Waterfall
- July 30
What determines the shape of a waterfall? And how we use talkSTEM resources to figure it out?... CONTINUE READING
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What do we notice about this bronze sculpture?
- July 30
What sort of engineering goes into works of art, like this bronze sculpture? Quite a bit actually! Let's take a closer look, together!... CONTINUE READING
Windows and Light: Why do I see Reflections on One Side Only?
- July 30
Join Willa and Andrew as they discuss an interesting observation about the windows at the Region 12 campus building. Their dialogue leads them into looking at the building through the lens of STEM. This video is part of a series of stops developed in partnership with Region 12 ESC.... CONTINUE READING
Why are the windows like an infiinity mirror, but not quite?
- July 30
The positioning of the windows in the Region 10 ESC lobby makes the light bounce back and forth a bunch when viewed from the correct angle! But why is it that the reflections seem to be fading away into the distance? And how are we still able to see through to the outside as well?... CONTINUE READING
How does Gravity Affect Flowing Water? (version 2)
- July 30
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
Physics of Dance Workshop – Part 2
- September 9
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
Physics of Dance Workshop – Part 5
- September 9
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