I don’t seem to have as many bookmarks for July…probably because I spent the month reading novels!
Michael Jacobs shared some integer war games on Polypad.
The pack of cards on Polypad is a really nice feature and allows you to make some good math card games for a virtual environment like this one: Integer War 1 https://t.co/uI6mlmK3aL via @MathigonOrg
— Michael Jacobs (@msbjacobs) July 7, 2021
Kareem Carr shared a Crack the Password puzzle. I did these a lot last year. I also had my students make their own and their peers tried to solve them.
https://twitter.com/kareem_carr/status/1418235288137216002
Here is another one from World of Engineering.
World of Engineering Quiz: pic.twitter.com/Qn8JYjhHp2
— World of Engineering (@engineers_feed) July 23, 2021
I liked these thoughts about the Toad and Frog game. Here is an online version if you want to play.
Things I've discovered:
1. Maths is productively messy2. Finding out that something does or doesn't work is satisfying
3. I can get lost in a good maths problem just like I can get lost in a good book (my most important discovery)#mtcoz #mtbos pic.twitter.com/P0ga33Iq4q
— Alex Box (@HumanEd_Au) July 25, 2021
Have some fun with Möbius strips. You can also check out this story from Vi Hart…all created on a Möbius strip.
Magic with Möbius Strips! pic.twitter.com/M7eS4PlxDJ
— Kyne (@onlinekyne) July 25, 2021
This Escape from the Castle looks interesting. I may turn it into a digital escape room.
Monday's summer challenge tests your accuracy and perseverance as you attempt to Escape from the Castle. PS If you succeed, you can also compare your approach with others using our 'Student solutions' tab https://t.co/HCNp6dRutU @FacultyMaths @CamEdFac
— NRICH maths (@nrichmaths) July 26, 2021
And I also like this puzzle from Cliff Pickover.
In some parallel universe, you have actually solved this puzzle. (You insert numbers, not words, in the blanks.) pic.twitter.com/I1EKjRJ4px
— Cliff Pickover (@pickover) July 31, 2021
Susan Carriker generously shared her links to math tasks and activities, sorted by curriculum concept.
https://twitter.com/gautiersue/status/1421629894153416709
Nicola Whiston tweeted a link to her Knowledge Organizers.
https://twitter.com/whisto_maths/status/1421568455279534084
And for some science….
What happens when you dissolve the metal on the outside of a pop can?
https://twitter.com/UniverCurious/status/1419677354805403648
What an amazing ability to camouflage!
This small piece of wood is actually the moth species Phalera assimilis; an incredible example of mimicry to hide from predators. pic.twitter.com/oDxXd4mf8x
— Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) July 6, 2021
I love these compostable bags.
https://twitter.com/TechAmazing/status/1412498048752750593
Let’s end with some fun.
8 year ago FB memory – and old favorite math joke. pic.twitter.com/ofWwvjY5NJ
— Mike Lawler (@mikeandallie) July 25, 2021
Someone should turn Curt McMullen’s topological rope trick into a TickTock video. Pass a loop of string through a carabiner, fold the loop in half, and clip on another carabiner. They’re linked and can’t be separated. But clip one carabiner to the other and the rope pulls out! pic.twitter.com/iR3XT1qGVE
— Dave Richeson (@divbyzero) July 28, 2021
