By David Shaw, 26 May 2015
Try playing the game of Hex, and connect your sides of the board before your opponent cuts you off!
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By David Shaw, 5 May 2015
What is a half-life? grab a handful of lollies and find out!
By David Shaw, 21 April 2015
Make your own piece of non-Euclidean geometry with this hyperbolic paper craft.
By David Shaw, 24 March 2015
It’s a tempting treat and a mathematical conundrum. We’ll show you how to run a jellybean guessing competition, and give you some hints on how to win!
By David Shaw, 3 March 2015
Learn the Caesar cipher, one of the oldest codes ever devised!
By David Shaw, 10 February 2015
Sprout some cute little plant networks in this mathematical drawing game.
By David Shaw, 27 January 2015
As the Southern Cross moves across the night sky, learn how to use it as a clock. Safety: This activity asks you to head outdoors at night. Ask an adult for permission, and make sure they know where you are. Check the weather forecast and dress for the conditions.
By David Shaw, 6 January 2015
Have you ever wondered who thumb wrestles the best? Run a tournament to find out. Even better, you could run two!
By David Shaw, 9 December 2014
Here’s a seriously crafty construction project to take on! While it’s impossible to make a Menger sponge in real life, give this approximation a go.
By David Shaw, 6 November 2014
This decoration and the size of A4 paper share an interesting property. Get hands on to find out more! You will need A4 sheet of light card Pen Scissors Ruler Sticky tape What to do Making the pieces Measure down the long sides of the sheet of card, and make marks at 50, 149 and […]
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