Course Syllabus
Exploring Outdoors: Discovering Math in Nature
Are you interested in connecting math with nature? Join us for an exciting session to explore examples of mathematics in our natural world. Build your confidence by exploring geometric shapes, common patterns, symmetry and tessellations in nature. Discover a learning strategy that can be scaffolded for use both inside and outside of the classroom. Finally, examine opportunities for mathematics to be integrated across different subject areas to achieve curriculum outcomes.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will:
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- Recognize the importance of Inquiry-Based Learning in order to explore outdoors with students and consider opportunities for cross-curricular connections.
- Identify mathematical concepts in nature like geometric shapes, common patterns, symmetry and tessellations and how they can be utilized outdoors with students.
- Examine how a learning strategy can be used to activate students’ prior knowledge and scaffold outdoor learning experiences.
Format
This course is a lightning learning session, a condensed learning experience designed to ignite your skills and propel your career forward. Unlock new opportunities, enhance your expertise, and engage in practical strategies through this concise, power-packed learning experience. Additionally, for those seeking a more flexible learning option, we offer an on-demand recording, allowing you to access and learn at your own pace. To obtain your completion badge for this course, you will have to complete a self-reflection.
Grade Level
This course is suitable for educators teaching Kindergarten to Grade 3.
Estimate Duration
This course should take you 30-45 minutes to complete.
Earn your badge
You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this course counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: STEM Focused Learning.
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