What's Calculus Got To Do With It?

Each week when there is a movie to watch (on the Internet and about 5 minutes long on the average). Four are required for each semester. Any more will help you earn extra credit. Please submit these on the AP Calculus Moodle Site Take a few minutes (these will be short movies) and watch the movie and do a little research (use a book, a magazine, another Internet site, etc.) and then write a paper at least one page long if word processed or 2 pages if hand-written. Please do not hand in a list of questions and answers. Submit your final paper to the AP Calculus Moodle Site by the due date. 1. What's MATH* got to do with the subject of the movie? (2 points)* 2. What Calculus concepts appear to be related to the subject of the movie? For ideas, look in your calculus book after watching the movie. Be specific and use calculus vocabulary. (3 points) 3. Would you like to have this job? Why or why not? (1 point) 4. What occupations (2 or more) that use math would be applicable to the Calculus and the subject of the movie? Get more info by reading the interviews on the career page!(2 points) 5. What did you find most interesting, what was new to you, and/or did it make you think differently about math in the "real world"? (2 points) Please remember to cite your sources. There must be at least one other source in addition to the movie website - another related website or magazine/newspaper article or other print material.(-1 if they are not given!) If your paper does not meet the following requirements -1 point . Word-processed written paper must be at least one page long using a 12-point or smaller font (such as Times New Roman),* not more than 1" margins, and double-spaced. (submit these on Moodle) Hand-written paper must be two pages hand-written.* Check very carefully and pay attention to due dates for Movie Papers! No late papers will be accepted. You are responsible for turning in any required papers and extra credit. It is preferred that you submit your papers on the Moodle Site! There may not be any reminders in class.	Have fun and learn "What's Calculus got to do with it?" Need more info for your papers about careers? Read interviews on the career page!
	Movie to Watch - Make sure to watch the movie highlighted in a green box to receive credit or extra credit this week! Submit your papers to Moodle!	Paper Due on or Before
	Current Movies and their deadlines are now being posted on the Moodle site for this class!
	NEW: Science & Sunglasses Watch the Movie The Zeiss Company was founded in Germany over a hundred and fifty years ago when Carl Zeiss began producing some of the first microscopes designed around solid optical theory and physics rather than trial and error. To this day, Zeiss remains one of the most respected names in optics. The company has helped define the state-of-the-art in binoculars, camera lenses, medical imaging, and even the optical instruments that power planetariums. Go inside a Zeiss facility in Northern Italy for a rare look at the science and technology behind designing, testing and manufacturing lenses for high-end sports performance sunglasses.	Nov 30
	Recycling: Winning the War on Waste Watch the movie Each person in the U.S. generates about 25 pounds of garbage a week. That might not seem like much, but it means the nation's population produces nearly two hundred million tons of residential garbage every single year. Fortunately, up to 80% of that can actually be recycled. Go behind the scenes with a Strategic Planner for the City of Seattle to see how they are tackling the problem.	Nov. 23


