PBS
Solving the Wolverine Problem with Graph Coloring
At one time, Wolverine served on four different superhero teams. How did he do it? He may have used graph coloring.
PBS
Instant Insanity Puzzle
Imagine you have four cubes, whose faces are colored red, blue, yellow, and green. Can you stack these cubes so that each color appears exactly once on each of the four sides of the stack?
PBS
The Secrets of Feynman Diagrams
Unlock the secrets of Feynman Diagrams. Part 5 in our Quantum Field Theory series.
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Science YouTubers attempting a graph theory puzzle
A classic puzzle in graph theory, the "Utilities problem", a description of why it is unsolvable on a plane, and how it becomes solvable on surfaces with a different topology.
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Circle Division Solution: Circle Division - Part 2 of 2
Moser's circle problem, and its solution.
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Euler's Formula and Graph Duality - Part 2 of 4
A very clever proof of Euler's characteristic formula using spanning trees.
PBS
Quantum Vortices and Superconductivity + Challenge Answers
Scientists studying quantum vortices and their impact on superconductivity just won the Nobel Prize.
SciShow
We Used 1800s Math to Solve One of Jupiter’s Biggest Mysteries
Jupiter's storms cover the planet, but the ones at the planet’s poles have mystified astronomers for years: why haven’t they merged together yet?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why are manhole covers round? - Marc Chamberland
Why are most manhole covers round? Sure it makes them easy to roll, and slide into place in any alignment. But there's another, more compelling reason, involving a peculiar geometric property of circles and other shapes. Marc Chamberland...
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Euler's Formula and Graph Duality
A very clever proof of Euler's characteristic formula using spanning trees.
Curated Video
Identify properties of quadrilaterals
Pupil outcome: I can use different properties to identify and sort quadrilaterals. Key learning points: - Quadrilaterals always have four sides, vertices and angles. - Quadrilaterals always have straight sides and sharp vertices. -...
Curated Video
Recognise and sort polygons
Pupil outcome: I can explain what a polygon is and sort polygons in different ways. Key learning points: - A polygon has straight sides. - The sides of a polygon meet at vertices. - A polygon is a 2D shape. - Polygons can be sorted in...
Curated Video
Identify properties of triangles
Pupil outcome: I can use different properties to identify and sort triangles. Key learning points: - Triangles always have three sides, vertices and angles. - Triangles always have straight sides and sharp vertices. - Triangles can have...
Curated Video
Discuss and compare 3D shapes
Pupil outcome: I can discuss and compare the properties of 3D shapes. Key learning points: - 3D shapes can be discussed and compared by their properties. - The properties of 3D shapes are the faces, edges and vertices. - 3D shapes can be...
Curated Video
Explore, discuss and compare 2D shapes
Pupil outcome: I can explore, discuss, compare and sort 2D shapes. Key learning points: - Use everyday language to compare shapes e.g. wide, narrow, tall, short. - Be able to count the sides and vertices of different 2D shapes. -...
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Find different ways to sort 3D shapes
Pupil outcome: I can find different ways to sort 3D shapes. Key learning points: - 3D shapes can be sorted by their properties - The properties of 3D shapes are the faces, edges and vertices
Curated Video
Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not triangles
Pupil outcome: I can say if a shape is a triangle or not and explain why. Key learning points: - Use everyday language to describe what different shapes look like. - Identify shapes that are triangles because they have 3 straight sides...
Curated Video
Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not rectangles
Pupil outcome: I can say if a shape is a rectangle or not and explain why. Key learning points: - Rectangles have 4 straight sides. - Rectangles have 4 vertices that are all the same. They are square corners. - A square is a special type...
Curated Video
Plotting Points on a Graph | 5.G.A.2 | Grade 5 Math 💛💙
In this math video we will be plotting points on a graph. We will learn that an ordered pair is written in the form (x, y) where x tells us the horizontal distance to travel right from the origin followed by a vertical distance of y. We...
Curated Video
Cubist Art
How Cubist artists used geometry to represent a form in its purest way using geometric shapes such as the cone, cylinder and sphere. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...
Curated Video
Polyhedra: Platonic Solids
A special set of symmetrical solid shapes that were once thought to be the building blocks of the Universe – what are the characteristics of the Platonic Solids? Includes summing of interior angles. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film....
Curated Video
The Seven Bridges of Konigsberg
An early precursor to topology, this problem asks, 'is it possible to cross each of the town's bridges exactly once?' and led to the development of Eulerian paths. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...