Math in Nature

A one-of-a-kind enrichment curriculum - complete with done-for-you lessons, activities, and a nature journal - helps kids discover and explore some incredible math concepts in our own backyards.

With this unique Math in Nature curriculum, your students will have the opportunity to learn about:

Math in Space | Explore astronomical units, planet orbits & surface temperature
Fibonacci Sequence | Explore number patterns & spirals
Hexagons | Explore tessellation, composing shapes & fractions
Fractals | Explore patterns in common fractals & introduce exponents
Concentric Circles | Explore circle vocabulary & measurements

These concepts probably aren't covered in your textbook or on any standardized test, but it will give you the opportunity to show kids that math is SO MUCH MORE than memorizing facts or working on computations.

👉 It'll help your students get curious about the world; to be explorers, thinkers, and problem-solvers! 👈

We all want that kind of experience for our kids, don't we?!

I'm the owner and founder of MathGeekMama.com, where I strive to help teachers love teaching math through engaging, purposeful activities, so they can build classrooms full of kids who love learning math.

As a former math teacher, I know how difficult it can be to draw students in and engage them in the discovery and wonder of math topics. My goal with Math in Nature is to help kids see math in the world around them and to be excited to learn and discover new things.

I want to help your students go beyond the textbook, with its rules and procedures that seem irrelevant to our lives, and instead, discover that math can be beautiful and exciting.

I can't wait for you & your students to get outside & enjoy Math in Nature!

What grades is this geared toward?

Ideally, this has been designed for kids in 4th-6th grade, ages 9-13. However, there are lots of ways to adapt the activities for younger kids and even older kids who are ready to explore the topics more deeply. The bonus training video explains a lot of ways to adapt it for younger or older kids. If you have a question about your particular kids, feel free to email me at bethany@mathgeekmama.com.

Is this for classroom use or homeschooling?

This curriculum can be used in the classroom or at home! Teachers can weave the lessons in on extra school days when you need a break from the normal routine or use this as a unique unit study during summer school. Parents can use this as a fun and educational at-home summer camp with their kids, or as fun activities to do throughout the summer when kids cry, "I'm bored!"

How can I incorporate this into my regular lessons?

First, you can use this as a week long unit study or you can use it once a week for 5 weeks, or you could spread it out and spend a whole week on each theme for 5 weeks. So if you wanted to really spread out the activities, you could spend as little as 30 minutes-1 hour per day for 5 weeks. Or if you set it up as a week long study or 'summer camp' you could spend 3-4 hours each day exploring each theme in depth. Of course, with all the different activities and options included, you can adapt it to fit your unique circumstances and time table.

How do I access the materials?

After purchasing, you will be given immediate access to the printable files. You will also receive a follow up email explaining how to access the training video, which is hosted on my website. When you login to your account you can find the training video and pdf downloads right from the dashboard at anytime.

What additional materials will I need?

A materials list is included that tells you all the materials you need for each math theme you'll study, but the materials are mostly things you will find around your house (bowl, dish soap, ruler, string, chalk, etc.). The one exception is a set of pattern blocks. These are necessary for one activity kids complete to explore hexagons. If you do not have these blocks, however, you could simply skip that activity.

Do you offer refunds?

Yes. While I will be sad that this wasn't a good fit for you, I want you to be completely satisfied and confident in your purchase. If for some reason it does not meet your expectations, simply request a refund within 14 days of purchasing.

Can I see a sample?

Sure thing! See some details of what is included in the full product as well as a few sample pages using this Math in Nature Sample.

Want another fun 'Math in Nature' topic to explore with your kids? Symmetry is another mathematical idea that we see all around us.