I chose to view Mathematics for Game Developers, hoping to find something that could encourage students to work hard in math and to keep taking math courses throughout high school. in the eTable of Contents, I went to chapter 4, Basic Geometric Elements. The writing was calm and friendly, and the math was very high level. I went back to the table of content and read the book's general introduction. It was quite readable and would be a good way for math teachers to help students understand how math might eventually lead them to their dream job.
In the Basic Search I entered "Perseus." I have about a dozen 4th and 5th graders every week who are looking for more information on Greek gods and heroes as they read the Percy Jackson series. U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Mythology will be a huge asset to them. Since I can't link them directly to it from my library's home page, I think I'll print strip-note instructions to hand out in class next week. They will love this resource! I'll probably reprint the instructions on their summer reading lists.
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Hi, Avid, you have found some great stuff in Gale Virtual Reference Library! I like your idea about how to encourage kids in math and glad you found a good resource here. We love the mythology title. I'm so excited that Percy Jackson is leading kids to research and excited that you have found this resource for them!!
ReplyDeleteMe again. There actually is a way to direct link to Gale Virtual Reference Library from your library's home page, though not directly to the mythology resource. If you want more information about linking, please contact Julie Erickson at julie.erickson@state.sd.us or 295-1994
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