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How many different types of plants are in this meadow?

  • July 30

The meadow at the nature center has been the subject of much study by lots of people and thanks to the iNaturalist app, we can all consider the data and add to it too! Join us as we demonstrate that species diversity is not just an abstract concept. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DRL 2115393. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the... CONTINUE READING

How many more knobs are at the bottom of the tree than at the top?

  • July 30

We noticed an interesting trend in the hackberry trees we observed at the Nature Center. Join us as we dove into our observation using our math lens. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DRL 2115393. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.... CONTINUE READING

Why does Bedstraw stick to our Clothes?

  • July 30

Bedstraw - is it merely an annoyance or is there more to it? Join us as we consider this question. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DRL 2115393. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.... CONTINUE READING

What type of Walking Pattern do Quadrupeds Use?

  • July 30

Join Willa and Andrew as they have fun at the dog park and stumble upon an interesting mathematical question even while they admire their four-legged friends. This video is part of a series of walkSTEM stops produced in partnership with the National Museum of Mathematics in New York City (also known as MoMath).... CONTINUE READING

Is the Flatiron Building a right triangle?

  • July 30

Join us as we admire the renowned Flatiron Building in New York City and also consider its mathematical properties. This video is part of a series of walkSTEM stops produced in partnership with the National Museum of Mathematics in New York City (also known as MoMath).... CONTINUE READING

What shapes do you see?

  • July 30

The logo in the Region 10 ESC lobby is key focal point to the design of the room – a part that we’re drawn to, and helps tie everything together. But how many different ways a single geometric design like this logo can be analyzed?... CONTINUE READING

How do Computers Think?

  • July 30

Computer analysis and robotics has advanced quite a bit in recent years! But how do computers actually "think?" And how different is that from what we do? Here are supplementary student activity sheets for all educators to use. Learn more about Computational Thinking using exp... CONTINUE READING