Prepare a classroom demonstration of topology by drawing geometric figures on a piece of rubber inner tube. Demonstrate to the class various ways in which these figures can be distorted.
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Videos:
Introduction to Fractal Geometry (time: 1:41)
If you are fascinated with fractals and would like a complete introduction, this video gives you a complete lecture on this topic. time: 53:45)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qXSeNKXNPQ&feature=related
This is a video on using geoboards (time: … See the whole entry
This site investigates the four-color problem:
https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/HistTopics/The_four_colour_theorem/
A beautiful gallery of fractal designs are found on these sites:
http://fractals.hauner.cz/1
This site shows the colorful answer to Problems 24 and 25:
http://reglos.de/pentominos/
This site has many links:
https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/HistTopics/fractals/
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Problems 1-4
There are many problems throughout the text labeled IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Just relax; do not be afraid to give your opinion. For the most part, these questions do not have “right” or “wrong” answers. You should spend … See the whole entry
Two geometric figures are said to be topologically equivalent if one figure can … See the whole entry