MA 127 Applied Elementary Geometry: Streaming Videos

Many students think that math has no practical use, when in fact math influences us in every way. Though we may not realize it, our daily lives are crammed full of objects designed with precise geometric shapes. Find out why objects have the shape they do, the many practical uses of geometry, and geometry’s role in explaining the universe. Also find out about some common shapes are their functions: the circle, the sphere, the cylinder, the cone, parabolas, and more.

The Geometry Applications series shows how geometry involves abstract ideas, and its applications are readily visible in everyday life. This ten-part series uses Stonehenge, Chichen Itza, the Pentagon, and other architectural landmarks to explain essential concepts of geometry. The Texas Instruments TI-Nspire graphing calculator is employed throughout, with all keystrokes clearly shown, to expand on core ideas or to explore new ones. 10-part series, 30 minutes each.