Author Loreen Leedy
Synopsis: Several short stories introducing fractions such as part-whole and part-part.
Showing posts with label Math. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Math. Show all posts
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Math Appeal
Author: Greg Tang
Art: Harry Briggs
Synopsis: Poetry about math that encourages the reader to do some counting related to the illustrations. The poem often gives hints as to how the counting may be done quickly.
Connections to Science:
I) A great way to get into grouping.
Art: Harry Briggs
Synopsis: Poetry about math that encourages the reader to do some counting related to the illustrations. The poem often gives hints as to how the counting may be done quickly.
Connections to Science:
I) A great way to get into grouping.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Author: Judith Viorst
Art: Ray Cruz
Synopsis: Alexander, is recounting the time he got money from his Grandparents and use the money on several nick-knacks instead of saving up for walkie-talkie.
Connections with Science
I) Alexander is given a dollar follow his spending to keep track of how much money he thinks keeps him rich.
II) For this story you can talk about the depreciation of money.
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