Math Explorations

What's the secret to success in mathematics or science? Developing your skills as a good observer! On several Saturdays during the spring and fall we will look at a variety of areas in different sciences and mathematics, combining hands-on activities with computer and network explorations, discovering the role of computers and communications technologies in modern science. Saturday Explorations in Science and Mathematics workshops are intended for students in grades 5 through 8 (or the home school equivalent). Younger students who are particularly mature and older students who are well-behaved may also be considered. As with Shodor's summer SUCCEED (Stimulating Understanding of Computational science through Collaboration, Exploration, Experiment and Discovery) workshops, we will go beyond merely "surfing the 'Net'": well apply effective search techniques, the tools of on-line collaboration, the basics of computer modeling, how to evaluate the credibility of an information source, and how to retrieve and organize on-line information. Once the basics are mastered, participants will be able to explore a scientific subject area of their choice, with the support and guidance of Shodor Foundation scientists and interns. This could be a great start on a science fair project that uses computer explorations. Scientific expertise among Foundation staff includes physics, astronomy, chemistry, anthropology, biology, mathematics, paleontology, the environmental sciences, engineering and biomedical studies.

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