Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Devising an Algorithm for Solving Rubik's Cube
If you're the kind of person who has taken apart your Rubik's cube in order to grease the inside parts so it will move more smoothly, this could be a great project for you. This will show you three sets of move sequences that accomplish...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Making Patterns With Rubik's Cube
This project challenges you to figure out how to make geometric patterns with Rubik's Cube. Leaving your cube in one of these positions makes it much more tempting to pick it up and 'fix' it. See if you can determine how different...
PBS
Pbs: Rubik's Cube Volume
Revealing multiple ways to find volume using a Rubik's cube. This video focuses on modeling volume and explaining why two different volume equations will give you the same answer.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Group Theory 101: How to Play a Rubik's Cube Like a Piano
Mathematics explains the workings of the universe, from particle physics to engineering and economics. Math is even closely related to music, and their common ground has something to do with a Rubik's Cube puzzle. Michael Staff explains...
Read Works
Read Works: Return of the Cube
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Rubik's Cube. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Return of the Cube
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about competitive Rubik's Cube tournaments. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Puzzle Games
A collection of Math puzzles including well-known ones like Tetris and Rubik's Cube, and less familiar ones like the Rotation Game and Zinlock, as well as wordsearches and number puzzles.