This is the guide/requirements: (Preferred origami)
Research a topic that interests you that pertains to any mathematical concept. (It does not necessarily have
to be a high-level math concept…sometimes the simplest connections are the most interesting!).
Write a short paper about your topic of interest (2-3 pages double-spaced).
Present your interest project to the class, including audio/visual aids.
Possible Topics:
Fractals
Tessellations (MC Escher)
Mobius strip
The geometry of Tetris
Rubik’s Cube
Logic Problems (Lewis Carroll)
Sudoku
Card counting
Casino games
Origami
Optical illusions
Card tricks
Fibonacci Sequence/The Golden Ratio (math in nature)
Cryptography and codes
Board games
Voting methods
Graph theory
Alternative numbering systems/the history of numbers and numbering systems
Abacus/slide rule (calculating before the calculator)
The history of Calculus (Newton and Leibniz)
Rubric: (50 points total)
Paper (35 points)
Topic is explained clearly.
Any math featured is accurate and correct.
Includes at least 3 sources with citations.
Meets length requirement (2-3 pages double spaced).
Presentation (15 points)
Topic is explained clearly.
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