Math, Logic, Critical Thinking: Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land!

By Tim Gamble (and Donald Duck)

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For this week's lesson in critical thinking skills (link to last week's article), I am turning to none other than Donald Duck for inspiration! 

In 1959, Walt Disney put out a 27-minute animated film starring Donald Duck, entitled Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land. In it, Donald Duck explores a fantasy world where nature, art, music, and games are intertwined with mathematics. Just like our real world is. 

I remember watching this as a kid, but still enjoy it today. I hope you will watch it, by yourself or with your children, and enjoy it too. 

Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land (1959)

 

YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv4gWPurN9k

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