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
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
Watch middle schoolers at their soccer match and explore the gemetry of the corner kick. What's the best angle and why? Where is the best zone to kick within? Read about their exploration and methods in this article.... CONTINUE READING
This video guide is appropriate for middle and high school 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
Why does the width of water in the fountain, or even from a kitchen faucet, get narrower as it falls. Watch this video to see this phenomenon and to consider this question. For a more detailed look at this same phenomenon at the same fountain, watch this video too.... CONTINUE READING
Have you ever considered the math and science involved in something as artistic as dance? In this video we take a metaphorical walk through the amazing dance moves demonstrated to us by members of the Dallas Black Dance Theater. Physics especially contributes to dance, and you can learn more about the following properties in this video: Horizontal Momentum, Power of Triangles, Right Angles, Gravity, Center of Gravity... CONTINUE READING
Have you ever considered the math and science involved in something as artistic as dance? In this video we take a metaphorical walk through the amazing dance moves demonstrated to us by members of the Dallas Black Dance Theater. Physics especially contributes to dance, and you can learn more about the following properties in this video: Angles, Horizontal and Vertical Momentum... CONTINUE READING
Have you ever considered the math and science involved in something as artistic as dance? In this video we take a metaphorical walk through the amazing dance moves demonstrated to us by members of the Dallas Black Dance Theater. Physics especially contributes to dance, and you can learn more about the following properties in this video: Gravity and Friction... CONTINUE READING
Have you ever considered the math and science involved in something as artistic as dance? In this video we take a metaphorical walk through the amazing dance moves demonstrated to us by members of the Dallas Black Dance Theater. Physics especially contributes to dance, and you can learn more about the following properties in this video: Friction, Horizontal and Vertical Momentum, Torque, Center of Gravity, Inertia, Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, Angular Momentum... CONTINUE READING