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A collection of 6 posts

Probability in the Leaves

Probability in the Leaves

I run and see the crows daily. They splash, play, talk, and announce the sunset. I see them in yards flipping leaves together and can’t help but feel that they are calculating probabilities. Of what, I am not sure – maybe the probability of finding a nut, bug, or piece of pizza. No matter what, […]

Hyperbolic Kittyoid

Hyperbolic Kittyoid

Gold-Phi-nch

This was inspired by my backyard Gold-phi-nches (goldfinches) that cluster on my sunflowers, brighten my days, and provide hours of entertainment. As someone who has been isolated pre-covid, I am so grateful for the joy that birds bring me. I imagine the flocks propagating sunflowers far and wide to

Coffee Darkness vs. Daylight

Coffee Darkness vs. Daylight

Because it’s true…

Coffee Temperature

Coffee Temperature

If you ever need a piecewise function, this is mine. I redid this from my 2x3in Mathober doodle (I added the overheated peak).

a motion sheet with formulas and drawings

52 Weeks of Math Activities

Week 12: Galileo and Gravity

This week, we are going to take a look at applied math. Learners will be given a ramp (this can be a ruler), a ball that fits on the ramp, a measurement device (ruler), and a timer. With these instruments, learners can investigate the relationship between distance and time as

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