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Maths Week 2023 - Maths in Motion Highlights
We have enjoyed seeing what everyone got up to for our extended Maths Week Scotland this year, in particular the different ways everyone was inspired by this year's theme of 'Maths in Motion'. We've picked out a few of highlights to share.
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Scottish Museums Day 2023
For Scottish Museums Day (3 October) we’ve rounded up some of our favourite activities from museums from this year's Maths Week Scotland.
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New Maths in the Real World Resource Pack
Our new 'Show Your Working' resource pack pulls together digital postcards, videos and blog posts that have been shared over the last four years of our ShowYourWorking campaign, highlighting the maths behind a variety of job across all sectors.
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Maths Week 2023 for Schools - Volume 2
Everything you need to know about Week 2 of our Maths Week 2023 schools programme.
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Maths and The Arts: Where Magic Takes Form!
Curious about the perks of studying maths and its connection to the Arts? Explore the fascinating world where maths and creativity intertwine in this guest post from 3Theatre.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Museum of Flight Family Maths Trail
National Museum of Flight
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Included in admission
Come along to the National Museum of Flight and take part in our free Family Maths Trail.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Milngavie Reservoirs Civil Engineering Trail
Milngavie
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Free
This self-led walk around the popular Milngavie Reservoirs will open your eyes to the amazing civil engineering that’s all around them.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Falkirk Tunnel & Wheel Civil Engineering Trail
Falkirk
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Free
This self-led trail takes you on a journey from the Falkirk Tunnel to its more famous neighbour, the Falkirk Wheel, along the Union Canal.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Dumfries Bridges Civil Engineering Trail
Dumfries
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Free
On this self-led walk through the town centre bridges you’ll learn about the engineering behind them and see things you may never have noticed before.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Aberdeen Harbour Civil Engineering Trail
Aberdeen Harbour
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Free
This self-led walk from Aberdeen Harbour to Girdle Ness will take you back in time to Aberdeen’s beginnings, through history right up to the present.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Glasgow's Kelvin Bridges Engineering Trail
Glasgow's West End
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Free
This self-led walk from Kirklee along the River Kelvin will take you on a scenic journey with bridges old and new, simple and grand.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Glasgow's Clyde Bridges Engineering Trail
Glasgow
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Free
A self-guided trail from the Glasgow Science Centre along the River Clyde to Glasgow Green. Learn how the bridges of the Clyde connect the city, telli
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Glasgow’s Forth & Clyde Canal Engineering Trail
Glasgow
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Free
This self-led walk along Glasgow’s Forth & Clyde Canal will take you through the history of the city as well as that of Scotland itself.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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The Mathematical - Edinburgh's Union Canal Trail
Fountainbridge, Edinburgh
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Free
This self-led walk along the stretch from Fountainbridge near the city centre, to the Slateford Aqueduct will take you through the history of the city as well as that of Scotland itself.
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JoJo Gnome and the Shape Map
If you are looking for some early years fun with shapes then Jo Hall has a new story for you. In 'JoJo Gnome and The Shape Map’, the little Scottish gnome goes for a walk finding shapes outdoors, perfect for this year’s ‘Maths In Motion’ theme.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Kipper's Maths Trail for Schools
Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther
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£4 per pupil
Visit the Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther with your class and explore the importance of maths in the fishing industry.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Maths in Motion at the Gallery of Modern Art
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Modern One
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Free
Download the resource or book a free self-led visit to the gallery, to explore pattern, scale, shape, symmetry and maths in motion!
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Maths Week Scotland 2023 - What's On for Schools?
We've rounded up this year's Maths Week Scotland events for schools in a handy, day-by-day overview. The programme is a mix of mix of both online and in-person events.
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Maths Week Scotland 2023: What's On for Families?
We are delighted to be offering a big programme of family activities again this year! Find out what's on in your area.
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The Maths Behind Fire Fighting
Discover some of the ways firefighters use maths in their work, as part of our annual #ShowYourWorking campaign.
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Maths Inside 2023 Photography Competition
It’s World Photography Day today, which is a perfect excuse to tell you about this year’s Maths inside photography competition!
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Stained Glass Window
The big circular windows that take pride of place in many churches and cathedrals, particularly in Gothic architecture, are usually divided into symmetrical sections, with intricate designs made up of shapes. Today, we'll show you how to create your own mini stained glass window, with a symmetrical design.
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Shut the Box
Shut the Box is a fun dice game for two or more players, though can also be played by one player as a solitaire game. It's a great game for encouraging number recognition and practicing addition and number bonds.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Discover Edinburgh's Mathematical History
Edinburgh City Centre
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Explore the mathematical delights hidden in Edinburgh's city centre in this self-led trail.