Science Ceilidh

A photograph of a group of children ceilidh dancing. Two rows of children are standing opposite each other, arms raised and hands touching to create an arch. A pair of children holding hands is dancing through the created arch, looking forwards at the camera.

Reel Symmetries

Explore symmetries through dance with this pack and instructional video. No maths or dancing experience required! Suitable for use with any group.

Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland

Symmetries Square
Dancing Reel Symmetries

Ceilidh Counts

Connect creativity and maths with ceilidh dancing! Suitable for use with any group

Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland

Ceilidh Counts Lesson Plan
Ceilidh Counts Powerpoint

A Fraction Musical!

Explore fractions through music through games, composition and performance.

Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland

Fractions Musical Resource
Musical Dominoes
Student Worksheet

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Active Maths Challenge

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Citizen Science Projects 2026

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Museum on the Moo-ve: National Museum of Rural Life

National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride | | Free
A hands-on workshop where pupils work together to solve a series of maths-related problems based around planning to move one of the display objects at the National Museum of Rural Life.