Math & Mandalas
Lessons
In this lesson, students explore the connection between arts, math and mindfulness as they create mandalas.
Can you program Dot to get back to Earth?
Hands-on Activities
Using Scratch, create a program that will get Dot back to Earth.
Can you debug these 3D shapes?
Hands-on Activities
Using cubes, build a 3D shape based off of pictures taken from different perspectives.
Can you code a program with graph paper?
Hands-on Activities
Create a code to travel from the start square to the end square of a graph paper or draw a picture.
Build a Paper Bridge
Hands-on Activities
Build and test a bridge made out of nothing but paper!
Why do leaves change colour in the fall?
Hands-on Activities
How do the green leaves of summer change to vibrant colours in fall? Explore plant pigments in this chromatography activity.
Why do oil and water not mix?
Hands-on Activities
What chemistry determines how oil and water behave when mixed? Explore the mixing of oil and water and the density of liquids in this activity.
Why do raisins dance in soda pop?
Hands-on Activities
Let them bop ‘til they drop! What causes these raisins to reach new heights in this hands on activity?
Why do we need two eyes to see?
Hands-on Activities
Ever wondered why we have two eyes (and not one, three or more)? Find how your two eyes work together in this hands-on activity.
Why are peas and corn classed as starches on food guides?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how test foods for starch.
What is immiscibility?
Hands-on Activities
Creating mixture of liquids can be very useful, but why do some liquids not mix well? Learn what causes liquids to be immiscible.
What is in blood?
Hands-on Activities
Make a model of blood and learn about the function of each of the parts that makes up blood.
What is the best way to clean up an oil spill?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.