Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Paper Clip
A paper clip is just over 4 cm long. How many paper clips like this may be made from a straight piece of wire 10 meters long? This high level task is an example of applying geometric methods to solve design problems and satisfy physical...
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Natural Horn & Its Technique
Arizona State's descriptions of the horn are broken up by illustrations of the horn, players, and music. There is a big discussion of crooks (not the kind that go to jail), but the kind that are made when you bend metal! The author notes...