During Maths Week Scotland, Ben Lomond clan combined their knowledge of Scottish mountains with an understanding of negative numbers by examining the climate conditions at the summit of a mountain. This aimed to deepen their understanding of the mountain environment and highlight the real-world applications of negative numbers. We also connected our learning to our current clan novel “The Last Bear,” where April, the main character, moves to the Arctic Circle with her father to investigate changes in weather patterns.
The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about various mountains globally before focusing on Mount Everest. They engaged in discussions about maximum and minimum temperatures and calculated the differences, considering when these temperature readings might be recorded and why certain months experience hotter weather than others.
Next week, we will further develop our digital technology and data-handling skills by researching the maximum and minimum temperatures of Ben Lomond. We will then present our findings using Microsoft Excel. This will provide an opportunity to apply mathematical concepts in a practical context while enhancing their digital skills.
