Pretzel math.Here's an idea to share with your readers: I use pretzels to teach geometry geometry [Gr.,=earth measuring], branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of and relationships between points, lines, planes, and figures and with generalizations of these concepts. to my third graders. We use them to construct rays, lines, segments, right angles, and parallel lines. Then we eat the pretzels or glue glue: see adhesive. glue Adhesive substance resembling gelatin, extracted from animal tissue, particularly hides and bones, or from fish, casein (milk protein), or vegetables. them onto construction paper to display in the hallway. Have something to share? We'd love to hear from you. E-mail instructor@scholastic.com or write to Instructor, P.O. Box 713, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10013. --Stacie Keitt, Alexander, NC |
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