Friday, October 25, 2013: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Brasilia 2 (Rio)
Lead Speaker:
Don S. Balka
Over two thousand years ago, Archimedes created the stomachion or “stomach turner,” a puzzle consisting of fourteen polygons that can be arranged in a twelve-by-twelve square such that all the vertices are integer points. Rather than creating bellyaches, teachers can use it to present and explore topics to increase geometric understanding.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8