Math ... Physics ... Explore: News

Math Summer Camp Brochure

Go the the link for the brochure. Print out the brochure and mail the application for enrolling into the Math Camp.

http://www.itmeansmath.com/summerbrochure.pdf

Application for Math Camp

Register for the math camp by printing this news item and mail in appplication form at the end.

The programs

A. Computational skills

In learning computational skills, we develop studying and learning techniques that help us understand what we learn so that we can apply that knowledge to problem solving.

B. Puzzle and Problem Solving

Because we develop and apply a set of rules to successfully solve puzzles, we can apply that knowledge to problem solving in general.

C. Measurement and Geometry

Measurement is part of building and understanding our world. Geometry develops and utilizes these measuring skills.

D. Mathematical Theory

Everything has an explanation. Theory is that discipline that allows us to understand what we learn so that we can apply it to learning still more.

Camp
Day 1

Addition, Magic Squares, Measurement, and

Ordering Cartoon

Day 2

Addition, Addition Theory, Multiplication Theory, Sudoku, and puzzles

Day 3

Addition, Geometry, Magic Triangles, Multiplication, Mechanical Advantage, Balancing Cartoon

Day 4

Multiplication, Pascal Triangle and Fibonacci Numbers, Fractions and Negative Numbers, Cartoon

Day 5

Exponents, Preparation for Science Fairs,

Games and contests

Time and Dates:

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for 1 week

August 1 –5, August 15-19, August 22-26

Cost: $100 per week $50 deposit

Parents expected to attend two days

Application for 1 week

The Schedule

Name: ____________________________

Address: __________________________

City: _____________________________

State: __________________ Zip: ______

Phone: ____________________________

Email: ____________________________

School: ___________________________

DOB: _____________ Grade 9/2011 ____

Circle starting day: Aug 1 Aug 15 Aug 22

A $50 deposit for each student is required to reserve a place at the camp. The Deposit must accompany this application. Make checks payable to: Math & Physics Exploration.

I hereby certify that my child is in good health and may participate in camp activities. I remove the staff and Math & Physics Exploration from all liabilities and injuries incurred at camp.

Signature: _________________________

There will be a limited number of seats available. An afternoon session might be opened upon sufficient demand. To minimize cost and allergy issues, children may bring a "neat" snack and water from home each day. No food can be provided.

Send completed application:

Math & Physics Exploration

1054 Freedom Plains Road

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Phone: 845-452-4862

immiller1@juno.com

Parental consent:

Mechanical Advantage - New Exhibit

Several new exhibits have been constructed for the museum by Dick Palmer. One of these include a set of pulleys with mechanical advantages of 1, 2 and 4. This portable exhibit illustrates how one can lift a 5 lb weight with a force of only 2 1/2 to 1 1/4 lbs. Large scale devices like this can be used to lift cows or auto engines. This exhibit enhances our other mechanical advantage exhibits such as the balance bar and simple lever.

It is interesting to watch the faces of young visitors as they play with these exhibits. Mechanical advantage is a nice way to illustrate the application of multiplication and fractions.

Visit from Museum of Mathematics

Executive Director Glen Whitney and Chief of Operations Cindy Lawrence of the Museum of Mathematics visted the Math and Physics Exploration on Monday, September 15. After a tour of the museum they met with Irvin Miller and had a active exchange of ideas and goals. Interestingly, Glen and Irvin both worked at IBM research at the same time in the same building.

Both organizations have some similar exhibits, but they are implemented in different fashions. The catenary plays a common theme in both organizations with the Math and Physics Exploration looking into the possibiliy of developing the fastest time between two points exhibit alreay featured at the Museum of Mathematics.

We are looking forward to further collaboration between the organizations to promote the interest and understanding of mathematics in at least in the New York area.

