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title: "2014 Math Fair: At the Square Root of Fun"
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# 2014 Math Fair: At the Square Root of Fun

By [Abby Daniels](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/author/abby-daniels)

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As August 2 quickly approaches, the MIND Research Institute team is busily preparing for events and activities unlike anything you -- or even we -- have ever seen before. The 2014 Math Fair:[At the Square Root of Fun,](http://www.mindresearch.org/mathfair/) is all about providing a memorable learning experience, with math-themed activities that excite and inspire kids of all ages. As the event draws closer, Sums & Solutions will provide some sneak peeks at what’s in store for Math Fair participants.

![Math Fair iConic Bounce House](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/file-1208341094-png/images/screen_shot_2014-07-10_at_9.56.18_am-resized-600.png "Math Fair iConic Bounce House")

 

**MIND’s iConic Bounce House**

What is better than a bounce house? A bounce house that engages students in mathematical thinking! Geometric forms such as parabolas, hyperbolas, ellipses and circles are created where colored planes intersect with a cone, depending on the angle of intersection. Although this traditionally is a difficult concept for kids to fully understand, the conic bounce house is designed to bring the concept to life on a large scale, and invite kids to playfully interact with it. At this bounce house, designed by MIND Research and created just for this event, children can climb the 40-foot tall structure, pose for a photo with JiJi, and learn to identify the shapes on display. Older children and parents can explore the[ST Math Parabola Balloons](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/552957660470986550/) game for a more advanced understanding of the math at play in this exhibit. In another hands-on exhibit, children will be able to build their own cones with colored sections.

The Math Fair is a free family event, so visit[www.mindresearch.org/mathfair](http://www.mindresearch.org/mathfair) for more information or to register.

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### About the Author

Abby Daniels was Director of Communications at MIND Research Institute, where she worked for over 10 years as the organization transformed from a small, local nonprofit to a national leader in education.

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