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How does the size of our soccer field compare to a full-size regulation one?

  • May 1

Join us as we explore the Voice of Hope campus, where we investigate the imensions of the field when used for soccer play! 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. This stop is designed for upper elementary, middle, and high school students. We inv... 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

What shapes are in turtles and other living things? – Turtle Pond

  • September 9

Do you know why turtles' shells are shaped the way they are? What about the pattern on the shell? Join Dr. Glen Whitney, Founder of the National Museum of Mathematics, as you discover different shapes found in turtles at NorthPark Center and other living things. This video was supported by NorthPark Center. Supplementary Activity Guides for this video to extend student learning for K-12 grade levels are freely available here:... CONTINUE READING

What shapes bring us together?

  • September 9

High school members of the Women in STEM club in Greenhill School stop at the playground on their math walk to share some math with the second graders. What geometric shapes do we notice around Founders Place? How do the shapes affect the mood of the setting? How does math affect the way we feel? This content was made by community members from the Greenhill School - we invite all interested groups to reach out and find more information on creating content of their own with us at... CONTINUE READING

How symmetrical is a Buckyball?

  • September 9

Join Dr. Glen Whitney, Founder of the National Museum of Mathematics, as you discover the most symmetrical object at NorthPark Center- the Buckyball! Learn how to determine how symmetrical a shape is, and what makes the Buckyball so special. This video was supported by NorthPark Center. Supplementary Activity Guides for this video to extend student learning for K-12 grade levels are freely available here: htt... CONTINUE READING

What’s the Mathematical Mystery Here? Fountain

  • September 9

Join Dr. Glen Whitney, Founder of the National Museum of Mathematics, as you discover the mystery hidden in a seemingly regular fountain at NorthPark Center. This video was supported by NorthPark Center. Supplementary Activity Guides for this video to extend student learning for K-12 grade levels are freely available here: https://talkstem.org/talkstem-activity-guides/... CONTINUE READING