Hardhatting in a GeoWorld Author:AIMS Education Foundation Grades 3-5. From the back cover: This book offers activities focusing on mathematics and engineering. Topics include structures, measurement, and geometry. In the Structures section, the supporting strength of a cylinder and rigidity of the triangle are explored. This knowledge is then applied to the creative design and construction of cubes, br... more »idges, and towers which meet certain specifications. Measurement activities will help students understand and develop skills in measuring length, mass, volume, time, and angles in a real-world context. Proficiency in measurement is important in science as well as mathematics as most scientific experiments rely on measurements of some kind. Geometry is one of the friendliest topics in mathematics because it deals with the spatial realm. Students will grapple with the concepts of shape and dimension as they fold or cut paper, build nets, split milk cartons, dip wire shapes in soapy water, observe and create circle patterns, explore fence perimeters, and measure geometric shapes on the playground. Geometry and measurement often go hand-in-hand. The intent of this book is to foster an appreciation for the amazing world surrounding us as well as to develop math skills, process skills, and critical thinking. Visit the AIMS website for more details: www.aimsedu.org« less