Maths in a Suitcase
& Science in a Suitcase
Hen and Chickens The pieces were created by Professor Roger Penrose. They all fit together to create a non-repeating pattern.
Hemisperical Mirror A concave mirror produces a real image, that is an image in front of the mirror.
Mobius Loop A giant Mobius loop formed out of wood and then cut down the middle. How many surfaces does it have?
Mobius loop activities Make your own loops out of paper to do experiments in topology.
Missing Piece The pieces can be arranged to form two similar triangles. With one there appears to be a piece missing.
Pack and Stack Explore the relationships between some regular solids to recognise links between maths and science.
Pentagon Triangles A dissection of a pentagon reveals a surprising number of triangles.
Platonic Solids Constructing these shapes using Polydron introduces the notion of mathematical proof.
Puzzle Cube This activity requires user to think about a sequence.
Squares Move the blue square from one corner to another in as few moves as possible.
Stacking Dominoes This activity helps develop spatial awareness.
Stick Stack A different interpretation of the fences puzzle. Does solving one puzzle help reveal the solution to the other?
Ring off the Thing This puzzle requires identification of the problem.
Untangle A simpler version of the above.
Tet-in-a-Box Fit the tetrahedron into the cube.
Transposers Arrange the pieces in the right order.
Twister Life is too short to solve this puzzle!
Anamorphic Mirrors Another introduction into topology – the mathematics of surfaces.
Balancing Creatures Distribute the weight to enable the creatures to balance.
Variable Kaleidoscope This hinged mirror allows the exploration of mirror angles.
Parabolic Reflections This important mathematical shape that can be found on many houses around the world can produce some strange reflections.
Cartesian Diver A “parlour” science experiment that graphically demonstrates what happens when you alter one side of an equation.
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