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Integrating Math Across all Subjects

Dr. Harold Williams from Montgomery College Planetarium explores the integration of mathematics into a variety of subjects, including English, Social Studies, History, and Physical Education. This holistic approach emphasizes the relevance of mathematical concepts, such as proportional reasoning, unit conversions, and the Pythagorean theorem, in real-world applications like GPS technology and celestial navigation. The program encourages a deeper understanding of mathematical principles through interdisciplinary connections, enriching the educational experience for students across all disciplines.

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Integrating Math Across all Subjects

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  1. Integrating Math Across all Subjects By Dr. Harold Williams of Montgomery College Planetarium http://montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/planet/

  2. What subjects are Represented? • English reading and writing • Social Studies • History • Physical Education & Health

  3. News Papers Useful • Pluto, Soon to Orbit in a Less Important Circle? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/16/AR2006081601830.html

  4. Plutons, trans-Neptunian objects

  5. Nicholson Physics Building at LSU with 8 known major planets

  6. Proportional Reasoning and Unit Conversion

  7. Pythagoras Right Triangle Theorem • Calculating distances given points • Special Relativity • Metric calculations

  8. Three circles one Intersection • GPS, Global Positioning System, or celestial navigation, same problem • Finding the location of earthquakes • Triangulation with radio loop antenas

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