CalCOOLus
Ever wanted to touch infinity? For the mathematical one, it is now possible! Materialize math and have fun with hands-on activities involving Calculus concepts with our device.
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THE PRODUCT
We propose a geometrical/mechanical device for STEM labs on Calculus. The device can be assembled in various modes, each one related to mathematical contents. Among them, starting from the tangent, one can touch derivatives and integrals and construct exponential functions.
HOW IT WORKS
Choice the activity
Easily assemble the machine in the suitable mode
Print the sheets
Download the default sheets or customize them in the web form
Explore
Learning with your hands!
Multiple activities
Assemble the device to explore the tangent; derivatives and integrals; exponential functions.
Multidisciplinary approach
Link mathematics with instruments to make touchable even advanced math
Based on lost historical approaches
We resume and implement some ideas of Leibniz and other relevant scholars
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Share your ideas or your problems with the community
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EXPONENTIAL
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DERIVATIVES
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FAQ
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In what sense the device allows to touch infinity?
It permits us to touch and grasp concepts of infinitesimal analysis (usually called Calculus). Specifically, Calculus contents are implemented without the limit approach (at the base of today’s formulation of Calculus) but by the resolution of problems related to tangents (it geometrically/mechanically solves inverse tangent problems).
Does it require batteries?
No, there are no electronic components. Furthermore, differently from digital devices that hide their complex way and work as a black box, the device has been designed to hide nothing from users. However, besides the hands-on activities, you could require a printer to print the paper sheets to be used with the machine (you can easily personalize your sheets, e.g. by drawing some curves, with an online form).
Are there worksheets to propose in the exploration?
There are but not yet in the final state. We will share them with the community, and we will also share our academic research tests and results. We’ll be glad to hear your ideas, suggestions, and critics! Be a part of that!
TECH SPECS
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Compatibility
App
Vibration silent alarms
Watch
Straps
Activity tracking
Timekeeping
Battery power
Sensors
MEET THE TEAM
We are a small group of inverntors, hackers and designers from the differrent parts of the world on a mission.
Gary Elliott
Co-Founder and CEO
Jeffrey Allen
Co-Founder and CTO
Sara Mendez
Lead Developer, Hacker
Albert Castro
3D Designer & Prototyper
TIMELINE
Here’s a roadmap of our product to highlight the milestones from the initial phase to delivery and future updates.
CROWDFUNDING!
…and now, here we are! You can be a part of this project; we will be so excited if you join us! 😉
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
With a suitable artifact, we proposed it in workshops with students, academic researchers, and the curious. That allowed us to test, improve, and share these ideas and some related activities
A NEW DEVICE
Both theoretical and practical knowledge permitted to design a new device with educational purposes for Calculus. It was prototyped and patented.
HISTORICAL RECONSTRUCTIONS
The collaboration with a Science Museum (“Cabinet de Curiosité,” Brest, France) facilitated the passage from theorical ideas to material devices. We reconstructed some lost historical mechanical devices for mathematics
BACKGROUND IDEAS
Everything started with a strange doctoral project developed between Italy (Palermo) and France (Paris Sorbonne). The project merged ideas about mathematics, history & philosophy, scientific instruments, and education.
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