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Welcome to my 177th gems post. This is where I share some of the latest news, ideas and resources for maths teachers.1. MathsLinksI discovered the website MathsLinks through TES. It's run by maths teacher Kenneth Stafford. He has collated lots of resources in one place. For example, on his GCSE Questions by Topics page he has included links to websites such as Corbett Maths and Maths Genie for

Every once-in-a-while, I have to measure a system to find out whether its clock is behaving, or at the very least, whether its latency is stable over time. There are a number of different ways to do this, but I was trying to find a way that would be quick to implement and simple to analyse, if only as an initial “smoke test” to determine whether the system is working …

Comments on Ryan Barrett’s plan to create a “bridge” between the Fediverse and Bluesky, with reference to defaults, consent & moderation. Kind of a geeky post coming up! I was going to put it as a comment on the article here, as it’s in response to that – but then I got an error message when I tried to post the comment, so I thought it might as well go …

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Attention all LEGO® Space fans! Once again, The LEGO Group is honouring the legacy of Classic Space. Coming on 16 February 2024 for LEGO Insiders and from 19 February for mere mortal Terrans is the next LEGO Gift with Purchase (GwP): 40712 Micro Rocket Launch Pad. This micro-scaled set contains reimagined versions of sets from yesteryear and is a wonderful modern addition to the existing range of retired products.Continue reading …

Back in the day, centering an element was one of the trickiest things in CSS. As the language has evolved, we’ve been given lots of new tools we can use… But how do we pick the best option? When do we use Flexbox, or CSS Grid, or something else? Let's dig into it. Keep reading.

Among the proudest of my achievements is the publication of Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved, DHTLE for short, co-authored with Professor Paul Barrett and published by the Natural History Museum, London. I think it’s fair to say that it’s the flagship ‘dinosaur book’ of the museum. It’s also one of only a handful of dinosaur-themed books written at ‘adult level’. “Finally, a modern, intelligent, trade book on dinosaurs for …

Perhaps Labour scaling back its proposed green investment is just a pre-election ploy, and will have no implications for what they do in government. Perhaps. But perhaps they genuinely think the country can only afford a modest increase in public investment; much less than the economy and public services need. As we shall see, this idea that the nation cannot afford to increase worthwhile public investment because it requires more …

The ConCourt decision to reject the ANC’s bid to overturn an order for it to hand over all records of its cadre deployment committee is a victory for openness and transparency. But the ANC’s formal cadre deployment policy is only the tip of the iceberg. The Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture had much to say about the ANC’s cadre deployment policy, having identified it as one of the …

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Teach the Future's Global Youth Director, Lisa Giuliani, was recently invited to Stanford University for a luncheon conversation about the work of Teach the Future and the impact of our annual ,,World Futures Day - Young Voices event. The discussion took place at The Levinthal-Ng House, also referred to as the "Ng House;" is a hub for anticipatory futures thinking at Stanford. It hosts lectures, seminars, workshops, and informal gatherings …

The books about bees listed here are but a few samples of the delightful troves of bee literature that await the curious reader. As you turn the pages of these volumes, you'll not only add to your knowledge about the invaluable role bees play but will likely begin to view these remarkable creatures in a new light.

Tirzah Garwood, Hornet and Wild Rose, 1950 (Towner)Another lengthy silence and another valid excuse... I've been hard at work putting together the first major museum exhibition devoted to the art of Tirzah Garwood (1908-51) since the memorial exhibition shortly after her death. Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious will open at Dulwich Picture Gallery in November, and I am absolutely delighted to be bringing the work of this remarkable artist to the …

Want to learn more about how to grow your own food in a planet-friendly way? Join me for these sustainable organic gardening courses in Llandovery. There are four eco-friendly gardening … Sustainable Gardening Workshops at The Dragon’s Garden Read More » The post Sustainable Gardening Workshops at The Dragon’s Garden appeared first on Stephanie Hafferty.