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Les sphères - À vous de jouer

S1 E6
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2016

In this capsule, we compare solids according to their surface area and their volume. Then, do an experiment by preparing a liquid mixture to make bubbles and see if you can produce spherical bubbles.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
Subjects:
Mathematics Spatial Sense
Skills:
Communication Problem Solving
French level:
A1: Breakthrough Basic User (A1 - A2) A2: Waystage
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E1 : Le cône - À vous de jouer

1min57s
In this capsule, we do the experiment to confirm that the volume of a cone is three times smaller than that of the cylinder that contains it.
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E2 : Cartographie - À vous de jouer

2min38s
To plan his journey by boat, the captain lays a grid on a map and traces his path with a horizontal and vertical axis.
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E3 : Arches - À vous de jouer

1min37s
Learn how to build an arch using the trapezoidal prism.
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E4 : Les cylindres - À vous de jouer

1min32s
Find two cylinders of the same capacity with bases of different diameter. Make their pattern and compare their surface. Have fun.
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E5 : Les pyramides - À vous de jouer

1min40s
The facilitator demonstrates that the volume of a square-based pyramid is three times smaller than that of the cube that contains it. Next, she demonstrates how to use chenille stems to form a pyramid and make it a pretty decoration.
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E6 : Les sphères - À vous de jouer

2min49s
In this capsule, we compare solids according to their surface area and their volume. Then, do an experiment by preparing a liquid mixture to make bubbles and see if you can produce spherical bubbles.
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E7 : Les treillis - À vous de jouer

2min29s
Lattices are the structures formed from different triangles. Our facilitator presents the equilateral and isosceles triangle and shares the particular properties of the triangle by explaining to us how to calculate the area.
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E8 : Les spirales - À vous de jouer

2min38s
Our facilitator shows us how to create the Fibonacci spiral using squares. Afterwards, experiment by reproducing this same spiral or a helix.
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E9 : Les lentilles - À vous de jouer

1min40s
What is the difference between convex lens and concave lens? Our host demonstrates how a lens changes the path of light, or a laser, in this case. It's up to you to create your own lens.
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E10 : Aérodynamique - À vous de jouer

2min15s
Symmetry plays an important role in determining whether an object is more or less aerodynamic. Our facilitator shows us the symmetry of different structures.
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E11 : Les dômes - À vous de jouer

1min12s
Come discover the shapes that make up a dome and then make one from newspaper.
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E12 : Les projectiles - À vous de jouer

2min25s
Find out what "Plato's solid" means and the five solids that exemplify it.
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E13 : Les cubes - À vous de jouer

1min49s
The cube has special properties. For example, all of its faces are congruent. There are eleven patterns to represent the development of the cube. The facilitator gives two examples. Can you find the other nine patterns?
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E14 : Le dallage - À vous de jouer

3min17s
Our facilitator demonstrates what tiling is with different shapes. For this to work, the sum of the angles at each apex where shapes meet must equal 360 degrees.
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E15 : Les coins - À vous de jouer

2min15s
If we add the number of faces to the number of apex and subtract the number of edges of a prism, we always get the number two. Our facilitator demonstrates this.
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E16 : La symétrie - À vous de jouer

4min11s
There are two types of symmetry: axial symmetry and rotational symmetry. It's your turn to experiment with sliding reflection.
Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
Subjects:
Mathematics Spatial Sense
Skills:
Communication Problem Solving
French level:
A1: Breakthrough Basic User (A1 - A2) A2: Waystage