05
Sep
Menger Sponge Cat in Space
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digital art
02
Sep
Hex-a-Sierpinski
So I doodled and was pleasantly surprised when Sierpinski-like triangles formed. I am sure that a million people have discovered this before me, but I felt like I found a magic portal. And that lead to coding (of which is currently a mess, and I will post later). And one more version:
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24
Aug
Coffee = Donut
I know it is an obvious one, but it’s what I doodled tonight…
17
Aug
Popping Apollonian Gasket
I doodled this GIF after two days of painting the canvas below. I think I am in the process of preparing for my fall classes and students. Art is definitely an outlet – especially when it’s math + art.
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13
Aug
Not a Good Sine
13
Aug
Knot Doodle
11
Aug
Big Bounce as a Tree
10
Aug
Popping Fibonacci
24
Jul
Week 44: Conics, Orbits, and Projectile Motion
You don’t have to be in high school math to play with conics, orbits, and projectile motion. This week (or month) learners can play with projectile motion, orbits, and conics sections with the activities below: 1.) Slicing cones Learners can mold cones with clay and slice to see the possible shapes.
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23
Jul
Week 43: Circles and Art
Circles are so much fun! This week I encourage learners to get out their compasses or a circle to trace and start making patterns on paper. Patterns with circles can start simple, but can also get really complex. You can combine your compass with a straight edge and get amazing patterns and tiles.
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