Project: Geometric Structures

prepared by:

Joseph Malkevitch
Department of Mathematics
York College (CUNY)
Jamaica, New York 11451

email:

malkevitch@york.cuny.edu

web page:

http://york.cuny.edu/~malk/


Project for MSTM 6032.001

All students registered for 6032.001 should prepare a project. Here are some suggestions about how to choose a project:

a. Design a geometry lesson at a specific grade level in the range from 7-16 (with permission you can also do something at a lower grade level than this). If you develop an activity for this lesson be sure that it is accompanied by an explanation of the geometry "behind" the lesson. In any case the mathematics behind the lesson should be discussed in detail. Ideally, you should develop a lesson centered around something we touched on in class.

b. Historical essay about some aspect of geometry which includes a significant amount of exposition about geometry in addition to the historical context. Ideally, the aspect of geometry chosen should be something touched on in class.

c. Biographical essay about some contributor to geometry which includes a significant amount of exposition about geometry in addition to the biographical context. Ideally, the aspect of geometry chosen should be something touched on in class.

d. A project you suggest with some geometrical theme.

e. Use some homework problem as an inspiration for a project.

Steps

1. Prepare a one-paragraph description of your proposed project. Due by: March 29, 2010 (email submission fine)

2. Completed project due: (Ideally, May 3, 2008) Paper copy, please. There is no specific length but it should show "substance."

All projects should include bibliographic references indicating sources for your work.