What do I teach with Zome?
Zome is a versatile manipulative for problem solving and hands-on exploration of math and science concepts related to structure. For elementary school students this includes geometry-based concepts such as polygon shapes, lines and angles, tessellation and pattern recognition, scale and proportion, measurement of perimeters, areas, and volumes, and distinguishing 2 and 3 dimensions. It also allows exploration of how symmetry shapes can be connected to number sense and structure in nature. Middle school students will expand into more advanced mathematical concepts and how these concepts are manifested in science and technology. Here, we have classical geometry such as the study of solids and 3-dimensional packing, and how these can be found in everything from mineral crystals to plankton and viruses. They will also use Zome to study number patterns, ratios and irrational numbers, projection modeling, and basic structural engineering. High school students will study more advanced aspects
Zome is a versatile manipulative for problem solving and hands-on exploration of math and science concepts related to structure. For elementary school students this includes geometry-based concepts such as polygon shapes, lines and angles, tessellation and pattern recognition, scale and proportion, measurement of perimeters, areas, and volumes, and distinguishing 2 and 3 dimensions. It also allows exploration of how symmetry shapes can be connected to number sense and structure in nature.
