Toolkits Matched to Curriculums

One observation, multiple subjects collaboration.

Each toolkit pairs an outdoor observation with topics students are currently learning.
Aligned to Lehrplan 21 (Switzerland), IB, and Cambridge frameworks.

* We are continously working on our spreadsheets to adaptabt to most national syllabi - alignments for other boards available on request.

The Spiral of the Snail

Observe: Garden snails, climbing vines, fern crosiers

Subjects braided

Botany Geometry Visual Art

What students take away

• Identifying spirals in nature

• Tracing curves on paper

• Understanding growth patterns

Fits with

• Lehrplan 21 NMG 2. Zyklus — Lebensräume

• IB PYP — Sharing the Planet

• Cambridge Primary Science Stage 4

Primary (Grades 1–3)

middle (Grades 4-6)

secondary/ high (Grades 9+)

Phyllotaxis & Sunflowers

Observe: Sunflower heads, pinecones, pineapple skin

Subjects braided

MathematicsBotany

What students take away

• Counting Fibonacci spirals

• Golden angle, in paper

• Folding a seed-head pop-up

Fits with

• Lehrplan 21 MA 3. Zyklus — Algebra & Muster

• IB MYP Mathematics

• Cambridge Lower Secondary Maths Stage 8

Tensegrity & Tree Architecture

Observe: Tall trees in wind, spiderwebs, suspension bridges

Subjects braided

PhysicsArchitectureMathematics

What students take away

• Tension vs compression

• Why trees don't fall

• Building a self-standing card

Fits with

• Rahmenlehrplan Gymnasium — Physik

• IB DP Physics

• Cambridge International AS-Level Physics