Style by STEM
Style by STEM
Students explore geometric principles – including the Pythagorean Theorem – designers use to make a circle skirt and observe, investigate and reason with the math involved.
Geometry makes a fashion statement
Geometry and fashion design intersect in this STEM Behind Cool Careers activity that explores an elementary geometric shape – the circle – with one piece all designers must master – the circle skirt.
Style by STEM explores the geometric principles – including the Pythagorean Theorem – designers use to make the skirt and challenges students to observe, investigate and reason with math to:
John Urschel, the former professional football player who is also a published mathematician, visited fashion designer Mario Alberto Gallegos for a hands-on look at the STEM behind this cool, chic career.
Get your students ready for the activity by sharing the fun video of John’s math-y intro to the fashion world in your classroom.
Former professional football player, John Urschel, helps students tackle unexpected STEM careers. The Mathlete® scoops up real-life STEM lessons in ice cream flavor science, high-end fashion design and mural making.
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