Math, Mobiles, and Me

by
Veronica Coker & Bethany Miller
Lanesville
Elementary
2725 Crestview Avenue NE
Lanesville, Indiana 47136
(812) 952-3000
Introduction | Task | Process | PowerPoint Presentation | Definitions | Diagram | Evaluation | Notes to Teachers
Did you have a mobile over your crib? When we think about mobiles, that is the image most of us think about. However, mobiles are everywhere. Mobiles were first invented by artist, Alexander Calder in the 1930's. Mobiles are used in the fields of math, science, art, and physics. They demonstrate perfect balance. They appear to be unnatural, the way they hang so perfectly.
| Design and construct a three-tier mobile |
| Diagram and report |
| PowerPoint Presentation |
| Oral Presentation |
You will be given due dates at the beginning of the project. This is a project that will be completed during class time. You will be given time in the computer lab to work on your PowerPoint presentation and report. You will be given adequate time in class and the lab to work on your project, however use your time wisely.