Dowdy, Penny. Body Math. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark , 2009. ISBN: 9780761432159.
Body Math is sure to be a teacher’s dream when attempting to answer the inevitable question, “Why do we have to learn this?” This expository text is full of intriguing, factual information that will engage an upper elementary or junior high age student in meaningful, interdisciplinary learning. Dowdy has made this book user friendly with an index of key words, a brief glossary, pronunciation keys of difficult words, and try-it-yourself “Calculation Station” boxes and a “Hands-On Math” mini project for every topic. These real-world applications can be easily performed with a partner or individually using simple materials such as paper, pencil, ruler, and dice. For instant gratification and self-checking purposes, an answer key is included in the back. Body Math includes information and activities on place value, genetics, probability, ratios, measurement, art, and the world around you (clothing, cars, and space). If students are interested in extending their thinking on these topics, Dowdy even includes online references and “Explain Away” writing prompts for students. Body Math is a visually captivating book with a mixture of photographs and hand-drawn cartoon-like pictures that demonstrate how to perform the hands-on experiments. Dowdy and her team of illustrators and photographers have surely created a stimulating book with real-world application that will entrance curious students and teachers for hours!
Kerry Fatzinger, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
Body Math is sure to be a teacher’s dream when attempting to answer the inevitable question, “Why do we have to learn this?” This expository text is full of intriguing, factual information that will engage an upper elementary or junior high age student in meaningful, interdisciplinary learning. Dowdy has made this book user friendly with an index of key words, a brief glossary, pronunciation keys of difficult words, and try-it-yourself “Calculation Station” boxes and a “Hands-On Math” mini project for every topic. These real-world applications can be easily performed with a partner or individually using simple materials such as paper, pencil, ruler, and dice. For instant gratification and self-checking purposes, an answer key is included in the back. Body Math includes information and activities on place value, genetics, probability, ratios, measurement, art, and the world around you (clothing, cars, and space). If students are interested in extending their thinking on these topics, Dowdy even includes online references and “Explain Away” writing prompts for students. Body Math is a visually captivating book with a mixture of photographs and hand-drawn cartoon-like pictures that demonstrate how to perform the hands-on experiments. Dowdy and her team of illustrators and photographers have surely created a stimulating book with real-world application that will entrance curious students and teachers for hours!
Kerry Fatzinger, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
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