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Observing Outdoors: Reflecting on Math in Nature

Are you interested in connecting math with nature? Join us for an exciting session to review examples of mathematics in our natural world. Build your confidence by exploring Fibonacci sequences found in nature. Discover a learning strategy that can be scaffolded and used inside and outside the classroom. Examine opportunities for mathematics to be integrated across different subject areas to achieve various curriculum outcomes.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will:

    1. Recognize the importance of Inquiry-Based Learning in order to explore outdoors with students and consider opportunities for cross-curricular connections.
    2. Identify mathematical concepts in nature like geometric shapes, symmetry, tessellations and patterns like the Fibonacci sequence and how they can be utilized outdoors with students.
    3. 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 Grade 4 to Grade 6.

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.

Looking for this course in French? Click on this link to be redirected to the French course catalogue.