1st Semester Movies	Movie deadlines
Solar Power: Photovoltaics Photovoltaic cells convert energy from the sun directly into electricity. In this movie, engineers Beth Richards and Miguel Contreras give your students a clear and engaging "101" on this renewable energy technology, and demonstrate the basic math and science behind it.	Sept. 4
Building and Testing Wheels On location at Easton Sports for an inside look at what it takes to build and test durable, high-performance bike wheels.	Sept. 29
Creating Cars Show your students a career that might really rev their engines by taking them inside Ford's Advanced Design Studio with two designers and an engineer. Behind the scenes, car design is all about science, technology, engineering and math! Need more info for your paper? Read an interview of a Performance engineer — Rolls Royce	Oct. 2
Maglev Trains Gliding on a wave of electromagnetic force, a maglev train could travel at 300 miles per hour or faster. Designer-engineers describe the mechanics and future benefits of such superconductor trains.	Oct. 12
The New York City Subway The New York City subway moves millions of people every day, thanks to the skills of a team of remarkable people.	Oct. 19
Cancelling Noise In 1978, Dr. Amar Bose was frustrated by the inability to hear good music in a noisy airplane cabin. Then he got curious and wondered if there was a way to separate what one wanted to hear from what one didn’t.	Oct. 26
The Skateboard Designer The pioneering designer and Head of Research and Development with Santa Cruz Skateboards takes students behind the scenes to show them how he uses math and science to design a strong skateboard that will last a "ridiculously long time."	Nov. 2
*HALLOWEEN Treat* - an extra movie this week! BATS! For some people, bats are one of the scariest groups of creatures out there. Not for Bert Grantges. He knows that without bats we'd be overrun by bugs, and that would be scarier. He uses basic math like estimation, percents and ratios to track bat populations.	Nov. 2
The Wind Business Watch the Movie According to data from the U.S. Department of Energy, the total wind power capacity installed in the United States was 2,472 megawatts in 1999. Only 15 states were producing electricity from the wind. Today the total installed capacity is over 28,000 megawatts, with installations in 35 states. 2,000 megawatts can power roughly 1 million homes. Wind power has certainly become an icon of clean, renewable energy, but behind the scenes it's all about math, science and careers. Check out what a wind analyst, an engineer and a construction manager do and see what it takes to turn one of our most abundant natural resources into a viable business.	Nov. 9
Designing Backpacks Watch the movie An essential part of any student’s gear is a good backpack. But have your students ever stopped to think about who designs them and how? Introduce them to Columbia Sportswear Designer Chris Araujio. Whether he's measuring the straps for comfort, calculating the backpack's volume, or designing the shape of the front pouch, math is critical to a good design.	Nov. 16
Recycling: Winning the War on Waste Watch the movie Each person in the U.S. generates about 25 pounds of garbage a week. That might not seem like much, but it means the nation's population produces nearly two hundred million tons of residential garbage every single year. Fortunately, up to 80% of that can actually be recycled. Go behind the scenes with a Strategic Planner for the City of Seattle to see how they are tackling the problem.	Nov. 23
NEW: Science & Sunglasses Watch the Movie The Zeiss Company was founded in Germany over a hundred and fifty years ago when Carl Zeiss began producing some of the first microscopes designed around solid optical theory and physics rather than trial and error. To this day, Zeiss remains one of the most respected names in optics. The company has helped define the state-of-the-art in binoculars, camera lenses, medical imaging, and even the optical instruments that power planetariums. Go inside a Zeiss facility in Northern Italy for a rare look at the science and technology behind designing, testing and manufacturing lenses for high-end sports performance sunglasses.	Nov. 30
Aquarium Makers Watch the movie You had better be sure your math is right if you're going to put 5,000 gallons of water, fish, coral and sand inside a house or office! Introduce your students to Nic Tiemens and Joe Pineda. They love the challenge of recreating a slice of the ocean indoors. Day in and day out, they use volume calculations, temperature, measurement and lots of science to create these beautiful habitats. Be sure to check out the downloadable classroom activity titled Aquariums Under Pressure, located just below the main movie.	Dec 7

