Literature & Math: Starry Messenger & Galileo Galilei
Page Description: Integrate mathematics with literature and science through these activities for Starry Messenger by Peter Sis and Galileo Galilei by Mike Goldsmith. Through the books and the activities in this printable, students will explore, discuss, and research the life and accomplishments of Galileo Galilei. They will work with pendulums, observe and record measurements, and make inferences about the rate of movement.Grade Levels: 6 - 8
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Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas, Grades 6-8 provides easy-to-implement, literature-based activities that connect standards-based grades 6-8 mathematics lessons with concepts derived from science, social studies, and the arts standards.
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