Junk Drawer Geometry

50 Awesome Activities That Don't Cost a Thing

Bobby Mercer

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Chicago Review Press
02 October 2018

Geometry

Series: Junk Drawer Science

Geometry is a hands-on subject. What better way to explore the concepts of area, perimeter, and volume than actuallymeasuringarea, perimeter, and volume? With this helpful resource, you will build polygons out of pipe cleaners and flexible drinking straws, exploreMobius stripsmade from index cards, model thePythagorean theoremusing cheese crackers, and much more.

Junk Drawer Geometryproves that you don't need high-tech equipment to comprehend math concepts-just what youcan 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.

By: Bobby Mercer
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 317g
ISBN: 9780912777795
ISBN 10: 0912777796
Series: Junk Drawer Science
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 02 October 2018
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bobby Mercer has been sharing the fun of science for more than two decades as a high school physics teacher. He is the author ofJunk Drawer Physics, Junk Drawer Chemistry, andJunk Drawer Engineering.