On June 10, educators from across the Lower Mainland and Campbell River met at Jericho Beach in Vancouver to think about mathematical experiences inspired by the beach environment.
We were honoured to be joined by Dr. Bridgette Clarkston who is a seaweed expert. We learned about the three main types of seaweed, their life cycles, and their identifying features.
As we moved along the beach, we engaged in different provocations, inspired by the setting and supported with some tools brought along in a big beach bag!
We took photos along the way and took notes of observations, connections and questions that emerged for us. Here is a link to the ebook we co-created in situ: Where does math live at the beach?
Provocation cards were created to inspire mathematical inquiry at the beach:
As you are out and about this summer, think about looking at the world through a math lens.
What do you notice?
What do you wonder?
~Janice
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