Discover the deep mathematical concepts hiding in your sock drawer! Symmetry is a powerful concept that appears everywhere—in math, art, and nature. In this captivating course, students will investigate symmetry on a practical and theoretical level. You will learn how mathematicians describe symmetry and discover how artists like M.C. Escher used it to create stunning works of art. From kaleidoscopes and Rubik’s cubes to snowflakes and natural patterns, join us as we explore the many ways symmetry shapes the world around us.
Symmetry and the “Algebra of Socks”
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About ExplorSchool
For Rising 6th – 8th Grade Students
Your Summer of Discovery Awaits
MITY’s ExplorSchool provides rising 6th-8th grade students a unique opportunity to investigate new topics and dive deeper into their passions at a level that is challenging and motivating. Intellectually curious students take two classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, enabling them to explore different disciplines, experience things that are not possible within a normal school setting, and forge new friendships.