| Flying insects are easy prey when their wings are wet. In today’s video, Carolyn shows you how to make a watering tray for insects like honey bees and daddy long legs so they can drink safely and at the same time you get a close up view of these fascinating creatures.
To learn more about flying insects and the importance of promoting biodiversity (part of the CfE Sciences curriculum) visit our page https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/?p=3221
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All posts by Mrs McFarlane
New Duke of Edinburgh Award Resources
| Today we launch some exciting new online resources for secondary pupils taking on their DofE Award. These resources will support pupils working towards the different levels of the award to practice their expedition skills safely during lockdown.
The resources can be found here: New Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Resources And now for a taster of some of the resources we will have for you. In this video, Tim shows you how to create a map of your garden and make a journey to follow. https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/?p=3219
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Big Challenge #3
Today we have a Technologies challenge for you. What can you make using the materials in the video and other materials that you can find?
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/?p=2297
The LOST Big Bird Quiz
We are sharing a Big Bird Quiz to start off your week. With Peter as your host, try to identify these birds and their songs. How many can you get?
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/?p=3212
Big Doodle Challenge
The big doodle challenge… what can you create using chalk or pens and paper or sticks and stones….?
Get some inspiration from Aly’s video and get creative!
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/big-challenge-doodle-challenge/
National Numeracy Day – Make a Fraction Wall
Today, 13th May 2020, is National Numeracy Day.
You can join the virtual festival and take part in surveys, challenges and find out more about how maths helps us in every day tasks at the National Numeracy Day website.
@Nat_Numeracy #NationalNumeracy
Take a look at this novel way to learn about fractions. Aly shows you how to make equivalent fractions using sticks.
Find out more about Fraction Walls
Grow Nasturtiums from Seed
Carolyn shows us how to plant nasturtiums in a pot.
Nasturtiums are easy to grown and the seeds are large and easy to handle (even for small fingers).
Packets of nasturtium seeds are often on sale in supermarkets.
Find out more about growing plants from seed on our page
Make a Wand, a Picture Frame, a Stick Loom …
There are so many lovely things you can do with sticks… Carolyn shares some of her ideas in today’s video. Why not make something this weekend?
Take a look at our Creative Sticks pages for more ideas to try out.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/creative-sticks/
Daisy Chain
How pretty are these daisy chains? Lorna shows you how!
There are many ways of getting close to nature, check out our webpage
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/daisy-chains/
Air Resistance Investigation
Air Resistance Investigation
Forces investigations can be done at home, in this video Peter shows you how. This investigation is aimed at learners working at Second Level.
Why not have a go?
For more ideas on Science outdoors look at our webpage https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/forces/
