Geometry Math Scavenger Hunt Directions:

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Geometry
Math Scavenger Hunt
Name: ________________________________________
Directions: You will need this paper, a pencil, and your iPad. Use your iPad to complete the scavenger
hunt and then record your answers on this sheet as evidence that you have completed the task.
1.) Visit Mrs. Warner’s Website at (www.rtmsd.org Penncrest High School  efaculty Mrs. Warner).
Click on 2 Geometry. Find the Class Syllabus under the picture and read it!
List 2 topics covered in this class that you have heard of before:
a.) ______________________________
b.) ______________________________
List 2 topics covered in this class that you have never heard of before:
a.) _____________________________
b.) _____________________________
2.) Click on the Online Textbook link  on the bottom right hand corner is the Online Book Link. Log
in using Username: penncrest Password: penncrest
a.)
What is the first topic in Chapter 1 that you will be studying?
b.)
Which chapter includes an introduction to Quadrilaterals?
3.) What is the value of pi to 10 digits?
4.) Make an alphabetical list of 8 math terms that begin with the same letter.
5.) Describe what each of the following symbols means and which mathematician is credited for using
them?
a.) i
b.) e
c.) !
d.) ±
6.) Describe briefly 2 real life examples of quadratics.
a.)
b.)
7.) Find and write down a math joke or cartoon.
8.) Describe 1 real life application of the use of scientific notation.
a.) For a very small number:
b.) For a very large number:
9.) What is a magic square? Sketch one.
10.) Find a math expression used in sports. Write it down and describe what it is used to calculate.
11.) In your own words, what is a Pythagorean Triple?
12.) Define and give 2 examples of triangular numbers.
13.) What is the golden ratio? Give an example of where you may have seen it used.
14.) What is a googol?
15.) How many people do you need in a group to ensure at least 50% probability that 2 people in the
group share a birthday?
Extra: PLEASE!!!! List any fun iPad apps you find that relate to math
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