Addition and Multiplication Tutorials

Starting August 16 through August 31, The Math & Physics Exploration will be offering free tutorials for Addition and Multiplication. The courses are open to parents and children of all ages. Send an e-mail to immiller1@juno.com to register for the courses. Schedules will be put together for your convenience. Include hours that are convenient for you.

Tutorials for Addition and Multiplication

Classes for addition and multiplication tutorial begin from now to August 31. The classes are for parent and children. Children of any age may attend. Tutorials are free. Enroll by emailing: immiller1@juno.com

Two New M & P E Videos

There are two videos now available on the web, one for introductory training of docents and one for giving a sample submission for a Power Point or Flash presentation.

The first video gives interested persons a reference for preparing to be a docent -- lecturer. The docent has the ability to adapt the presentations to their own skills and style. One of the presentations is self presenting making the job of docents much easier for those who want more time to practice.

The sample presentation submission shows how easy it is to prepare an idea for presentation at the Exploration. Presentation submission participants can rely upon
the staff of the Exploration for as much help as they would like.

The purpose of the Math and Physics Exploration is to get the visitors involved in all aspects of learning, teaching, discovering, and enjoying math and its applications to physics.

The link to the docent video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StYRzdwyhtA

The link to the presenation video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbPm05o76I0

Dancing triangles prove Pythagorean Theorem

Under Activities/Math select "Pythagorean Geometrically" to watch a pure geometric proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. The flash program shows the construction process accompanied with the hokey-pokey. You need to fill in the description process and one special proof. You need to show that since the sum of the two non-right angles in a right triangle is 90⁰,then the angles of the quadrilateral formed by the hypotenuse of the triangle are right angles.

This lesson illustrates how we search to find methods of presenting mathematics so it can be imaginative, creative, and inspiring. We expanded upon a presentation in the New York Times.

Video visit to the Math & Physics Exploration

The Exploration officially started receiving visistors on March 9, 2010. A video is now available on youtube that will allow you to make a virtual visit. The link is as follows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD8Fp0DzYfc

We are starting to look for people who will volunteer as docents so that we can schedule regular hours for the Exploration. We are going to provide the opportunity for docents not only to demonstrate the capabilities of the Exploration but to also develop the exhibits using Power Point or Flash. For those who are not familiar with these programs, we will teach them how to use them. The philosophy of the organization is that everyone has an idea or concept that can be nourished for the benefit of others.

There are exhibits that we would like to design and build such as the construction of a bridge to illustrate how the supporting cables transform from catenaries to parabolas. We have had people build our magic square exhibit and investigate the design of a square wheeled or triangular wheeled bicycle. We want to allow you to exercise your imagination and that of our visistors.

The Grand opening of the Exploration will be in several weeks.

Math & Physics Exploration open to Public

We have been given permission by the Town of LaGrange to open the doors to the public. We are going to be available on call for anyone who would like to see the exhibits or be given instruction. The Exploration number is 845-452-4862, and my number when I am not there is 845-471-0777. We are beginning our search for docents so that we will be available on regularly scheduled hours. Call to let us know if your are interested in being a docent.

Whenever our OPEN sign is on the lawn, visitors are invited to drop in without making a phone call or reservations. Our first official day of operation is March 8, 2010. Several weeks from then we are planning an official grand opening.

Publicity in the Poughkeepsie Journal

The Pougkeepsie Journal published a detailed article about math and physics education through the efforts of Irv Miller - including a the status of the upcoming physical location of the LaGrange Math and Physics Exploration, effects on students, and this web site.

Link to Poughkeepsie Journal article.

New Residence for the Math & Physics Exploration

Thanks to Steve Reiger the Math & Physics Exploration has a residence at 1054 State Route 55. The Museum will be opening at this new location in February, 2010.

Math ... Physics ... Explore Coming Soon

We are working with the Town of LaGrange to establish a physical exploration with different exhibits and activities focusing on our purpose: to develop a curiosity and interest in mathematics.

Visit this web site often for updates on our progress.