Description
Product Code: GH4840
UPC: 631865484027
ISBN: 978-1-61867-417-3
Grade Level: 6-12
Media Type: 4 DVD
Product Description
The general opinion is that mathematics is difficult, abstract, boring, useless, and far removed from “real” life. However, people may be surprised to learn that mathematics originated from the need to solve everyday problems. In this series, we will explore the origins of math and its practical applications today. Learn about the famous mathematicians across history, and how their contributions in math helped shape our current understanding of the world today.
Just the Facts: Math Facts examines the practical uses of mathematics in everyday life and the history of math’s development in society. Math was developed in several cultures that were completely independent from one another, evidence that math is a universal language. Explore the contributions of famous mathematicians throughout history, including Descartes, Einstein, Fermat, Newton, Gauss, and more. Concepts are illustrated with live footage, video clips, and animated graphics. Each video is divided into sections to explore specific themes, and concludes with a summary of key points. The award-winning Just the Facts series will intrigue and inform, using language that is easily understandable.
Programs in this Series:
- Geometry in Our Lives I
- Geometry in Our Lives II
- Mathematics and Civilization I
- Mathematics and Civilization II
Content can be viewed in English or Spanish.
