Art and Culture American Indian Artifacts: 2-D Shapes

A trip to a museum becomes an adventure in learning geometry! Students will explore mathematics in a meaningful way by examining the geometric shapes and patterns of American Indian artwork. This full-color grade 4 math reader builds literacy and math content knowledge while introducing students to new concepts and vocabulary terms like parallelogram, rhombus, quadrilateral, scalene, isosceles, and equilateral. Let's Explore Math sidebars, the Problem Solving section, and the mathematical charts and diagrams provide extensive opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Text features such as a glossary, index, bold print, and a table of contents increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and activities that students can respond to at home or school. Explore some fascinating Native American museums and the artifacts found there with this high-interest text that is sure to captivate readers.