INTEGRATED MATH 2
Mathematical Mosaics
How did ancient mathematicians build such stunning designs?​
Students learn about mathematical modeling, variables, expressions, functions, and spreadsheets as they help to answer some questions posed to them by the CEO of 'Bridge Bungees.'
Throwing Shade
Can we predict the length of a shadow?
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Students learn about similarity, proportionality, and right triangle trigonometry as they create their own unique piece of shadow art.
Ensuring Our Health
What is a 'fair' price to charge someone for health insurance?​
Students learn about experimental and theoretical probability, simulations, and expected value to better understand the social tensions around health insurance.
ANGLE of ACCESS
How can we ensure the accessibility of our social spaces?
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Students learn about gradient, trigonometry, and orthographic drawing to create plans for accessible entry to various locations in their community.
FIREWORKS
How can we make predictions about fireworks and projectiles?
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Students learn about quadratic functions and equations to create models of projectile motion. They use marble shooters to test their predictions in real life!
the Shape of Democracy
What is a fair way for a population to govern itself?
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Students learn about voting systems, districting, and two- and three- dimensional geometry to gain explore the tensions in trying to live up to being a government "for the people" and "by the people."
People, Profit, and Planet
Can businesses model not just for profit, but also people and planet?​​
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Students learn about modeling by combining functions (through transformation, composition, and arithmetic) to explore the tensions between profit, affordability, and sustainability.
GLOBAL POSITIONING
How do GPS systems know where you are?
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Students learn about using coordinate systems, distance calculations, equations of circles to understand the mathematics of global positioning systems.
