Instructional Video
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Geometric Shapes: Spheres, Ellipses and Spheroids

9th - 10th
Students learn about the science of NFL football. The video [4:10] discusses how the three-dimensional shape of a football helps an NFL quarterback throw a hard, accurate pass.
Instructional Video
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Science of Nfl Football: The Pythagorean Theorem

9th - 10th
Explains how the Pythagorean Theorem can be used to analyze the movements of football players when a defender tackles a ball carrier. [3:44]