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Eco-Mathematics Education strives to show how everyone can experience the embedded connection between mathematics and the natural world. The authors' sincere hope is that by doing so, we can radically change the way we come to understand mathematics, as well as humanity's place in the ecosystem. The book hopes to accomplish this by providing in-depth lesson plans and resources for educators and anyone interested in teaching and learning mathematics through an ecological aesthetic perspective. All lessons are based on the inquiry method of teaching, aligned to standards, incorporate art projects inspired by famous artists, and utilize recycled and/or natural materials as much as possible.

In this book, 23 contributors offer new insights on key issues in mathematics education in early childhood. The chapters cover all mathematics curriculum-related issues in early childhood (number, geometry, patterns and structures and mathematics in daily life). Special attention is given to teachers knowledge and innovative research issues such as quantifiers among young children. Contributors are: Abraham Arcavi, Ruthi Barkai, Douglas H. Clements, Bat-Sheva Eylon, Dina Hassidov, Rina Hershkowitz, Leah Ilani, Bat-Sheva Ilany, Candace Joswick, Esther Levenson, Zvia Markovits, Zemira Mevarech, Joanne Mulligan, Sherman Rosenfeld, Flavia Santamaria, Julie Sarama, Juhaina Awawdeh Shahbari, Amal Sharif-Rasslan, Tal Sharir, Nora Scheuer, Pessia Tsamir, Dina Tirosh and Ana Clara Ventura.

A CBC-NSTA BEST STEM BOOK OF THE YEAR * A CBC LIBRARIAN FAVORITE   Enter the world of giraffes, math, and science in this informative picture book that introduces important STEM concepts through the animal kingdom's most beloved gentle giants, for fans of Ten Magic Butterflies and Zero the Hero.   Twiga the giraffe introduces young readers to fascinating facts about giraffes and their relationship to other creatures--all by using math concepts such as measurements, graphs, shapes, word problems, and more.   Readers will learn:  - That a giraffe's hooves are as large as a medium-sized pizza - That their heart can pump up to 16 gallons of blood through their body every minute  - And that giraffes can run up to 31 miles per hour - and they weigh over 4,000 pounds!     This interactive picture book explores important STEM concepts through fun details about these spectacular animals--from the top of their ossicones to the bottom of their hooves. Back matter includes a glossary of terms, a map of giraffe geography, and a giraffe quiz to test kids' knowledge.