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 are peas and corn classed as starches on food guides?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how test foods for starch.
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.
What is white light?
Hands-on Activities
Find out what happens if you spin the colours of the rainbow in this hands-on activity.
What speeds up a chemical reaction?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.
What uses electricity?
Hands-on Activities
Take a tour of different rooms in your home. Which items in each room use electricity? How do you know they use electricity?