Mt 322 Topics in Geometry - Fall 2003

Assignment 8: The Hyperbolic Plane (Part 1)

November 18, 2003

• We will be working in small groups to develop some proofs. Each group will be asked to present some of its work at the board. You may find some ideas for proofs that you will want to write up carefully for your Proof Book.

• We will be working in small groups on the first set of Activities of Chapter 8.

  Most of this semester, we have been working in the ordinary environment of The Geometer's Sketchpad. In Chapter 8 we will be working in the hyperbolic plane -- where a small change in one of Euclid's postulates has a large impact on the shape of space!

• Test #3 will be given in class. The study guide is available.

• Chapter 8 - Part 2 will be available when you turn in your test.

• We will continue working in small groups on the Activities for Chapter 8. There is some strange stuff going on in the hyperbolic plane, and you will want to include at least two proofs from this chapter in your Proof Book.

• Your Proof Book is due.