Paso. 
AH> We welcome your interest in MathMagic, and although 
AH> there is some basic info about the project out over the 
AH> net I will recap: 
 
Many thanks for your response Alan ... registration form should arrive 
at: 
 
AH> 1:381/64 K12 FidoNet 
 
before this message! 
 
AH> Hope you are going to suffer from MathMagic overload!!! 
 
Hummmm ... Do I like the sound of that :) 
 
... OFFLINE 1.40 


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From: Sheila.King@f315.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila King)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: CALIF MATH COUNCIL       
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 15:03:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/315 - Castle of the Four , Diamond Bar CA

Rick,

You asked:

-> Can anyone out there tell me what the California Mathematics
-> Council is...and how I might contact them?

The CMC (or California Mathematics Council) is an affiliate of NCTM
(National Council of Teachers of Mathematics). I believe there is both a
separate southern section and northern section (I really should know,
since I'm a member, but I don't).

It is a professional organization for math teachers either of the
elementary or secondary level. There is a (I think?) quarterly
publication/newletter (at least for the southern section). I enjoy the
little publication. It usuall has some interesting math problems or
project suggestions in it. Or little math puzzles. Things students
might like to try.

Other than that, the CMC usually sponsors Conferences (I think there are
two per year). I usually enjoy going to the conferences and get lots of
ideas there.

There is a modest anual membership fee. I think it is about $20.

You can get in touch with them you might try one of the following:

1) Write to     Judy Anderson
                Riverside County Office of Education
                P.O. Box 868
                Riverside, CA 92502

               (I got that adress off the Nov. 1990 Conference Program.
                Whether Judy is still in charge, I don't know, but she
                can probably put you in touch with the right person.)

Or
2) Contact NCTM and ask them for info about their affiliate CMC
                National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
                Dept. PD
                1906 Association Dr.
                Reston, VA  22091
                Phone: (703)620-9840
                FAX: (703)476-2970
                CompuServe: 75445,1161

Well good luck. Let me know how it turns out.

Sheila King
K12_Math echo Moderator
coming to you from Diamond Bar, CA (in Los Angeles County)
                                                        

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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: MathMagic example
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 08:15:51 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Hi All!  In answer to the request for a sample
problem, I include the following.  The problem was
a .gif file and was stated as such.
(Please note:  this is a very rough take-off of the
.Gif file and not using actual measurements that
Carli was working with.  Also, FYI, Carli is a 10
year old student who just completed the fifth grade
at the time this problem was completed.  A QUESTION
ON THE ANGLE OF A ROOF
       /\
     /    \    <- This roof had a very steep slope.
   /        \
 /____________\      *Because of the difficulty of
  |           |      drawing House A, I will simply
  | House B   |      state that it had a much
  |___________|      smaller slope and was wider
                     with the exact same
                     rectangular base.  I apologize
                     for not having the picture
                     here.
The question:  Which house, A or B, has the
strongest roof?  What is the mathematical
difference between the two roofs?
             STUDENT'S WRITTEN SOLUTION
From: Carli hooper
To: all
Date: 08-01-92 12:14:57
Subject: Final solution!
  I'm going to begin by stating the problem.  Next
I'm going to explain the thoughts that first came
into my mind to try and come up with a solution.
Finally I'm going to explain the conclusion Please
Enjoy!
  I started out with two roofs.  I needed to figure
out which roof was the strongest.  Both roofs are
quite different.  I also needed to measure the
roofs and come up with a mathematical difference.
I first thought of airconditioners and how they
would affect the roof.  Soon after I thought the
bigger the house the bigger the airconditioner and
the way it would make the roof weaker.  Then I was
wondering about rain.  I was wondering if the rain
would damage the roofs.  I also thought of tiles.
The roof could be made of cheap tiles.  The last
thing I thought of was when each house had its last
repairs on the roof.  For example: There was a big
hailstorm, and both roofs were badly damaged .  One
house had its repairs one week later and another
had its repairs one year later.  The roof that had
its repairs soonest would have a stronger roof for
at least a year.      see next message....


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: re: MATHMAGIC                
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 09:26:23 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

