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

by Bobby Mercer

For many children, geometry is best understood as a hands-on subject. With this handy resource, children will build polygons out of pipe cleaners and flexible drinking straws, explore Mobius strips made from index cards, and model the Pythagorean Theorem using cheese crackers. Educator Bobby Mercer provides readers with 50 creative geometry project ideas for engaged learning. Each activity includes a materials list and detailed instructions with illustrations. The projects introduced here include ideas on how to modify the lessons for different age groups, allowing teachers to use this to excite any classroom. Educators and parents will find this title a handy resource to teach children problem-solving skills and applied geometry, all while having a lot of fun.

Genres: Mathematics

Paperback

Published October 1, 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]

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[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.