Pistes d'exploration

Research some fun facts about one shape. Present the information to others in the form of clues. 

Which shape do you think is the most important one? Write your argument and debate your ideas with a friend who thinks differently.

Make a list of important facts about each shape.

Invent a board game using the shapes and information found in the book.

Make a chart of important facts about the different shapes.

Follow the instructions to produce one of the puzzles or constructions explained in the book. Hold a Shape Fair. Explain to your classmates how your project works. 

Invent a board game using the shapes and information found in the book.

Discuss the shapes of objects around you.

Shaping Up Summer

Mots-clés

Picture book , games , mathematics , nature , science , science experiments , shapes

Commentaire descriptif

Comprehensive, humorous and engaging, this concept book focuses on the three basic shapes in the natural and man-made world – squares, triangles and circles – and their 3-dimensional counterparts. Starting with the basics of geometry, it then moves into real-world applications (e.g. igloos, Egyptian pyramids, Stonehenge) and presents fascinating, odd facts from history (e.g. in the Middle Ages, people believed the square was lucky and had magical powers). The book encourages readers to take their learning to the next level by providing an interactive component that increases the fun factor while reinforcing their understanding: build a bridge out of Bristol board and paper fasteners; design a building out of toothpicks. The pages are filled with age-appropriate definitions, hand-drawn, cartoon-style illustrations, and easy instructions for building projects, experiments and mind-bending puzzles. This valuable resource for parents and classrooms concludes with an answer key, a helpful glossary and a page of mathematical formulas.