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Using arrays, how many windows are there?

  • September 9

What's the best way to figure out the number of windows on the Texas School Book Depository? Math, of course! Watch the video to see how we applied the concept of arrays to answer this question. This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING

What is a trapezoid?

  • September 9

Join us on a math walk where we look for geometric shapes at Dallas City Hall. The building reminds us of a triangle embedded in the ground. The result looks like a trapezoid. What is a trapezoid? What other shapes can you recognize in this building? How can we measure the angle made by the building? This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING

How do you compare shapes?

  • September 9

What is this oversized sculpture? How can we use science to appreciate this art piece and math to understand more about it? Visit Dallas City Hall Plaza and explore "The Dallas Piece" for yourself. This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING

Is the pool circular?

  • September 9

How can you tell if an object is circular? We show you two methods for determining if an object could be a circle and invite you to try it out yourself! This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING

How do you measure speed?

  • September 9

Marta Pan's kinetic artwork, Floating Sculpture, is the subject of our STEM lens. What mathematical questions did Marta inspire when she created this work? Let's explore! This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING

How tall are the flagpoles?

  • September 9

Towering over Dallas City Hall Plaza are 3 flag poles. How do we use similar triangles and shadows to determine their height? This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING

How does environment affect a building?

  • September 9

The Dallas Holocaust Museum is striking in its appearance and we used our STEM lens during our recent visit to appreciate its design. This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING

How tall are the gateway arches?

  • September 9

West End Historic District is marked by these beautiful brick arches and we wonder what is the tallest person that could walk under them? We used math to figure that out. This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING

How can we measure arches and lines?

  • September 9

Over 7 million people visit the West End Historic District every year! What if they all stood in line to visit? What would that look like? We use math to help us understand this gargantuan number! This video was supported by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.... CONTINUE READING