Geometry in the Real World

Synopsis

DVD containing two separate talks on the subject of the practical applications of mathematics, suitable for GCSE pupils, aged 14 - 17.

In the first talk ‘Architecture - Shaped by Maths’, Paul Shepherd reveals the surprising uses that architects and engineers find for chains, soap bubbles and Belgian techno music to help them design everything from bridges to football stadiums.

In ‘Maths Reaches the Stars’, Lucie Green shares her passion for space science, and shows that even GCSE geometry can help to discover more about the sun.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2013

Subjects

Mathematics

Keywords

architectural drawing; geometry; Astronomy

Credits

Contributor

Lucie Green; Paul Shepherd

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 NTSC

Price

£9.97

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

90 minutes

Year

2018

Distributor

Name

Maths on Screen

Email

mail@mathsonscreen.com

Web

http://mathsonscreen.com/collections/all External site opens in new window

Phone

0044 (0)20 3174 3249

Address

20 Thayer Street
London
W1U 2DD
United Kingdom