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Mathematical Explorations: Getting a Bee in Math Class

2008; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Volume: 14; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5951/mtms.14.3.0182

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Brian Sharp,

Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies

In 2007, DreamWorks Animation released Bee Movie , an animated film cowritten and produced by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. In the film, honeybee Barry B. Benson is on a quest to change his predetermined career path, namely, a life of making honey. The filmmakers used various characteristics of honeybees to create an entertaining movie. Teachers can also use facts about honeybees to create interesting mathematics activities. This article describes two activities that combine the characteristics of honeybees with important mathematical concepts.