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A Problem Fit for a Princess: Apollonian Gaskets in History

By:
Christopher Goff

Topic(s):
Geometry

Supporting Resources:
Facilitator Guides, Featured in MCircular, Handouts, Lesson Plan

The examination of an MTC logo takes us on a journey starting over 2,000 years ago in ancient Greece, passing through seventeenth century Bohemia, moving through twentieth century fractals, and ultimately forming the focus of this problem-solving session. Explore the Circles of Apollonius, the question posed by Princess Elisabeth of...
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