Junk Drawer Geometry: 50 Awesome Activities That Don't Cost a Thing

by Bobby Mercer

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.

Genres: Mathematics

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2018

Reviews

[Jerecho · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of point position, lines and figures, shapes and size, and the property of space.

With this book, one can learn about techniques with the use of simple everyday materials that can make geometry a fun learning experience.

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

great series with wonderful photos and step by step instructions

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

472 - 2019

[Graham Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun step-by-step procedural tool to create physical representations of geometric principles. Includes detailed photos. Excited to share with my students!

[Alanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have already used several of the ideas in this book to help my tactile students get the hang of geometry concepts. I was surprised at the common objects I hadn’t previously considered and excited to teach using more students about geometry in the home.