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Doodles and Digits: How It's Math
Overview
Doodles and Digits is an engaging and educational series that aims to make math relatable and accessible to upper elementary students by connecting math concepts to real-life situations. Each episode of the show explores different math concepts, such as fractions, geometry, or decimals, and demonstrates how it can be used in practical applications in the world around us.
Status
Returning Series
Created By
Caroline Farkas
Network
PBS
Seasons & Episodes

Season 1
Episodes

Bakery, Architect, and Dentist
Caroline visits a bakery, an architecture firm, and a dental office to discover how fractions, measurement, and geometry help professionals solve real-world problems every day.

Chocolate Factory, Restaurant, and Library
Curious about how math is used in the real world? This kids' math show takes you behind the scenes of three different businesses to show you how they use elementary math daily! Join us for this FULL EPISODE of How It’s Math, where you get to learn more about how a chocolate factory, a restaurant, and a library use math! This educational kids' math show is perfect for 3rd-grade math, 4th-grade math, and 5th-grade math students!

Structural Engineer, Physical Therapist, Ski Resort
Welcome to Doodles and Digits! In this video, Caroline takes us on a behind-the-scenes adventure to explore how math is used in everyday life. Did you know that math is all around us? In this video, we'll visit three different places where professionals use math every day. First, we'll interview a structural engineer who will explain how she uses math to build large buildings. Then, we'll visit a physical therapist who will show us how she uses angles to measure different joints. Finally, we'll go behind the scenes of a ski resort and learn how they use math to make snow. Throughout the video, Caroline engages with her audience in a fun and educational way, showcasing the many ways math is used in real-life scenarios. Join us on this adventure as we explore the world of math in action.
Top Cast

Caroline Farkas
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