Civil & Construction
The math behind building things that stand up
4 live exhibits. Each one already works. Change a number and see what happens.
Open as board Play with these together. Solving one grows related exhibits.
GeometryLadder against a wall: how high will it reach?
A ladder, a wall, and the ground make a right triangle. Pythagoras does the rest.
Linear EquationsRoof pitch and ramp slope: rise over run
Slope is one number that decides whether a roof sheds water or a ramp is safe to roll up.
GeometryHow much concrete for a slab?
Length × width × depth, plus a little extra. Get it right and you won’t run short mid-pour.
TrigonometryHow tall is that tree? Measure its shadow
One shadow and the sun’s angle give you the height, no climbing needed.