One step ahead

Workshop and Andventureland Mathematics
elemantary school, form 1 – 4

Content: How did poeple count or calculate with the help of their bodies a long time ago?
The kids will determine dimensions and weights first-hand while playing and comparing with others.

Procedure: How did people count and calculate only with their bodies a long time ago? With the help of their own bodies, the class will investigate and compare measures and weights in a playful way. At some stations, they will discover historical measuring units such as cubit or the arm span. They will try out various instruments and methods on their own body.

Hints for preparations:
The workshop will be held in connection with the visit of the Adventureland Mathematics.

Curriculum covers e.g.: Elemantary school form 1-4, MA LB 2 (arithmetic), MA LB 3 (sizes), MA LBW 1 (“Das macht Adam Ries …”)

Duration: 1-1.5 hours (incl 30-40. min. workshop) Please schedule additional time for the ticket office and the wardrobe.

Cost per student: 3,00 EUR (2.00 EUR cut group entry, plus 1 EUR for a guided tour in German)

Register here: tel: +49 351 488 7272, fax: +49 351 488 7263 email: service@museen-dresden.de