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Mathematics in Nature, Space, and Time - (Waldorf Education Resources) by John Blackwood (Paperback)

Mathematics in Nature, Space, and Time - (Waldorf Education Resources) by  John Blackwood (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An authoritative combined edition of two Steiner-Waldorf math textbooks<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A teachers' book for math covering 'Mathematics in Nature', 'Pythagoras and Numbers', 'Platonic Solids' and 'Rhythm and Cycles'. Includes full color illustrations and diagrams throughout.</p> <p>A resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers for math for Class 7 (age 12-13) and Class 8 (age 13-14).</p> <p>This book is a combined edition of <em>Mathematics Around Us</em> (for Class 7) and <em>Mathematics in Space and Time</em> (for Class 8).</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>'This is an exciting and unusual book... There are explorations of art, culture, nature, accurate drawing and model making with a wide range of photographs and diagrams. This book is written for the teacher to use with 13/14 year olds and is more of an exploration than a manual but many non-specialists would enjoy this book as well.'<br />- Education Otherwise</p> <p>'The book is a fine example of how a teacher can stimulate interest in his pupils. It is clear that [the children] have much enjoyed what they have learnt.'<br />- Archetype: Science Group of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain Newsletter</p> <p>'A treasure trove of ideas for class teachers with additional tasks for gifted students. Impressive presentation... which can inspire experienced and new teachers alike.'<br />- Erziehungskunst</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>John Blackwood, who died in 2015, worked in mechanical engineering design for nearly 30 years and was inspired by Lawrence Edwards' work with plant geometry. He became a teacher at the Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School in Sydney, Australia. There he designed a maths course for Classes 11 and 12 which was accepted by the school board of New South Wales. He lived in Sydney and was also the author of Geometry in Nature (Floris Books).

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