SMART-Center

(Science, Mathematics, Art, Research, and Technology)

30 22^nd Street

Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

Phone: (304) 23 DINOS (304)233-4667

Robert E. Strong, Director

Richard Pollack, Director of Energy Projects

Elizabeth A. Strong, Program Coordinator

e-mail: libby@smartcenter.org

K-8 Sample Mathematics Topics

The following topics can be geared to specific grade levels (K-8) and correlate to 21^st Century WV Content Standards and Objectives.

Big Numbers - How big is a googol? How small is a zero? Find out in this program. (3-8)

Dimensionality - Experience perception in 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 dimensions. Visualize geometric objects that we are incapable of building but can only imagine. (4-8)

Mobius Band- Discover the unique properties of an object unlike any you have ever experienced. (4-8)

Measurement - Measure various everyday objects using both standard and non-standard units. Take a product of your efforts home! ((K-8)

Bubble Mathematics - Experiment with soap bubbles and learn the basic mathematic that guides the interaction of bubbles. (K-8)

Color Mathematics - Learn how colors of light mix by actively adding and subtracting colored light. By using your own shadow, you can interact with light and create a personal rainbow. (K-8)

Prices and scheduling:

Programs other than the sample topics can be designed for your class or group.

On site programs can be held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22^nd Street, Wheeling on Mondays or mornings by appointment. The store can accommodate up to two classes of twenty-five students each. Cost is $3.00 per student for a one-hour program, $5.00 per student for a two hour program, and $7.00 per student for a three or more hour program.

Off site prices are $300.00 per day for one presenter. Two presenters for one-day workshop is $400.00 and three presenters for a one-day workshop is $500.00. Please contact us at libby@smartcenter.org at least two weeks prior to the requested date of your program.