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Curated OER

Topology - The Mathematics of Distortion

For Students 7th
In this topology worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include shapes and math distortion. First, they use the forms of capital letters as guides, stretch or bend the shape in the first column into as many...
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Curated OER

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Learners investigate topology. In this Applied Science lesson students explore higher, more abstract mathematics using tangles. Learners make topologically related shapes.
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Topology and Geomery

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students relate topology to polygons. In this geometry lesson, students make the connection between different shapes and topologically equivalent relationships. They use Mobius strips to create and move shapes around.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Math Puzzles: Connected Loops

For Students 6th
In this math puzzles:  connected loops worksheet, 6th graders read an explanation of the puzzle, then solve by figuring out how to connect the loops, answer is available online.
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Extra Problems For Homework 7: Dimension

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this dimension worksheet, learners explore manifolds of dimension and find equivalence relations. This one-page worksheet contains three multi-step problems.
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Hints and Extra Problems for Homework 8: Metric Space

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this metric space worksheet, students determine if a function is continuous and find the metric space. This one-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Math: Seifert Surface

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use wire to make knots and submerse them in pans of detergent to observe how the soap film clings to the wire. They discover this film is called the Seifert Surface. After drawing pictures of the surface, they discuss...
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Connecting Dots

For Students 4th - 8th
In this connecting dots worksheet, students solve a word problem involving connecting dots using a continuous line. Students complete 1 complicated higher order thinking problem.
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The Fed Ex Problem

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Fed Ex worksheet, students read a word problem about air travel and time to deliver packages and solve it. Students complete 1 problem.
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Worksheet
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Mobius Card- An Impossible shape

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using linear equations and algebraic symbols. There is one problem with an answer key.
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Lesson Plan
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Euler Characteristic

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the different properties of Euler's Characteristics. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shape and surface a polygon. They relate the concept of Euler to solving real world problems.
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Math Morphing Proximate and Evolutionary Mechanisms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different types of fractals. In this geometry lesson plan, students use math to analyze different biological phenomena. They collect data from the experiments and construct graphs.
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Rubber Gardens

For Teachers K - 8th
Students recycle discarded automobile tires and create gardening sites for limited space areas.
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Curated OER

The Quest For Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate and apply properties of math. For this algebra and physics lesson, students define important vocabulary words to create a basic understanding of keywords. They perform experiments using concepts of electricity...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Topology: Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
A dozen topology topics are listed here for both the teacher's and the student's use. Knot Theory, Bundles, and Topology Structures are just some of the areas which are explored in depth. Detailed explanations and necessary sketches and...
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Professional Doc
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Mathematics Illuminated: Topology's Twists and Turns

For Students 9th - 10th
What is topology? And how does this area of mathematics allow us to study the shape and interconnectedness of the universe we live in? Video presentation answers these questions via a lively presentation of discussion, examples, and...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Math Topics: Topology: Knot Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive collection of sites on the topic of Knot Theory. Links to dozens of sites are provided which take the user from the basic definition of KT, through to detailed Applet programs which create knots on the spot. NOTE: Some links...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Beginnings of Topology Leonard Euler

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a general description of one of Euler's contributions, topology. It also presents one of the more famous problems of mathematics, The Bridges of Konigsberg.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Foundations of Mathematics: Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This math tutorial site covers set theory, axioms, category theory, logic, mathematical problems, and point-set topology.
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Lesson Plan
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Elementary Math Club: Math Mobile

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
Learners explore the geometric and topological properties of three-dimensional objects. The lesson plan includes an overview and a lesson toolkit.
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Professional Doc
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Robots

For Students 9th - 10th
The owner of a factory has two expensive robots to automate a manufacturing process. Use the topological concept of a configuration space to coordinate their actions and maximize their efficiency on the manufacturing floor.
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Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Polyhedron

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a detailed site with numerous links related to polyhedrons, the site explains the term polyhedron in terms of geometry and algebraic topology it briefly discusses special polyhedrons which link to other Math World sites which...
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Website
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: World's Most Extensive Mathematics Resource

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
MathWorld provides a huge mathematics encyclopedia detailing the concepts of geometry, algebra, calculus, discrete math, number theory, and other math topics--complete with formulas, diagrams, examples, and references for thorough...
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto Mathematics: Is There Really Such a Thing as "Infinity"?

For Students 9th - 10th
See how the existence of infinity depends on the context in which it is used. Offers a look at the concept of infinity from different view points.

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