Math in the Garden: Hands-On Activities That Bring Math to Life, Ages 5-13

by Jennifer M. White, Katharine D. Barrett, Jaine Kopp

Gardens are magical settings filled with aromas, colors, and patterns that excite the imagination and awaken the senses. This engaging curriculum brings this magic into classrooms using a mathematical lens. Through experiential learning activities, this book fosters growth in elementary and middle school-aged children. Dozens of hands-on educational activities are available for teachers to use in their instruction. By incorporating these activities into their lessons, teachers can help students hone their math skills while developing their understanding of inquiry, language arts, and nutrition. All activities were designed to support mathematics and science standards and were extensively trial-tested by educators and youth leaders nationwide. Grades K-8, 160 pages.

Genres: Mathematics

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006