[sotd] April 7, 2004 [Geometry Step by Step from the Land of the Incas]
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- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 10:18:42 -0300
Site of the Day for Wednesday, April 7, 2004
Geometry Step by Step from the Land of the Incas
Today's site offers an unconventional perspective on one of the least
glamorous subjects -- geometry. Gentle Subscribers who recall with barely
repressed horror, those misspent nights of high school, pouring over
theorems, will discover a whizz bang approach designed to woo the most
reluctant students.
"It provides an eclectic mix of sound, science, and Incan history intended
to interest students in Euclidean geometry. The site includes geometry
problems, quizzes, quotations, scientific speculation, and more. ...
Created by Antonio Gutierrez" - from the website
This razzle-dazzle presentation features a range of fundamental geometry
problems solved through the use of colorful animations and of particular
use to those currently wrestling with geometry courses. For the general
public, the section on the "Land of the Incas" highlights the role of
geometry in Incan history, from the city of Machu Picchu to the Nazca Lines
-- those mysterious geoglyphs carved in an area of more than 300 square
miles of desert. The author has also included the top ten reasons to enjoy
geometry accompanied by a delightful geometric animation.
Thanks to List charter member ASH for recommending today's site.
Nip over to the site for a high energy approach to geometry at:
http://agutie.homestead.com/
A.M. Holm
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