Sailing Through History: Origami Boats & The Longitude Mystery

Hi Educators and Curious Minds,

This week, we set sail on a unique journey blending art, history, and critical thinking! 🌟 Our young explorers dived into the story of The Great Longitude Mystery while mastering the art of folding Origami Boats. 🚤

Here’s what we covered:

• The Story: How John Harrison's groundbreaking clock revolutionised navigation.

• The Activity: A hands-on origami project that connected creativity to real-world problem-solving.

• The Takeaway: Showing kids how ancient innovations like longitude still shape modern technology (hello, GPS!).

🎥 Relive the adventure:

Why it matters:
Activities like these foster 21st-century skills—creativity, critical thinking, and spatial awareness—all while keeping learning fun and engaging.

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Let’s keep nurturing curiosity and building lifelong skills, one fold at a time. 💡

Until next time,
Ta-da!👋🏻