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 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
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
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
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
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
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
This video guide is appropriate for younger 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
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
This video guide is appropriate for middle and high school students as they consider the rain chains that represent an important element of the sustainably designed STEM and Innovation Center at the school.... CONTINUE READING