Tyger Tyger Issue 6 – STEM, December 2023
Welcome to the sixth issue of Tyger Tyger Magazine, the STEM edition!
These twelve fascinating poems demonstrate the inspirational impact of exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through the medium of poetry. Take mathematics outside into the garden for a sensory experience of counting, then find out about the many different types of engineer we depend on – and which you could choose to be! Encounter new theories about quantum mechanics with Derek the dog, discover the most exquisitely mathematical of foods, and celebrate the largest artery of the body. Experience the importance of resilience and experimentation, then watch two innovative engineers-in-training at play. Hum with the beauty and mystery of sound, discover what is happening in your body when you are excited, and splice maths with poetry to create new experimental forms. Be inspired by a space science pioneer and encounter the beauty of the telescope, whilst pondering the questions it raises…
Each poem is available as a free poem-poster to download, print and display, and there are free teaching resources around ‘Math Lesson (from the Garden)’, ‘Acoustic Recordings’ and ‘Two Mathematical Poems’.
Math Lesson (from the Garden), by Irene Latham
A beautiful, glowing poetical-mathematical equation…
Engineers, by Rhona Stephens
Find out more about the many vital roles of engineers in this exuberant and musical poem.
Derek’s Theory of Quantum Stiles, by Jonathan Humble
Meet the delightful Derek and discover his canine contributions to the field of quantum mechanics…
Eat Your Fractals! by Claire Lewis
Find the Fibonacci sequence on your plate with an exquisitely patterned vegetable!
Heartfelt Affection, by Jane Trenholm
A joyful and beautifully crafted hymn to the largest artery in the body.
Paper Airplane Challenge, by Susan Andrews
Join our speaker in trying to set a new paper airplane record – however many setbacks may be encountered along the way!
Sorting Lego, by Jude Simpson
Sorting out the Lego turns into an adventure in imaginative engineering…
Acoustic Recordings, by Elizabeth Kuelbs
Listen and feel as the world hums, in this intriguing and sonorous poem.
The Airport Arrivals Hall, by Jennifer Thomas
Explore what’s actually happening inside the body when you’re waiting in excited anticipation…
Two Mathematical Poems, by Carmela A. Martino
Poetry meets mathematics with exciting, unfolding possibilities…
Vera’s Questions, by Ann Malaspina
Meet pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin and wonder with her about the mysteries of the universe.
Telescope, by Lisa Varchol Perron
Telescopes bring both knowledge and mystery in this lyrical poem.
Posters and teaching resources – STEM poems – Issue 6
All of the poems in Issue 6 are also available as free poem-posters to download, print and display. There are also free, downloadable teaching resources around the poems ‘Acoustic Recordings’ by Elizabeth Kuelbs, ‘Math Lesson (from the Garden)’ by Irene Latham, and...