15 sessions
Years 4-10
Six activities about the earth, moon, and stars help students learn about astronomy and answer questions like: If the earth is a ball, why does it look flat? Why does the moon change its shape? How can I find constellations and tell the time by the stars? Activities include observing and recording changes in the sky and creating models to explain observations.
GEMS, $POA, GE9405
EARTHWORMS
3 sessions
Years 7-10
Students observe and record the pulse rates of earthworms. They experiment
to discover the responses of earthworms to different temperatures, and
graph the results. In discussing why earthworms respond as they do,
students learn about 'cold-blooded' animals, and the concept of
adaptation. A background section is included.
GEMS, $12.00, GE9406
Kaseberg et als - Maths Science Network
A resource that can help teachers set up an Equity aware programme and also provide a number of mathematical problems.
Maths Science Network, $10.00, EQ9002
through Co-operative Learning
All Year levels
The author as a French, language arts and ESL teacher for twelve years was inspired by the natural context for communication provided by cooperative learning experiences in the classroom. Over 100 activities - Communication; Social; Listening; Speaking; Reading; writing; - are organised so that they can be easily and successfully integrated into existing ESL and foreign language lessons.
144pp, $49.75, KA12308
Teachers & Parents of children
Years 1-10
This book undoubtedly represents one of the greatest strides taken to involve parents in the mathematics education of their children. 'EQUALS' (Lawrence Hall of Science, California) have produced one hundred fully trialled, hands on activities that help children learn problem solving and develop an understanding of mathematics. Topics include arithmetic, geometry, probability and statistics, measurement, estimation, calculators, computers, logical thinking, and maths careers.
The Family Maths Programme in New Zealand is based upon and supports the philosophy and method demonstrated in this publication and believe both teachers and parents will acknowledge the value of the activities. Our Biggest Selling Book
EQUALS, $69.95, EQ8801
Years 4-8
We are delighted to announce the first volume of the much-requested FAMILY MATH books for families (and schools) with young children ages four to eight years old. The theme is comparing, and the games, activities, and explorations integrate counting, sorting, classifying, logic, arithmetic and other important mathematical skills.
In the FAMILY MATH tradition, children and adult family members enjoy mathematics together and share their thinking about mathematics. Children and adults contribute to the process as they learn from each other.
Family Math for Young Children helps both parents and children develop positive attitudes towards mathematics. It also includes models and information for sharing the program with other families, how to set up a Family Math For Young Children class, now parents can be more involved at school, and how to help children at home.
EQUALS, ISBN #: 0-912511-27-3, $59.00, EQ9701
The Middle School Years, Algebraic Reasoning & Number Sense
Years 5-10
This book is designed for parents and teachers of children aged ten to fourteen. The book is filled with fun, instructive, and non threatening activities that families enjoy together. Using algebraic thinking and number sense, this book contains provocative investigations--such as Fraction Calculator Explorations, Maya Mathematics, Four Sock Drawers, and Maths Behind the Trick--that captivate older students. The parent advocacy chapters inform parents of the important decisions they need to make about middle school maths courses (Intermediate through fourth form). The book also contains valuable information on how to help prepare Intermediate and Junior High School students for advanced high school and tertiary mathematics.
EQUALS, $51.00, EQ9901
Yellow card folders suitable for each family to 'store' their family maths activities from a family maths workshop.
Family Maths Trust, $1.12 each, FM9301
Looking for:
* A small prize for the FM estimation activity?
* A gift to acknowledge the assistance with FM workshops?
Why not a black pen and silver with Family Maths logo in a presentation case?
$3.50, FM9302
What is Family Science?
FAMILY SCIENCE is an informal science education program that gives parents and children an opportunity to work and learn together. Hands-on activities that use easy-to-find, inexpensive materials let families explore the ways in which science plays a role in daily life.
Parental involvement in FAMILY SCIENCE is key to the program’s success. By showing interest in science and making time to explore ideas and conduct simple investigations, parents can have a positive influence on children who may otherwise decide that science is too hard, too abstract, or boring. An added benefit of FAMILY SCIENCE activities is that they provide parents with a link to the school science curriculum. Doing science at home opens the door to talk with kids about what they’re learning in school and can help reinforce the idea that anyone can be a scientist.
FAMILY SCIENCE has eight chapters covering the following topics:
At home with science (includes safety issues); Openers (short investigations); Science at Work; Using The language of Science; Observing Your World; The Physical World; Design & Technology; Organising a Family Science Event
3 sessions
Years 4-10
The fingers-on activities in this unit allow your students to explore the similarities and variations of fingerprints. Students take their own finger prints, devise their own classification categories, then apply their classification skills to solve a crime. The mystery scenario, 'Who Robbed The Safe?' includes plot and character scenarios.
GEMS, $POA, GE9407
Surface Area, Volume, & Scale
Years 7-10
Isn't this a great idea? Why can't we shrink or expand things to fit our needs? In this unit students explore scale, surface area, volume and weight. They will build mathematical models to help them question how scale changes affect physical properties for animals and people such as 'lightness' on feet, heat transfer, respiration, strength, and stability of form.
EQUALS, $10.00, EQ9401
through cooperative learning
Years 2-10
This book shows how to teach all of the most important fraction concepts through co-operative learning activities. There are twenty-four lessons. Students start at the beginning learning to identify fractions and progress through the concepts, Exploring Fractions; Naming Fractions; Comparing Fractions;. Equivalent Fractions; Addition of Fractions; Multiplication of Fractions; Subtraction of Fractions; Division of Fractions. Each lesson is designed to be taught co-operatively, in teams of four, and through class building students gain familiarity with and enjoyment from work with fractions.
Kagan, $47.60, KA12310
Predict, Ponder, Play - 6 sessions
Years 1-5
A series of lively maths activities that jump off from one of the well known 'Frog and Toad' stories. From the exploration of buttons, sorting and classifying, and a 'Guess and Sort' game., students go on to design their own buttons, and use a graphing grid to organise data. Students 'guesstimate' the number of small plastic frogs in a jar, and the number of lima beans in a handful, practising the valuable life skill of estimating. A 'Frog Pond' board game helps students develop strategic thinking skills. The 'Hop to The Pond Game' is an experiment in probability and statistics.
GEMS, $POA, GE9408
