After you have watched the videos, please write a 1-2 page paper. Please include (1) a summary of the video or videos that most interested you; (2) why it was so interesting to you; (3) what you learned that was new; (4) if you use or have used mathematics in your life outside of school such as on the job or in the “real world;” and (5) if you view mathematics differently now that you have seen the videos or completed the Math 010 course.
1. Seeing Is Believing. What you see is what you get? Not if you enter the fascinating world of special effects. From Renaissance paintings to major motion pictures, the world of mathematics plays a pivotal role in the creation of these fantastic illusions. To watch this video go to Video 1
2. The Numbers Game. Athletes want to throw farther, race faster, jump higher and play better. Far beyond keeping score and utilizing statistics, numbers can improve one other very important area as well: athletes get better because they can play smarter. To watch this video go to Video 2
3. Patterns of Nature. From how huge dinosaurs were able to carry their massive weight so gracefully, to fighting disease, to the answer to the age old question of why leopards have spots, this exploration provides a fun journey into and beyond the microscope. To watch this video go to Video 3
4. Chances of a Lifetime. Every day we face a world of possibilities. Statistics are everywhere. Data is crucial. Can we predict the future? Which batter to face a certain pitcher? From casinos to political elections to the research laboratory, probability is critical. To watch this video go to Video 4
5. Shape the World. Mathematics. We’d all be lost without it. Literally. We’d have no maps, no globes, no idea what the world really looks like. And as we explore a vast uncharted universe, it’s numbers we’ll need to take us there, and get us home. To watch this video go to Video 5
6. A New Age. The future? Knowledge is power. Whether it’s managing a government or a personal computer, the systems are numbers based and the vast possibilities of the new era will be one in which we progress just as far the numbers can take us. To watch this video go to Video 6
7. Making a Difference. Our world is certainly embracing mathematics in a “real world” context and with the continuing support of dynamic educators, innovative researchers and passionate parents, students are planning cities, designing models and even interpreting literature. To watch this video go to Video 7
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