Maths in The Animal Kingdom
What do butterflies, starfish, bees, ants, cicadas, sunflowers, ferns and viruses have in common? They are all excellent mathematicians.
Bring maths to life with this KS2 talk on the symmetry, shapes and sequences found in the natural world.
Based on my award winning children's maths book The Language of The Universe.
Available as both an in-person talk and a virtual talk.
Feedback from students:
“I liked how Colin explained SO much maths to us in such a short amount of time, not making it complicated, using pictures and film to demonstrate everyday maths”
“I thought it was just a saying that ‘maths is in your every day life’ but it really is – amazing”
“Colin explained the topic so clearly – he made it all so interesting and I really enjoyed learning the new facts”
KS2 curriculum points covered:
- Prime numbers | 2D/3D shapes
- Symmetry | Rotation & reflection
- Perimeter & area | Measuring length
Colin Stuart
colin@colinstuart.net
https://www.colinstuart.net/maths-talks-for-primary-schools-author-visits-ks2/
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How to take part/get started
Drop me an email: colin@colinstuart.net
| Published | 20 March 2023 |
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| Last modified | 22 May 2023 |
| Nature of scheme | In-school visit |
| Subject(s) | STEM Clubs, Mathematics |
| Category | Indoor Activity |
| Age | 7-11 |
| Running times | Less than 1 hour |
| Cost | £125 for one virtual talk, more for in-person depending on location. Email for a full quote. |
| Risk assessment | No |