History, Biography and Math Posters Show

Poster & Powerpoint Examples

Powerpoint opening page by Samantha Wheeler

McKinleyville Middle School

simple poster

poster with more detail

Students preschool through college are invited to present posters or displays on topics about mathematics.

Suggested topics:

Biographies of famous or not-so-famous mathematicians.

Math from other cultures

Abacus, Accounting, Algebra, Algebra Tiles, Calculators, Calculus, Fibonacci numbers, Finger Math, Flexagons, Fractals, Geometry, Geometric Constructions, Golden Rectangle, Graphing, Graphing Calculators, Mathematical Poetry, Math in other Cultures, Origami, Pascal's Triangle, Patterns, Pentominoes, Pi, Probability, Pythagoras and his Theorems, Puzzles, Quilting, Quilt Patterns, Statistics, Symmetry, Tessellations, Topology, Trigonometry

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Deadlines

Items must arrive at Washington School by April 1, 2011

3322 Dolbeer, Eureka, CA (707) 441-2547

Guidelines

Biography, History or Math Topics

Size: Projects are limited to 36 inches wide x 30 inches deep and 72 inches tall.

Presentations may not have items attached or display items. We encourage photographs, illustrations or other images of items for your displays.

Science Fair style displays are encouraged due to their proven strength, durability and low cost.

Returning Projects and Materials

Items can be picked up at Washington School after April 11th

Items will be returned through the Humboldt County Office of Education Courier if the school provide a shipping envelop or boxes that meet HCOE standards.

Items not picked up or planned for by April 13 will be recycled.

Important:: The Humboldt Math Festival or its volunteers are not responsible for lost or damaged pieces.

The math festival organizers reserve the right to limit the number of displayed pieces and/or chose not to display a submitted work or works.

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