Rhythmic Approach
to Geometry 

 
 

The interactive figures on these web pages correspond to the figures in the paper "A rhythmic approach to geometry", written by Alfinio Flores, published in Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School, 7, 378-383 (March 2002).

Abstract
Dynamical capabilities of Geometer's Sketchpad are used to generate parabolas, pursuit curves, spirals, and caustics. Students can develop familiarity with these curves before the abstract treatment they will encounter in later years.

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Sample Figure
Instructions