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Events of February 2007

Science Alive -- Topology Puzzles: Feb 3, 2007; Try some hands-on challenges as you learn about the area of mathematics known as "topology".
Family Math Activity -- Topology Puzzles: Feb 10, 2007; Challenge your brain with a variety of topology puzzles including one with a Valentines Day theme.
LaSalle Academy Global Air Conditioners Workshop: Feb 15, 2007; We have all heard that trees help to clean the air and cool the Earth, but how much difference does one tree make? In this workshop for teachers, we present an activity for 5th through 8th grade students that enables them to ``weigh'' a tree to estimate how much it cools our planet.
Family Math Activity -- Logic Gates: Feb 17, 2007; Be logical! Use LED lights, logic gates, and other electronic components to experience the true meaning of the words AND, OR, NOT, and other logical connectors.
Family Math Activity -- Statistical Sampling: Feb 24, 2007; Use sampling techniques and a beachball globe to determine the ratio of land to water on Earth. Determine the ratios of colors in bags of M&M candies.

Math Activities