Converting Units

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Scientific Notation Flow Chart

This flow chart should help you figure out how to write scientific notation and convert it back to standard notation.

Gear Ratio

Here's a fairly clear explanation for one reason why ratios are important in modern life.

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Kerbal Space Program 101

Many of the concepts needed for rocketry require Calculus and Trigonometry, which both require a basic understanding of mathematics concepts in order to be clear. A strong understanding of ratios is also very important.

The Future Is Closer Than You Think

Science fiction is quickly becoming science reality.  Here's an example.

Mind Over Mechanics

Think this doesn't involve math?  You forget that anything involving a computer involves mathematics.

Future Mathematics: Fractals

One thing my students tend to ask me, is "Mr. V? Where is math in our lives?"  Sometimes that answer has clear ties to what we're learning in class, but other times the mathematics are more advanced.  Fractals are a great example of advanced mathematics with current application.  Some examples follow:

Urban Planning:

http://www.nature.com/srep/2012/120724/srep00527/full/srep00527.html

Natural Patterns:

http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/09/07/17-amazing-examples-of-fractals-in-nature/

Chemistry/Physics:

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/08/superconductor-fractals/

Art

http://www.oneness4all.com/?cat=44

Crop Circles

http://www.cropcircleconnector.com/Bert/3dfractals.html

3D Graphics

http://www.profantasy.com/products/ft.asp

http://specialeffectsmoviesebook.blogspot.com/2013/02/1-fractals-in-special-effects.html

Technology

http://classes.yale.edu/fractals/panorama/ManuFractals/FractalAntennas/FractalAntennas.html

Sound and Music

http://www.tursiops.cc/fm/