->I read somewhere else where you said to someone that local
->university instructors are authoring the problems???
     We do have advisors from the University of Texas El
Paso and El Paso Community College who are helping us with
problems, etc.  However, we have local Math-involved people
researching these problems and placing them up for
consideration.  In addition, we have created an problem
submittal form which allows anyone who has a good open-ended
word problem to submit it for consideration as a MathMagic
problem.
->Do you have sample problems available?  Will all the
->problems be written before the program starts
     The list of selected problems are to be made available
to all site coordinators before the six-week cycle.  In
addition, example solutions will also be made available on
the restricted channel (this is why we need two channels) so
that teachers may facilitate as they deem necessary.  WE
will give you an example problem in my next message to let
you get a feel for the type of problems which will be
utilized.  So, in answer to your second question, problems
will be chosen throughout the year with a list published
every six weeks.  Students should receive the problems on
the first day of the two-week problem cycle, however, and
not receive advance notification of the upcoming problems.
->Are you still going with that?  It seems to me, with the
->wide variety of responses that you may get from teachers
->around the country/world who would like to participate,
->that they will not all have Alg.1 Honors classes.
     In fact, my honors classes are not Algebra 1.  The
beauty of MathMagic is that the teacher may select how they
wish to come into it.  By that we mean that they may have
the students of their choice join in.  For instance, we have
a middle school, Eastwood Middle School, in El Paso, that
has placed this program in their reading department to help
motivate their at-risk kids.  The teacher, then, can use
this program to their benefit in whichever manner they feel
that may be.
-> We have also considered that this idea may need to begin
->in the form of snail mail because of some logistics which
->we may need to figure out still.  I, for instance, am
->just now (hopefully) getting a computer in my room.
     Upon presentation of our proposal, my principal (who
wears wings and a halo, BTW) has placed a separate phone
line and modem, printer in my room.  She has also placed one
in the library for students to use before and after school,
and during lunch.  And, to be honest, after presentation to
my central office, the entire set-up was funded readily.
....more in next message


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Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
From: watson@clark.edu (Dennis Watson)
Subject: Re: Math programmes for the Macintosh
Organization: Clark College, Vancouver, Wa.  USA
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 18:49:05 GMT

In article <16929.2A8EC000@puddle.fidonet.org> James.Maguire@f95.n772.z3.fidonet.org (James Maguire) writes:
>What good mathematics programm,es are available for the Macintosh? I am
>looking for programmes that cover a large amount of course content. Are these
>shareware or if not what software house do they belong to?
>
>James Maguire
>
>
>--  
James:  Davidson puts out a couple of good ones (not shareware, commercial)
Math Blaster Mystery, helps with story problems (great part of the prog.),
and some other problem solving activities (Tower of Hanoi like weighing
problems, Mastermind-like problems, guess the no. game with graphics).
They also have Alge-Blaster Plus, an algebra tutorial/practice program.

Dennis Watson
watson@clark.edu
From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: MathMagic problem type
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 08:21:29 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

 TYPES OF PROBLEMS
     Problems chosen as MathMagic problems will be chosen
based on the following criteria:
     1)  They capture student interest and imagination.
     2)  The solution is not immediately obvious.
     3)  The problem can be solved using more than one
         strategy.
     4)  The problem is within the compuational skill level
         of the student.
     5)  The solution time is reasonable.
     6)  There may be more than one solution.
     7)  The solution is defined well enough so that
         students know when a solution has been
         reached.
Problems may be submitted for consideration by any and all
interested parties by sending submissions to Carol Hooper at
(1:381/64)


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From: Sheila.King@f315.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila King)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: RE: MATHMAGIC            
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 19:45:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/315 - Castle of the Four , Diamond Bar CA

Hello, Carol,

-> I, for instance, am comfortable on FidoNet and, therefore, have
-> requested the necessary channels from Helen. ("A good word
-> from you wouldn't hurt," she says, with fingers crossed.)

I will "put in a good word" with her, then, on your behalf. I was
wondering if you were going to use any K12 Channels, and am glad to see
that you are. It is certainly much more convenient for me, anyway. But I
really would like to see something "math" oriented in the
projects/channels area (I guess as math moderator I sort of wish to see
a little more math awareness in the net--[parental pride or something of
that nature]).

-> WE need two channels to make this work!

I am just wondering why you need two channels as opposed to one? (I am
sure you have  a very good reason.)

->    We loved the way you wrote this and, with your
-> permission, may use it when We address people concerning
-> MathMagic.  ...more in next message

Certainly, use it if it helps. Anything to further math-ed.

Sheila
coming to you from Diamond Bar, CA (in Los Angeles County)
                                                                                    

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From: Carol.Hooper@f89.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: re: MathMagic
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 23:04:55 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/89 - Wolverine BBS, El Paso TX

Hi, Ed!  Great news!  We will be receiving our own project channel and 
that should really make MathMagic easy for your students to access.  A 
complete guide will be posted there as soon as the channel is 
selected.  (Tomorrow, I hope).  Registration is very easy!  All you 
need to do is tell me!  MAy I officially register you as a 
participant?  Let me know and I'll do it.  Look forward to your reply 
and I'll let you know the channel number ASAP.  Carol


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From: Mary.Darling@f540.n226.z1.fidonet.org (Mary Darling)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: AP Calculus
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 11:05:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:226/540 - The Tele-Forum Netw, Columbus OH

I've just logged on to the computer network here at school after the
summer and was pleasantly surprised to find this conference.

Your message concerning AP Calculus certainly hit home with me.  I'll be
making my first venture into the Calculus realm this year too.  I was
happy to read the one reply you received from one fellow (forgot his
name).  But any help you or anyone else can give throughtout the year
will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

My precalculus classes have been working with the graphing calculators
and computers for the last three years so I do feel at least comfortable
with using technology.  Have you had any experience with tech at all?
I'm not sure how heavily I should rely on it in calc.  Any thoughts?

I'm excited this conference came on line - I feel like I've found a
whole new group of friends!!!!
  TNet 2.1U  ORIGIN-New Albany H/S Eagle's Echo BBS(New Albany, Ohio)



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From: Sheila.King@f315.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila King)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: AP CALCULUS              
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 11:36:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/315 - Castle of the Four , Diamond Bar CA

Hello and HELP!

I will be teaching AP Calculus this fall for the first time. We will be
preparing for the AB exam. (I think it would be a bit ambitious to go
for the BC exam, since I've not taught the course before.)

I have before seen a list of the course curriculumn. I do not have it at
my fingertips right now (My dept. head has it). However, I do expect to
be getting it within the next week or so. I also plan to write to the
college boards for copies of old exams (again, I need the adress and
order form, that my dept. head has...).

My main concern is, of course, that I prepare the students adequately to
pass the exam.

I have heard that AP Caculus is a "different" type of course to teach.
that it is not exactly the same as a university Caculus course. Having
at one time read the list of curriculumn topics covered on the exam, I
find this comment confusing, since it seemed like first year university
Calculus to me.

Does anyone who has taught the AP Calculus course, and has experience
with the exam have any suggestions/comments/advice for me????

Thanks,
Sheila
                                                                     

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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: MathMagic Timeline
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 15:16:59 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

                   1992 MATHMAGIC TIMELINE
                     PROBLEM CYCLES 1 - 5
CYCLE 1
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
SEPT. 8                 SEPT. 18
....
CYCLE 2
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
SEPT. 21                OCT. 2
....
CYCLE 3
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
OCT. 5                  OCT. 16
....
CYCLE 4
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
OCT.  19                OCT. 30
....
CYCLE 5
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
NOV. 2                  NOV. 13


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: MathMagic
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 20:35:38 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

MC-> I have not heard of Magic Math. If you will please tell
MC->me more about it.
 Mark, please get all MathMagic information in our new home,
Channel 2.  Thanks for your interest.  Carol


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: UPdated MathMagic Guide pg. 3
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 15:16:23 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SOLUTIONS ARE TURNED IN?
Solutions will be examined by evaluators.  Submissions will
be evaluated based on grade level and whether the solution
is an individual or team effort.  Recognition will be
awarded in the following categories: Outstanding Creativity,
Outstanding Solution, Outstanding Effort, Outstanding Team
Work, Outstanding Individual Work, Outstanding Strategy,
Outstanding Problem Format, and Honorable Mention in each
category.  There will also be one overall Sweepstakes
recognition award given every six weeks.  The results will
be posted in same MathMagic where the problems are posted,
and in the MathMagic newsletter published every six weeks.
MATHMAGIC RULES OF CONDUCT
There are some important rules which must be followed as you
participate in MathMagic.  Any violation of these rules will
result in your school group or your MathMagic team being
disqualified from the project.
    1.  No abusive language will be tolerated at any time.
    2.  Communications are to be strictly within your
        MathMagic grade level and any official MathMagic
        personnel.  At no time will any individual or team
        interfere with or harass any other individual or
        team in any way.
    3.  Participants must communicate a minimum of two times
        per week.  Failure to do so signifies withdrawal
        from the project.  Of course, you may communicate
        more frequently.  These communications will be
        recorded by the MathMagic Communications Officer,
        Janet West.  (1:381/64)
    4.  We encourage you to get to know those participating
        in MathMagic and hope that you will share
        information about each other.  As long as your
        messages include discussion of the problem issued,
        there is no need to refrain from personal
        discussion.
CONCLUSION
You will find many friends in the telecommunications
environment and learn many new things about Math and the
students that you meet.  Enjoy yourself, and thanks for your
participation.


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: re: MATHMAGIC                
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 22:54:42 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Hi, Sheila.  I will respond in full very soon to your newest batch of 
questions.  I must first share the excitement.  We will be receiving 
our MathMagic Channel as hoped for.  In addition, I believe the 
MathMagic project has been improved to make it much easier to 
participate.  I have registered you as a participating sponsor for 
your students.  Because of some of the very enlightening questions you 
and others have asked, I believe the project will be improved.  I 
intend to post a complete guide on our channel as soon as it is made 
available.  More in future posts.


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