Teaches Geometry
Concepts and Problem-Solving Skills
PRODUCT INFORMATION
In Cosmic Geometry, students explore attributes of
shapes and solids, constructions and transformations, 2D and 3D
coordinates, and the relationships between length, perimeter, area, and
volume.
Winding their way through a 3D maze, assembling robots, creating
tessellating patterns, and making movies of geometric constructions,
students develop a strong foundation for geometry and its real-world
applications.
Special features include Virtual Manipulatives that
help students make the connection between concrete and abstract
concepts and
Grow Slides, which automatically advance topics and problems.
SKILLS LEARNED
- Problem Solving and Reasoning
- Attributes of Shapes and Solids
- Geometric constructions & Transformations
- 2D & 3D Coordinates
- Length, Perimeter, Area & Angles
- Surface Area & Volume
- Geometric Terminology & Notation
- Solving for Unknowns
- Symmetry
- Mathematical Elements of Art
Product Features
Robots Dance Through Geometric Transformations
Build robots and choreograph their actions in Octa, the octahedron's,
Robot Studio. Use translations (slides), rotations (turns) and
reflections
(flips) to assemble your robot on a 2D coordinate grid, then make it
dance
in a 3D space. Predict and test solutions, search for patterns, and
build
spatial awareness as you direct and test your robot's moves.
Sizzling Symmetrical Patterns Spring to Life
Choose a shape. Now pull it, stretch it and fill it with color or art
in an interlocking, symmetrical pattern. You've made a tessellation! At
the Tessellation Creation Station you develop artistic creativity while
exploring shapes, patterns and symmetry.
Explore Geometric Relationships in a 3D Maze
Enter Amazing Angles and help Dodeca the dodecahedron navigate the 3D
labyrinth he calls home. Unlock secret rooms and discover new paths by
solving
for the relationships between length, angle, perimeter, area,
dimension,
surface area, and volume. Every path leads to new questions, and every
question
leads deeper into the maze.
Graduate from the Geometry Academy
Enroll at the Geometry Academy to learn about geometry terminology and
famous mathematicians, and experiment with "hands-on" geometric models.
Hexa,
the hexahedron and chief reference librarian for Planet Geometry, is
your
guide!
Geometry Goes to the Movies
You're the director in GeoMovies! Tetra, the tetrahedron, provides
tools you can use to solve problems and build intricate geometric
constructions that you view as movies. "Scene" and "Ideas" buttons
provide starting points for creative expression.
Special Features!
The amazing 3D technology in Cosmic Geometry brings Planet Geometry and
its polyhedral inhabitants to life. You'll have a blast exploring the
3D
landscape of the main plaza as you navigate your new vehicle through
fractal
trees, around a polyhedral fountain, and past the unique features and
buildings
of the planet. Collect special tools to enhance your vehicle as you
accomplish your tasks at each station. You can also create geometrical
artwork and
"publish" the results on the main plaza for others to see as they
explore
the planet's surface.
Mighty Math's unique Grow Slide feature automatically records your
progress and adjusts to guide your learning. The activities in Cosmic
Geometry offer dozens of math topics and hundreds of problems. Grow
Slides help 7th, 8th & 9th graders get the full benefit of the
three years of math learning in every activity. As you learn and
progress, the Grow Slides advance, offering more challenging problems.
You or your parent can also set the difficulty of each activity or
choose a specific topic related to schoolwork.
Requirements - Windows
- Windows 95/98/Me (not 2000, XP, or Vista compatible)
- 486, Pentium or better (33 MHz or faster)
- Hard disk with 5 MB free
- 8 MB memory (RAM)
- 640x480, 256-color monitor
- Double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM drive
- Mouse
- Windows-compatible sound card
Requirements - Macintosh
- Mac 7.5.6 to 9.x
- 68040 or 68030 processor (25 MHz or faster recommended) or
PowerPC
- 8 MB memory (RAM), 16 MB recommended
- 640x480, 256-color monitor
- Double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM drive
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