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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 could we develop a brand new material to make a perfect soccer field – both safe and fast?

• May 1

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

Why did the designers of this building decide to use Mass Timber?

• July 30

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

How does Mass Timber Affect the Acoustic Properties of this Building?

• July 30

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

Bay Bridge

• July 30

There's a lot of geometry goin on in bridge design, from triangles to curves to parallel lines - what can we notifce about those forms as we drive through?... CONTINUE READING

World Series

• July 30

Let's take a look at the math happening in the baseball world series!... CONTINUE READING

Why does Bedstraw stick to our Clothes?

• July 30

Bedstraw - is it merely an annoyance or is there more to it? Join us as we consider this question. 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.... CONTINUE READING

What’s the Slope?

• July 30

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 does the design of the building foster collaboration?

• July 30

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

Why these colors?

• July 30

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