Now kids can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about elementary geometrythe study of shapes. Packed with illustrations, Geometry for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to teach kids ages 8 through 12 about acute and obtuse angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, plane and space figures, and much more!
Kids will explore all the different shapes they can form by arranging the pieces of an intriguing Chinese puzzle called a tangram, and learn how to create a colorful 3-D drawing that seems to rise right off the page! They'll construct a twirler stick out of a pencil and an index card to see how surface area affects the movement of a spinning object, and build a geoboard as a quick, fun way to compare the area of different geometric figures.
Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an explanation that kids can understand. Every project has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.
When learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure!
Acclaim for Janice VanCleave's books:
"A super collection of easy biology experiments to conduct at home...A worthwhile purchase."Kirkus Reviews on Biology for Every Kid
"The creative hands-on activities will enhance learning about the fascinating applications of geometry."Science Books & Films onGeometry for Every Kid
"Janice Pratt VanCleave's Science books not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way."Parent Guide on Science for Every Kid series
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Now kids can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about elementary geometrythe study of shapes. Packed with illustrations, Geometry for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to teach kids ages 8 through 12 about acute and obtuse angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, plane and space figures, and much more!
Kids will explore all the different shapes they can form by arranging the pieces of an intriguing Chinese puzzle called a tangram, and learn how to create a colorful 3-D drawing that seems to rise right off the page! They'll construct a twirler stick out of a pencil and an index card to see how surface area affects the movement of a spinning object, and build a geoboard as a quick, fun way to compare the area of different geometric figures.
Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an explanation that kids can understand. Every project has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.
When learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure!
Acclaim for Janice VanCleave's books:
"A super collection of easy biology experiments to conduct at home...A worthwhile purchase."Kirkus Reviews on Biology for Every Kid
"The creative hands-on activities will enhance learning about the fascinating applications of geometry."Science Books & Films onGeometry for Every Kid
"Janice Pratt VanCleave's Science books not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way."Parent Guide on Science for Every Kid series
Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Science for Every Kid S. |
Release date | August 1994 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Janice Pratt Vancleave |
Dimensions | 235 x 159 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 240 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-471-31142-3 |
Barcode | 9780471311423 |
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LSN | 0-471-31142-1 |