The Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher
*This course is intended for upper elementary students
Class Schedule
9:00 - 9:50 am PST
June 16th, June 17th, June 18th, June 19th, June 20th
*Note: This class meets every day M-F for one week.
Note: Classes are listed in PST, click below to convert time to your time zone.
Course Overview
Do you consider yourself a creative person who enjoys both math and art? M.C. Escher was an incredible artist who created beautiful works deeply embedded with mathematical ideas. In this course, we will learn about M.C. Escher’s life, admire his many works, and delve into some of the math he used in his creative process. We will also get creative ourselves, making our own mathematical art.
Student Outcomes:
- Explore the art and life of M.C. Escher
- Learn about how M. C. Escher used mathematical ideas in his work
- Create a Mobius Strip, a Polyhedron, and a Tessellation
Student Experience
Pattern Seeker
Mathematician
Researcher
Debater
Your Teacher: Emily Lenhart
Emily Lenhart has worked in education for 10 years with a broad range of experience in elementary and middle school settings at both independent and public schools across the US. During her 5 years at the Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA, she enjoyed learning to meet the diverse needs of gifted learners while earning a Master of Education from the University of the Pacific. Emily currently serves as the math specialist at a public school in rural Iowa, where she strives to support students as they find patterns, make connections, and ask questions. Emily also runs an online tutoring business for gifted students who struggle in math.