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*The Shape of Phones* The term “cell phone” is rapidly becoming archaic as mobile devices go well beyond voice and text messaging, to include e-mail, cameras, web access and features of conventional computers. That translates into a continuing challenge for the designers, engineers and other specialists at Motorola who have to solve the problem of providing more options, more function and less size.	9/1/08	9/8/08
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Spaceports Whether you’re talking about privately owned and operated rockets to ferry cargo to low earth orbit, or the customers already in line for the opportunity to weightlessly gaze upon Earth from outer space, the “personal space flight revolution” will bring a new element of infrastructure to our communities: Spaceports. Building and operating these new launch facilities will require science, technology, engineering, math, imagination and problem solving skills. Will Spaceports be to students today what airports were to their great grandparents? Show your students this "101" on spaceports and find out what they think.	9/15/08	9/22/08
100,000 Computers a Day A rare and fascinating look inside the world's largest computer manufacturer, Dell Inc., where thousands of computers are custom-built and shipped around the world every day. From the call center to the inventory system to the assembly line and beyond, one thing is certain: The whole operation relies on a variety of math skills every step of the way.	9/22/08	9/29/08
Solar Powered Cars Using the energy it takes to run a hair dryer, this solar-powered car travels 200 miles at speeds of 50 to 65 mph without a drop of gas. Go behind the scenes and meet the team of students who built it. Last movie of the semester!	9/29/08	10/6/08
2nd Semester Movies
Flights of Imagination With human-powered flight, solar-powered flight, solar-powered stratospheric flight, the fastest solar powered car at the first World Solar Challenge race, the electric car prototype that became GM's EV1, and numerous other feats of engineering and innovation to his credit, visionary Paul MacCready (September 25, 1925 – August 28, 2007) was one of the truly great engineers of the 20th Century.Flights of Imagination takes you inside Paul MacCready’s company, AeroVironment, circa 1990, to meet the man and hear firsthand about some of his remarkable work.	10/20/08
Wind Farming Soaring 260 feet in the air with a wingspan the length of a football field, it is possible for a single wind turbine to produce enough energy to power 750 homes. Introduce your students to three engineers who use everything from algebra to physics and problem solving to statistics to provide us with a clean, renewable energy source. The movie features a visit to the largest wind farm in New York, Maple Ridge Wind Farm, a joint venture between Horizon Wind Energy and PPM Energy.	10/27/08
The New York City Subway The New York City subway moves millions of people every day, thanks to the skills of a team of remarkable people.	11/3/08
Wind Farming Soaring 260 feet in the air with a wingspan the length of a football field, it is possible for a single wind turbine to produce enough energy to power 750 homes. Introduce your students to three engineers who use everything from algebra to physics and problem solving to statistics to provide us with a clean, renewable energy source. The movie features a visit to the largest wind farm in New York, Maple Ridge Wind Farm, a joint venture between Horizon Wind Energy and PPM Energy.
Predicting the Weather From tornados to hurricanes and thunderstorms to climate change, these nine scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) are using math and science to better understand and predict severe weather systems. Need more info for your paper? Read an interview of a Meteorologist
Building Custom Guitars Go inside the workshop of Alembic, one of the most influential bass and guitar makers in the business, to see how they rely on precision numbers to craft guitars with the best quality sound and customized fit for each musician.
The Orion Space Capsule\| NASA is planning to send humans back to the Moon in 2018, but they’re already working on the spacecraft to get them there. NASA Aerospace and Industrial Engineer Robert Howard takes viewers inside the Habitability Design Center at Johnson Space Center for a look at the new Orion space capsule--and the math, engineering, and problem-solving skills his fascinating career demands.

How Calculus is Changing Architecture Greg Lynn talks about the mathematical roots of architecture -- and how calculus and digital tools allow modern designers to move beyond the traditional building forms. A glorious church in Queens (and a titanium tea set) illustrate his theory. About Greg Lynn : Greg Lynn is the head of Greg Lynn FORM, an architecture firm known for its boundary-breaking, biomorphic shapes and its embrace of digital tools for design and fabrication. Full bio and more links
Landscape Architects When most people think of architects, they think of buildings, but what about the parks, plazas and gardens that adorn our cities? Meet two landscape architects who tell the story of competing against top firms in the world to win the opportunity to design a one-of-a kind botanical garden for the city of Chicago: the Lurie Garden at Millennium Park.
Structural Engineering To design buildings that don't fall down, you need to know how your materials will respond to forces such as gravity, wind, and earthquakes.
Making Sparks Solar panels are a practical source of electricity for an individual or a nation.
The ForesterFor Tami Sabol, the forest is her office. As a Forester for Plum Creek Timber Company, she is responsible for the health of hundreds of thousands of acres of trees. Using math and science is a routine part of her work.
Undersea Treasure A probability map, constructed by a mathematician, locates a sunken U.S. ship with the largest sunken gold treasure in U.S. history, and reveals even greater wonders.



