Algebra in the Real World - Engineering Faster BikesLighter. Stronger. Faster. That's the objective of Niko Henderson, an engineer for Easton Sports. He uses science, mathematics, engineering and innovative testing to help produce some of the fastest bikes on the road. Treat your students to a rare glimpse inside the research and development test laboratory at Easton Sports. ALGEBRA IN THE REAL WORLD | Creating CarsBeing able to drive a car is something most students want. Have they ever considered having a job designing the cars of the future? Take your students inside Ford Motor Company's Advanced Concepts Center to see how designers and engineers use math to steer the design of their concept cars in the right direction. PROBLEM SOLVING | The DoghousePlanning the construction of a doghouse requires more math skills than one might think. What problem-solving strategies do you suppose would make the job easier? GREEN ENERGY | Making SparksFinding alternatives to fossil fuels has been making a lot of headlines lately. Show your students the science behind one valuable energy source that's got lots of potential. FOOD FOR THOUGHT | The BakeryWhether he's making mouth-watering chocolate croissants or perfectly flaky apricot danishes, this baker has to make sure that he has just the right amount of each ingredient. What's one of his most important tools? Math. THINKING AHEAD | Solar Powered CarsUsing the energy it takes to run a hair dryer, this solar-powered car travels 200 miles at speeds of 50 to 65 mph. Meet the team of students who built it.Watch the movie A GROWING INDUSTRY | The Business of FarmingDo your students know where their food comes from? There are more than 350 different commodities grown in California, including rice, dairy, avocados, meat, strawberries, grapes and lots and lots of almonds. In a state that provides approximately 15 percent of the United States agriculture, statistics are an important tool used by agricultural economists to keep up with supply and demand.Watch the movie ALGEBRA IN THE REAL WORLD | Roller CoastersThe heart-pumping exhilaration keeps us coming back time and time again, but it's the laws of the physics and a great deal of math that keep these thrill rides soaring through the air day after day. Real World Math & Science: The Black-Footed FerretIn a remote prairie in Northern Colorado, this small, elusive species is making a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction. After a twist of fate 25 years ago, when a dog discovered one lone ferret, the black-footed ferret recovery effort has become one of the most successful conservation programs ever conducted. Introduce your students to these cute carnivores, whose story is rich in math and science. Problem solving: 100,000 Computers a DayTake a rare and fascinating look inside the world's largest computer manufacturer, Dell Inc., where thousands of computers are custom-built and shipped around the world every day. From the call center to the inventory system to the assembly line and beyond, one thing is certain: the whole operation relies on a variety of math skills every step of the way. FOR THE BIRDS | A Wildlife Refuge?Providing a safe haven for migrating birds is one of the many responsibilities of wildlife biologists Jennifer Wilson and Floyd Truetken. The Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge on the Gulf Coast of Texas is home to more than 300 species of birds as well as other animals such as alligators, armadillos and coyotes. See why it is so important to preserve this ecological sanctuary and the many like it around the country!
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