Here's a rundown of what we will be doing.
June 14 - Measurements using How Big is a Foot?
We will measure our digits, hand, hand span, cubit, fathom, foot, step, and pace. Discover what these historical measurements mean and how we still use them today.
June 21 - Fibonacci sequence using Blockhead
We will read Blockhead : the Life of Fibonacci and Growing Patterns : Fibonacci Numbers in Nature. We will explore the Fibonacci sequence in natural objects.
June 28 - Sir Cumference and All the King's Men
Counting by tens.
July 5 -Chess and the powers of two
We will examine the legend of how chess was invented and also learn the basic moves of all the pieces.
July 12 - Platonic Solids
We will explore Platonic solids using gumdrops, marshmallows, and toothpicks.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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