Junk Drawer Geometry : 50 Awesome Activities That Don't Cost a Thing Paperback / softback
by Bobby Mercer
Part of the Junk Drawer Science series
Paperback / softback
Description
Geometry is a hands-on subject. What better way to explore the concepts of area, perimeter, and volume than actually measuring area, perimeter, and volume?
With this helpful resource, you will build polygons out of pipe cleaners and flexible drinking straws, explore Mobius strips made from index cards, model the Pythagorean theorem using cheese crackers, and much more.
Junk Drawer Geometry proves that you don't need high-tech equipment to comprehend math concepts—just what you can find around the house or in your recycling bin. Each of this book’s 50 creative geometry projects includes a materials list and detailed, step-by-step instructions with illustrations.
The projects also include ideas on how to modify the lessons for different age and skill levels, allowing anyone teaching children to use this to excite students.
Educators and parents will find this title a handy guide to teach problem-solving skills and applied geometry, all while having a lot of fun.
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:Chicago Review Press
- Publication Date:02/10/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9780912777795
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:Chicago Review Press
- Publication Date:02/10/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9780912777795
