Math in Real Life
Math in… Death Valley
The elevation of Badwater Basin in Death Valley, California is -282 feet… but how can an elevation be negative?
Math in… Tree Rings
Why does a log have circles all over it? What does concentric mean? And is an annulus a bathroom word?
Math in… Zellij
Math has lived in different cultures in various forms for centuries! Let’s take a look at just one way that people have used math and tessellations to make beautiful art.
Math in… Ferris Wheels
Which gondola offers the best view on a Ferris wheel? How can math help us explain it?