Crazy Cool Concepts in Calculus
Grades: 7 - 12
Dates & Times: August 5 - 9 (Week 10), 1 PM - 4 PM
Location: Reichardt 233, UAF Campus
Cost: $195
Description: How do you know when you have arrived at your destination? If you go half the distance, then half again and again forever, will you ever actually get there? This is called Zeno’s paradox, and calculus solved the problem. Calculus is a type of math that is the base of modern science and comes with many cool concepts and a rich history which we will explore through many hands-on demonstrations and experiments. You do not need to have algebra to understand the overall concepts and philosophy, so let's dive into the weirdness that is calculus! In this camp, you will be introduced to calculus through building challenges and games.
Instructor: Michael Hull
A little about your instructor: Mike Hull is a passionate and enthusiastic physics teacher at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He has over a decade of experience teaching all ages (including future high school physics teachers!) in Austria, Japan, and the Lower 48 before moving to Alaska in August 2022. He is having a great time in Fairbanks and is looking forward to guiding you as you have fun discovering the fabulous world of science this summer!