In Soccer & Problem Solving, It’s All About Achieving Goals!
From Mysteries About True Histories (M.A.T.H.) by Starglow Media / Atomic Entertainment
January 22, 2026 · 21 min · Season 2 · Episode 34
About this episode
Max and friends use math and problem-solving to explore the Colossus of Rhodes while trying to achieve their goals.
Episode Description: The day starts with Max trying to score goals on the soccer field – but ends with the Problem Solvers trying to meet their goal of finding the next server. This takes them back to Ancient Greece and the legendary Colossus of Rhodes statue. There the foursome of Max, Molly, Katrina and Charlene use unit conversions, time calculations, and problem-solving to outsmart history without changing it. But when a shadowy figure appears, they realize the POGs may be closer than ever. Math Concepts: Circumference and diameter of a circle; Using π (Pi) to calculate diameter from circumference; Unit conversion (feet to inches, cubits to inches/feet); Area comparison using real-world objects (soccer balls vs. goal size); Multiplication strategies (mental math using ×11); Time calculationsHistory/Geography Concepts: The Colossus of Rhodes and the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; Ancient Greece (Rhodes, 230 BCE); The Siege of Rhodes; Ancient measurement systems (cubits); Greek mythology (Helios, Oracle of Delphi)
People in this episode
Hosts: Max, Molly
Topics covered
- soccer
- problem solving
- Ancient Greece
- Colossus of Rhodes
- math concepts
- unit conversion
Keywords
- soccer
- problem solving
- Colossus of Rhodes
- Ancient Greece
- math concepts
- unit conversion
- Greek mythology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Greek mythology, Oracle of Delphi
Books & works: Colossus of Rhodes
Places: Ancient Greece, Rhodes
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