Science of NFL Football: Geometric Shapes: Spheres, Ellipses & Prolate Spheroids
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NBC's Lester Holt explores the prolate spheroid, the three-dimensional shape of a football, and how it helps an NFL quarterback throw a hard, accurate pass. "Science of NFL Football" is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Football League.
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Grade: PS/Pre-K to 12
Topics: Science, Coordinate Systems & Graphing, Measurement & Geometry, Geometric Figures, Professional Development, Interactive Learning, Sports and Competition, Force & Motion, Software & Applications, Physics, Education, Child Development & Family Services, Mathematics
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