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10 Ideas for Exploring Clouds

Aug 7, 2016 | Science Outdoors, Technologies

“A cloud does not know why it moves in just such a direction and at such a speed. It feels an impulsion. This is the place to go now. But the sky knows the reasons and patterns behind all clouds, and you will know, too, when you lift yourself high enough to see...

Shadow Explorations with an iPad

Apr 16, 2014 | Art & Music Outdoors, Science Outdoors, Technologies

Have you ever got that feeling that you aren’t making the most of a resource? Ever since I bought my mini iPad I knew I hadn’t done enough experimenting with Photo Booth. I had given classes opportunity to freely play with Photo Booth and its effects. The...

Plant ID in a Parallel Universe

May 18, 2013 | Gardening, Maths Outdoors, Science Outdoors

Plant identification is a quirky matter. As a child, I was not especially interested in wildflowers, trees or other plants. Family walks were decidedly boring if there was too much plant talk and not enough running, climbing and swinging thrown into the mix. So when...

Investigating Symmetry Outdoors Using Photo Booth

May 16, 2013 | Maths Outdoors, Technologies

I always feel it is good to follow up open-ended introductions to challenges and activities which allow children to further develop core skills in different curriculum areas. I have previously blogged about reflections and beginning symmetry outside. I enjoy the...