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Why is a soccer ball shaped like that?

  • May 1

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 are players supposed to know where a high cross is going?

  • May 1

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

Sphere

  • July 30

In what way is the MSG Sphere stadium in LA like a children's playground? Let's discuss! Watch this video from talkSTEM video library as a follow-up.... CONTINUE READING

What shapes do you see?

  • July 30

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