This video guide is appropriate for younger 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
What sort of engineering goes into works of art, like this bronze sculpture? Quite a bit actually! Let's take a closer look, together!... CONTINUE READING
Join Willa and Andrew as they discuss an interesting observation about the windows at the Region 12 campus building. Their dialogue leads them into looking at the building through the lens of STEM. This video is part of a series of stops developed in partnership with Region 12 ESC.... CONTINUE READING
Ramps and stairs are important for access. What is the slope of the ramp and of the stairs leading to the Region 12 building? This video is part of a series of stops developed in partnership with Region 12 ESC.... CONTINUE READING
How could you figure out the height of the flagpole outside the building and what math concepts are involved? Join Willa and Andrew as they discuss. This video is part of a series of stops developed in partnership with Region 12 ESC.... CONTINUE READING
Collaboration is not just an aspiration but a design element that is visible here at Region 12 campus. Join Willa and Andrew as they dialogue about what they notice and the STEM connections to this critical goal for educators and students. This video is part of a series of stops developed in partnership with Region 12 ESC.... CONTINUE READING
Join Willa and Andrew as they use simple estimation skills while observing a picture. This video is part of a series of stops developed in partnership with Region 12 ESC.... CONTINUE READING
The oranges, blues, and greens of the Region 10 ESC logo show up a lot in this building, from floors to chairs to posters - but why were these colors chosen? How do designers use a color scheme to create an intentional effect? How is a color wheel a type of math or scientific model? And how do distances from each other on color wheels help in design?... CONTINUE READING
The positioning of the windows in the Region 10 ESC lobby makes the light bounce back and forth a bunch when viewed from the correct angle! But why is it that the reflections seem to be fading away into the distance? And how are we still able to see through to the outside as well?... CONTINUE READING
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