National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Chicago, Illinois

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189- Moving a Wall: An Unbelievable Lesson about Measuring Unimaginable Distances

Friday, November 30, 2012: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Columbus Hall IJ (Hyatt)
Lead Speaker:
Matthew C. Hopkins
Co-speakers:
Joseph Muskin and Adam Poetzel


Experience an incredible lesson usable in any geometry or trigonometry course. Using basic properties of triangles and circles and a few simple tools, students calculate how much a wall moves when pushed. The lesson connects mathematics to nanotechnology and offers a real-world application of math concepts that students won't forget.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice, 9 to 12

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