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The Legacy of Benjamin Banneker in Today's World

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  The Importance & Benefits of Learning About Land Surveying as a Kid Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught land surveyor and scientist who lived during the 18th century. He is an inspiring figure for many, especially children. Tariq Brown has created a class to teach kids about Benjamin Banneker's legacy and how he used land surveying technology to build the first city in the United States. This class will teach kids about the history of land surveying, from its early beginnings to its modern applications in building and construction today. It will also provide an introduction to the principles of cartography, topography, engineering, and other related topics that are essential for understanding how land surveying works. Through this class, children can gain an appreciation for this important part of American history while learning valuable skills that they can apply in their own lives. — Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught land surveyor and mathematician. His work is an inspira...

Math Thru Music

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  Music and math have always gone hand in hand. From the ancient Greeks to modern day musicians, music and math have been intertwined for centuries. With the rise of digital music technology, it has become easier than ever to explore the relationship between math and music through the art of DJ-ing. DJ-ing has become an incredibly popular form of musical expression in recent years, with DJs using their skills to mix and manipulate tracks to create unique soundscapes. But what many people don’t realize is that DJ-ing also provides a great way to explore the relationship between math and music theory. By understanding how different frequencies interact with each other, DJs can create complex rhythms and melodies that are both pleasing to listen to and mathematically accurate. — Music and math have always been intertwined. Math has been used to create the sound of music while music has been used to teach math. But what if we could take it one step further and use music theory to teach...