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Cohen, Luanne Seymour – 1996
Quilters have been practicing geometric principles for centuries. Since straight seams are easier to sew than curved ones, the grid naturally evolved as the basis for their designs. This book is a resource for experimenting with traditional patchwork quilt patterns. It provides students a hands-on understanding of geometric concepts. It contains…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Diagrams, Elementary Secondary Education
Thorpe, Jim – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
A discussion of what constitutes proof is given. Methods of teaching proof in a more intuitive and informal way than is usually done are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction

McGalliard, William; Cooney, Thomas J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The necessity for inferring and predicting in everyday life is discussed. Eight activities, ranging from sixth- to twelfth-grade levels, are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education
Britton, Jill; Britton, Walter – 1992
This book contains transparency masters, duplication masters, and activities for teaching tessellating art. Part 1 gives instructions and information for creating transparencies from the paper masters in this book. Part 2 provides the transparency masters along with detailed instructions about when and how to use each of the transparencies.…
Descriptors: Art, Art Activities, Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Bannon, Maryanne, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This instructional guide presents the comprehensive techniques and procedures basic to quiltmaking in a format adaptable for use with elementary or secondary level students. Charts and diagrams illustrate the sequentially organized text. Information is presented in 15 chapters: (1) "Tools and Equipment"; (2)" Fabric and…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Design Crafts, Elementary Secondary Education

Cassell, David – Mathematics in School, 1988
Includes patterns for and a brief discussion of the polyhedra: octahedron, tetrahedron, dodecahedron, cuboid, prism, and star. (PK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometry

Loudon, Sarah – Art Education, 1996
Presents four lesson plans centered around artworks involving Japanese clothing. Instructional materials include color plates of a 19th century print showing women's clothing, two beautifully handcrafted coats, and a coverlet in kimono form. The lesson plans discuss Japanese clothing, art, society, and culture. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History
Zaslavsky, Claudia – 1990
This document describes the contributions of African peoples to the science of mathematics. The development of a number system is seen as related to need. Names of numbers, time reckoning, gesture counting, and counting materials are examined. Mystical beliefs about numbers and special meanings in pattern are presented. Reproductions of patterns,…
Descriptors: African Culture, Architecture, Art, Beliefs