17 April 2018

Nature School in Vantaa

Estimating distances
Old School which is now used by the Nature School
Nature School in Vantaa

This workshop was for teachers and it was organized by Sykli. It was held in an old school building that is now used by Nature School.

"The theme was Mathematics in Forest". It was designed for Elementary and Junior High teachers but the activities we learned  could be modified to high school level.
Interior of the building.

Description of the original school
Interior
The following link has lesson plans that are free for teachers.   Urly.fi/V44
Other lesson plans can be found from MAPPA website, lessons are even in English.
Matikkapojat is another source for math teachers.
Mathematics in Nature was planned by Hyvinkaa SYKLI.. 

There were 20 female and 2 male teachers. 


We first hiked up a hill and introduced ourselves. 

These cards were used for the first exercise.  They are laminated and can be used over and over again.  

Another Study Card

Measuring Distances


Making a hexagon

Teachers learning from teachers Multiplication:  Find objects in nature and explain 3x5 with your objects.


Explain 6x0 by using things in nature



Say it -Do it without seeing each there's work.