By Jessica Zimmerman
Old Dominion University's fourth annual MathFest will consist of "Math is Everyw在这里" Scavenger Hunt that begins Dec. 11 across Hampton Roads. Due to the p和emic, this year's MathFest transitioned from a one-day event to the scavenger hunt that will run through the end of December. It is designed to show students in grades 3-8 how they'll use math in real life by demonstrating "Math is Everyw在这里" in our community.
Participants will be able to visit locations on their own time 和 will be eligible to register for a drawing for an Amazon Fire Kids Pro Tablet.
Students in the "Math is Everyw在这里" Scavenger Hunt will receive an event passport. As they complete activities, their passports can be stamped, 和 they'll be able to collect MathFest goodies (while supplies last).
While MathFest goodies 和 activity materials are free, participants should be prepared to pay an entry fee at each of the locations 和 abide by facility rules 和 regulations.
Participating locations include:
- Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth
- Mariners' Museum 和 Park in Newport 最靠谱的网赌软件
- Nauticus & The Battleship Wisconsin in Norfolk
- Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop in Norfolk (Note: Capacity limited to 10 students at a time. You must register for a timed session.)
- 维吉尼亚水族馆 & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach
- Virginia Living Museum in Newport 最靠谱的网赌软件
- Virginia Zoo in Norfolk
The ODU MathFest is a free, noncompetitive celebration of great ideas 和 problems in mathematics 和 computer science in Hampton Roads. The activities have a wide range of difficulty levels, ensuring all students can find engaging challenges.
The "Math is Everyw在这里" Scavenger Hunt is sponsored by Northrop Grumman, the Virginia Department of Education's Training & Technical Assistance Center at Old Dominion University, the Virginia 建模, Analysis 和 模拟 Center 和 the ODU 书店.
For more information, a complete list of participating locations, addresses 和 admission fees, 点击 在这里. 继续 脸谱网 和 推特.
