Linda. I recently posted about Margaret Wertheim as well.
http://silverspringstudio.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/crochet-at-the-quantum-level/
I whole-heartedly agree with your conclusion:"that we can engage people in learning about abstract ideas not only through thinking but also through play."
As a teacher,and artist, I practice that all the time!
Re: How to Upcycle a T-Shirt into a Cardigan
Fabulous! I am definitely going to use this!
posted: 9:13 am on May 9thRe: When Natural Beauty, Crochet, and Math Collide
Linda. I recently posted about Margaret Wertheim as well.
posted: 9:08 am on May 9thhttp://silverspringstudio.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/crochet-at-the-quantum-level/
I whole-heartedly agree with your conclusion:"that we can engage people in learning about abstract ideas not only through thinking but also through play."
As a teacher,and artist, I practice that all the time!