Measurement: "The Long and Tall of It"
Featuring the Dallas Mavericks

When you're a seven-foot tall basketball player on the road, a good night's rest isn't easy to come by. Join Mrs. Garcia's class as they use area and perimeter to design a more comfortable bed to accommodate the length and width requirements of a hotel room and the tall player. Roger Hinds, Head Athletic Trainer for the Dallas Mavericks, explains how he uses mathematics to keep the team in tiptop shape.
(Actual running time: 10 minutes 28 seconds)

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