Science Skills Academy Outdoor Activity Cards

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Find the height of trees, practice data collection and enjoy ladder games with these activity cards from Science Skills Academy.

These 17 activities can be carried out in a range of outdoor spaces with minimal equipment and are closely linked with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Created by Science Skills Academy for Maths Week Scotland 2020

Overview

Find out the preparation and equipment needed for each activity

Overview of Activities

A photo of a print out of the Science Skills Academy activity card "Highest Heights".

Activity Cards

Each card has contain two to three activities and includes

Intended outcomes
Instructions
Equipment required
Progression suggestions
Accessibility suggestions

Card 1: Find Your Factor and Ladders

Card 1: Ladders Game example questions

Card 2: How far can we fly and Get your bearings

Card 3: Car park conundrums and Explore the perimeter

Card 4: Highest heights and Tree-mendously old

Card 5: Is faster better and Graphs Glorious Graphs

Card 6: Make a bolt for it and Hopscotch Muddle

Card 7: Scavenger Hunt and Pace Distance

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Card 9: Nature Shop and Topping the charts

Printable data collection template

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