Month:
How can you estimate the height of the DNA Tower using yourself?
- June 1
DNA Tower in Children’s Playground at Klyde Warren Park... CONTINUE READING
What’s the Circumference of the Visit Dallas Kiosk?
- June 1
Visit Dallas Kiosk at Klyde Warren Park... CONTINUE READING
What inertia tests can you run on the playground spinner – safely?
- June 1
Playground Spinner in Children’s Playground at Klyde Warren Park... CONTINUE READING
Why is a soccer ball shaped like that?
- May 1
Why are both pentagons and hexagons used in a soccer ball as opposed to just hexagons? What is the actual geometry of a soccer ball and why? Read about the production of this video which was developed in partnership with a high school math teacher and soccer coach in this article.... CONTINUE READING
How fast is that ball actually moving – and does the goalie even have time to react?
- May 1
Students compare the speed of a soccer ball during their match and compare it to professional ball speeds. Read about the evolution of this video, which was developed in partnership with a middle school math teacher and his students, in this article.... CONTINUE READING
Could 1% of a World Cup crowd actually fit on this field?
- May 1
Students consider the question of just how many people would fit on the soccer field on which their team is playing a match. It's an estimation question and highlights on just how easy it is to come up with a good estimate on the fly if you need to. Read about the evolution of this video, which was developed in partnership with a middle school math teacher and his students, in this... CONTINUE READING
How could we develop a brand new material to make a perfect soccer field – both safe and fast?
- May 1
Consider the differences between grass vs. turf soccer fields. What are the pros and cons of each? What STEM concepts underlie this choice? Read about the evolution of this video, which was developed in partnership with a middle school math teacher, in this article.... CONTINUE READING
What’s the best angle for a kick to lead to a goal?
- May 1
Watch middle schoolers at their soccer match and explore the gemetry of the corner kick. What's the best angle and why? Where is the best zone to kick within? Read about their exploration and methods in this article.... CONTINUE READING