Showing posts with label pictures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pictures. Show all posts

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Digital Collection: Math Images Project

MATH IMAGES PROJECT
Contents: Part of the Math Forum website, this digital collection contains images that visualize math concepts. Users can explore pictures using the thumbnail gallery or by selecting a field of mathematics such as algebra, calculus, dynamic systems, fractals, or other topics.
Classroom Connections: Use this collection with math teachers as a way to connect with visual learners. Many of the images connect math concepts to real-world situations such as sounds or snowflakes.
Featured Digital Objects:
By Field - https://goo.gl/sf3lhz
By Thumbnails - https://goo.gl/HNS24O
To visit the collection, http://mathforum.org/mathimages.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Digital Collection: Science & Society Picture Library

SCIENCE & SOCIETY PICTURE LIBRARY
Contents: This visual collection includes materials from three museums focusing on history, science, media, and railways. The objects can be accessed by theme or collection. Themes include world wars, arctic expeditions, astronomy, and trains.
Classroom Connections: Ask students to select a theme and explore the images. Then brainstorm questions related to a thematic collection or particular artifact. Use other resources to address the questions and share the results.
Featured Digital Objects:
Arctic Exploration - https://goo.gl/Vjzwus
Trench Warfare - https://goo.gl/y4op5x
Horses - https://goo.gl/gqvq0I
To visit the collection, http://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk