What inertia tests can you run on the playground spinner – safely?
- June 1
Playground Spinner in Children’s Playground at Klyde Warren Park... CONTINUE READING
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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
What’s the best angle for a kick to lead to a goal?
- May 1
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
Waterfall
- July 30
What determines the shape of a waterfall? And how we use talkSTEM resources to figure it out?... CONTINUE READING
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