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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

How does Gravity Affect Flowing Water? (version 2)

  • July 30

Why does the width of water in the fountain, or even from a kitchen faucet, get narrower as it falls. Watch this video to see this phenomenon and to consider this question. For a more detailed look at this same phenomenon at the same fountain, watch this video too.... CONTINUE READING

What is Mathematical about a Tree? (version 2)

  • July 30

How do the size of branches in a tree change as you move up a tree trunk? And why do we see this change in size? Also, what does that have to do with the branch functions? Watch this video to see all trees in a different, and mathematical, way. Watch this video for a more detailed explanation on this question.... CONTINUE READING

Bois D’arc Tree at Twelve Hills Nature Science Center

  • February 24

Estimation and measurements help us understand aspects of measuring space between thorns on the Dois D'arc tree. We asked the question at the Twelve Hills Nature Science Center to show different ways to estimate and measure.  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... CONTINUE READING