Reliable Robots When it comes to designing robots for space, making sure that they can complete their missions is the name of the game for NASA’s robotics engineers. That requires math, especially probability.
The Starshade Is there life on planets in other star systems? It's a very old question. But finding the answer may get simpler with a new invention by astrophysicist, professor and inventor Webster Cash. Running time 5:55 minutes.
Statistics in Farming There are over 2.1 million farms in the U.S., totaling over 900 million acres. And those millions of harvests aren’t only producing food; they’re also producing data--a lot of data! That’s where statisticians like Sarah Hoffman and Jackie Brown of the USDA come in.
Recycling Computers Every year over 250 million computers and 100 million cell phones are tossed aside in the US alone. Go inside Electronic Recyclers, the largest “e-waste” facility in California, to see how they break down millions of pounds of electronics every month. Everything from computers to cell phones, TVs to Xboxes, comes through their doors to be crushed, shredded, melted down and reused.
Water Supply The water that comes out of your tap has traveled a long way to get there.
Fish Farming Aquaculture is a farming technology that could help feed the world's growing population.
Popcorn, Peanuts, Hotdogs If your job is to feed 20,000 hungry fans at Yankee Stadium, your motto had better be "Be Prepared". First one in the Ballpark Determining who is the best athlete on the field is hardly a matter of opinion. Sports reporters stay ahead of the competition by arriving early and keeping a close watch on statistics.
The Starshade Is there life on planets in other star systems? It's a very old question. But finding the answer may get simpler with a new invention by astrophysicist, professor and inventor Webster Cash.	Wed., Apr. 8
Statistics in Farming There are over 2.1 million farms in the U.S., totaling over 900 million acres. And those millions of harvests aren’t only producing food; they’re also producing data--a lot of data! That’s where statisticians like Sarah Hoffman and Jackie Brown of the USDA come in.	Wed., Apr. 15
Recycling Computers Every year over 250 million computers and 100 million cell phones are tossed aside in the US alone. Go inside Electronic Recyclers, the largest “e-waste” facility in California, to see how they break down millions of pounds of electronics every month. Everything from computers to cell phones, TVs to Xboxes, comes through their doors to be crushed, shredded, melted down and reused.	Wed., Apr. 22
Water Supply The water that comes out of your tap has traveled a long way to get there.	Wed., Apr. 29
Roller Coasters Designing thrilling, but safe, roller coasters requires a healthy respect for the laws of physics combined with a visionary's attitude that "the sky is the limit."
Powering the Planet To consider the space solar power concept requires an understanding of science, technology, engineering, math, energy, policy, environmental factors, and more. Space solar power is an engineering project on a scale that rivals the greatest in history. Students need to be informed and able to participate in the conversation. (Watch the Movie Close-up for your second source for this movie!)


Meteorologist
Engineering Faster Bikes Lighter. Stronger. Faster. That's the goal of Niko Henderson, an engineer for Easton Sports. He uses science, mathematics, engineering and innovative testing to help produce some of the fastest bikes on the road. Treat your students to a rare glimpse inside the research and development test laboratory at Easton Sports.
Testing Bats From the cannon room to the bat-swinging robot to the bat handle-breaking machine, the engineers at Easton Sports are testing the latest sports equipment for durability, performance and handling.
Inventing with Polygons Inventor Chuck Hoberman uses polygons to build amazing expandable structures.
Designing Bicycles Making bicycles that are strong enough for stunts requires the right combination of triangles and circles.
Coral Reefs Biologist Joanie Kleypus studies the living coral that protects coastlines and provides miles of underwater habitat for the abundant marine animal and plant life.
Solar Powered Cars: Using the energy it takes to run a hair dryer, this solar-powered car travels 200 miles at speeds of 50 to 65 mph. Meet the team of students who built it.
Sports Photography If you're a sports photographer, you have to select and shoot your pictures in a split second, perhaps while trying to keep up with the quarterback as he runs downfield. It's a job that requires an expert's understanding of light, lenses and shutter speed.
Voyage of Ventana Cold, dark, fascinating and deadly: These are the attributes of the ocean depths. How can we explore such an environment when no diver can descend beyond 100 meters and survive? Enter the Ventana, a remotely operated vehicle.

4th Nine Weeks - Movies whose deadlines have passed.....
Calculating the Volume of a Cylinder In the 1800s, New York City required that all buildings higher than 6 stories be equipped with a rooftop water tower. This was necessary to prevent the need for excessively high pressures at lower elevations, which could burst pipes.
Ice Cream the Italian Way From having the right ingredients on hand for all 300 flavors to keeping the frozen treats at a frosty -30 degrees, the technicians at Ciao Bella Gelato Company have ice cream making down to a science.
Communications Satellites A system of satellites that orbit the Earth at various distances makes it possible to communicate from anywhere, to anywhere. What holds them up there?
Motorcycle Marketing If you sell motorcycles for a living, you should test them out in all terrains, at least if you are Donna Vandenberg.

Last movie for this grading period!