Ed Drewitt is a naturalist, broadcaster and feather expert. He talks of his passion for collecting bird feathers. He explains the role of different types of feathers on the body of a bird. Ed’s interest for all things birds has led him to write ‘Urban Peregrines’. Inspired by Ed’s bird feathers collection? Why don’t you collect […]
What is Rotational Symmetry?
Thanks to an opportunity to collaborate with our friends in the Clonakilty Bike Festival, we are putting together an activity on ‘What is Rotational Symmetry?’. Details on the geometry of the pentagonal rotations available at Rotational symmetry of the Pentagon What is Rotational Symmetry? Repeated patterns around a fixed point. Rotational Symmetry can involve […]
How to make paper snowflakes
Make these easy, Steiner inspired, craft snowflakes. Encourage an understanding of the relationship between the number 6 and the snowflake. The natural hexagonal geometry present in each and every unique snowflake. A simple cutting and sticking exercise. You need only: 6 squares of paper (14x14cm was the size used here) scissors pencil glue stick ruler […]