This site contains an explanation of Topology. In particular it covers the Mobius Strip, the Klein Bottle, and the Four Color Theorem.
Type of Material:
Tutorial.
Recommended Uses:
This site can be used for individual or group exploration and learning.
Technical Requirements:
Javascript enabled browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Become acquainted with the basics of topology.
Target Student Population:
Students in a beginning topology class or in a general education math class that covers topology.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
This site provides a friendly introduction to topology along with explorations of the Mobius Strip, the Klein Bottle, and the Four Color Theorem. It contains animations, videos, text and links that allow the student to discover some of the fundamental elementary concepts.
Concerns:
Two of the links that the page provides are broken links.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This site is an excellent tool for encouraging students to explore topological principles. The embedded videos contain exercises and questions that encourage students at any level to discover the basics of topology. It can be used for at home learning or small group work in a class that introduces topology.
Concerns:
Even though the description on the parent site says that the site is designed for middle school students, it can easily be used for an introductory college level topology course.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The site includes text, animation, and videos that are easy to use and well designed. Students with no knowledge of mathematics can still learn some of the basics of topology without needing much help from their instructor.
Concerns:
None.
Creative Commons:
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