Mathematicians through Time Series
Sat, Jan 20
|Collier Regional Libray Houston
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into ancient Alexandria as we bring Hypatia to life, and engage in a math activity where you will learn about ellipses.
Time & Location
Jan 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
Collier Regional Libray Houston, 6200 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX 77092, USA
About the event
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into ancient Alexandria as we bring Hypatia to life. Gain insights into her life, her passion for mathematics, and the challenges she faced during her time. Engage in a free math activity where you will trace ellipses using Hypatia's geometry methods, and discuss their use in Astronomy.
At 1:30PM we will have a life interview with Hypatia! Come join us!
Ages: 8 and above.
Resources you may find useful from your local library:
- “Of numbers and stars: The story of Hypatia” by Anne D. Love, 2006 Holiday House. ISBN: 0823416216. Ages: 7-9 yrs. old.
- “Hypatia of Alexandria”, Laurel A. Rockefeller, ISBN-10: 197633280X. Ages: 9-12 yrs. old.
Or watch the clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQDxFNzeDEc