We're look at an interesting real math problem relating to the United States Congress. Why does Alabama have 7 representatives? It turns out the answer isn't as simple as you'd think, and it involves some division, some fascinating mathematical paradoxes, and some incredible history. Where else can you discuss Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and square roots all in one 75 minute session?
The old, abandoned water park, Splashopolis, has been taken over by vampires! Locals have been going missing, animals have become dangerous around the park, and the slides have been twisted into the dreaded Castle Hydrocula. You and your comrades call yourselves UPDN (Undead Pursuit, Destruction, and Neutralize), and it’s your job to flush them out. Your plan is to get the innocents out safe while taking down the vampires with your tools and your wits. It’s a hot day at the waterpark, but do you and your team really have the advantage against this so-called Hydrocula and his vampire minions?
This game is played with the Everyday Heroes Tabletop RPG. The game uses the D&D 5th Edition System. If you know D&D, you know this game. Otherwise its easy to learn!
We're look at an interesting real math problem relating to the United States Congress. Why does Alabama have 7 representatives? It turns out the answer isn't as simple as you'd think, and it involves some division, some fascinating mathematical paradoxes, and some incredible history. Where else can you discuss Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and square roots all in one 75 minute session?
Imagine that you shoot a ball at a 45 degree angle from the bottom left corner of a pool table. What will happen? In this activity, we'll explore a variety of questions related to this basic set-up and discover how the answers differ based on the dimensions of the table.
Imagine that you shoot a ball at a 45 degree angle from the bottom left corner of a pool table. What will happen? In this activity, we'll explore a variety of questions related to this basic set-up and discover how the answers differ based on the dimensions of the table.
