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Columbia Sportswear Designer Chris Araujo combines innovation with design to create backpacks for one of the largest outdoor apparel companies in the world. Whether he's measuring the straps for comfort or designing the shape of the front pouch, math is essential to his designs.
Running time 4:50 minutes.
Hands-On Math Activity:
Variables and Equations
Subject: Algebra; Mathematics
Topics: Geometry (circles, polygons), Variables
Grades: 4 - 6
Algebra in the Real World / Science Activity:
Strap Stress
Subject: Science; Algebra
Topics: Physical Science (Stress and Strain), Patterns, Relations and Functions
Grades: 7 - 10
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