Clouds
- July 30
Clouds are really incredible when you stop and think about them! So let's stop and think, and come up with a set of STEM questions all about them.... CONTINUE READING
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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
How and why do branches get smaller at the tops of trees?
- July 30
Join Willa and Andrew as they enjoy some time at the park and wonder why trees look the way they do. 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 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
What’s mathematical about a tree?
- July 30
Why do so many trees get thinner and thinner the higher up you go? Let's apply some math to the situation and figure it out!... CONTINUE READING
What makes nature so appealing to us?
- July 30
What math aspects make nature so satisfying? Come for a stroll in the park as we think about it together.... CONTINUE READING