Math in Real Life
Math in… Cake
We have one big cake that has been sliced. How do we express each piece in relation to the big cake mathematically?
Math in… Digital Colors
Ever wondered about the math behind the vibrant colors on your digital screens? What does “RGB” mean? How can three colors make all the colors you see?
Math in… Braiding
Did you know there is even math related to hair braids? Get a quick rundown of the theory behind it.
Math in… Sliced Bread
Can you guess the shape of an entire loaf of bread when you see a slice of it? Mathematicians can! How do they do it?
Math in… Roller Coasters
Did you know that the twists and turns of the roller coaster tracks are full of math?
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?