Events of September 2006

Art Beat: Mathematical Origami

Sep 7, 2006

Fold magic pinwheels and construct origami polyhedra using Sonobe units.

Family Math Activity -- Mobius Band Bouquets

Sep 9, 2006 – Sep 10, 2006

Tape and cut as we explore the area of mathematics known as topology.

Family Math Activity -- Polyhedra

Sep 16, 2006 – Sep 17, 2006

Construct three-dimensional geometric shapes and investigate some of their properties.

LaSalle Academy Fun With Fractions Teacher Workshop

Sep 21, 2006

In this hour-long workshop, we will try out several hands-on activities that teach and reinforce basic fraction concepts. We will incorporate many of the manipulatives in the Math Lab.

Family Math - Modular Arithmetic

Sep 23, 2006 – Sep 24, 2006

When is 9 plus 4 equal to 1? Hop around number circles to explore this type of arithmetic. Family Math is a free program open to people ages 5 and up.

Family Math Activity -- Sona Designs

Sep 30, 2006 – Oct 1, 2006

Try your hand at drawing ``sona'' --- traditional designs invented by the Chokwe people, who live in central Africa. Determine which patterns can be completed without lifting your pencil.

Family Math - Protein Folding

Nov 18, 2006 – Nov 26, 2006

Find out how mathematical biologists tackle questions about how our bodies work. Build a simple model of an amino acid chain and decide what folded configurations require the least amount of energy.