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How does the size of our soccer field compare to a full-size regulation one?

• May 1

Join us as we explore the Voice of Hope campus, where we investigate the imensions of the field when used for soccer play! 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. This stop is designed for upper elementary, middle, and high school students. We inv... 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 are players supposed to know where a high cross is going?

• May 1

How do parabolas and axes of symmetry relate to a high cross during soccer practice? How are good players using the mathematics of parabolas to anticipate where to position themselves? 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

What’s the probability that a penalty kick is made?

• May 1

High school students and their math teacher developed this video concept where they conduct an experiment on penalty kicks. They were curious as to the probability of scoring a penalty shot. Read about their exploration and methods in this article.... CONTINUE READING

What’s the probability of hitting a bullseye?

• January 27

We explore archery as an activity and wonder what's the probability of making a bullseye? In the discussion, we think about factors that could affect making a bullseye that go beyond skill.... CONTINUE READING

How does Mass Timber Affect the Acoustic Properties of this Building?

• July 30

This video guide is appropriate for middle and high school students as they consider the large amount of mass timber that represents an important element of the sustainably designed STEM and Innovation Center at the school.... CONTINUE READING