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The Geometry of Scoliosis

Authors :
Terri L. Kurz
H. Bahadir Yanik
Mi Yeon Lee
Jorge Garcia
Source :
Teaching Children Mathematics. 21:372-375
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2015.

Abstract

Scoliosis, the curvature of the spine, is a medical condition that often affects youth. This article provides students with an opportunity to explore the geometry behind the spine's curvature. Students will first develop a method for measuring curvature and then compare their method to the commonly used Cobb method. Contributors to iSTEM: Integrating Science Technology Engineering in Mathematic share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Kā€“grade 6 classrooms.

Details

ISSN :
23270780 and 10735836
Volume :
21
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Teaching Children Mathematics
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........3ab66538b36594c60f7a274d202c0115
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5951/teacchilmath.21.6.0372