Learn with Shapes

            The Calhoun County Library held a STEM and STEM, Jr. program all about simplifying geometry as part of our summer reading wrap-up!  

            Dr. Lesa Rice-Jackson informed children about Geometry and its properties which can be a little confusing unless you’re learning it in a fun way.  What better way to learn it than with snacks? On Thursday, August 4, 2022, our mathematicians aged 5 - 12 learned how to figure out diameters and areas while creating some geometric figures. We like seeing how creative children can get!

            Dr. Rice-Jackson made sure that every student learned something about geometry including measuring a base and height, measuring length and width, and discovering a radius and diameter. Children used  rectangular shaped graham crackers, round Ritz crackers, triangular Doritos, and square Cheez-Its for measuring and calculating. After the program was complete, they were allowed to eat their shapes! They also enjoyed a pizza lunch before meeting local author, Monica Roe, at the ice cream social afterwards.  Thank you, Dr. Lesa Rice-Jackson for giving our community a wonderful STEM and STEM, Jr. program this summer! We are very lucky to have you.

            The STEM programs are made possible by an awarded grant from Save the Children to encourage learning and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math.