CHICKEN ON THE MOVE
Author: Pam Pollard and Meg Belviso
Illustrator: Lynne Adams
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Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Kane Press (USA) First published in: 2002 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Math Matters) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
Grandpa surprises Tim, Anne, and Gordon with chickens. They wonder where they should put the chickens and their new home. Each time they move the fence, the chickens' home becomes a different shape, but the perimeter stays the same. This title teaches about perimeter. Full-color illustrations. |
“At the top of the hill they made a square coop that was 6 feet on each side. "No the chickens have more room to play," said Anne.”
Recommended age range:
7+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Area & Perimeter
Possible teaching activities:
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7+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Area & Perimeter
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.
