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Designing Stronger Skateboards

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.thefutureschannel.com (Views: 104, Clicks: 19)  View Story

It's pretty common for skateboards to break. So Tim Piumarta makes skateboards that "last a ridiculously long time." He has to understand everything from force and kinetic energy to measurement and algebra in order to make extremely strong, long-lasting boards.

1 comments | Tags: skateboards algebra hands-on math activity design & architechture | Topic: Math Fun BAD >_<

#1 by lisab posted ago +1 apples bad good
I love this video! Great one to share with Middle School kids to share the importance of math!
I can't wait to watch more of the videos on this site!
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