Bøker av James Titmas

Two children find two stones and notice one of the stones is a lot different from the other stone. They play detectives to solve the mystery about one of the stones. They learn about density, specific gravity, and magnetism. The children learn the principles of scientific testing and the limits of skillful approximation. They learn about compression and tension forces. The children are taught there may be more than one explanation and to keep an open mind.11

During a "show and tell" presentation by one of their classmates, two children hear about a trip to a space camp. They learn about budgets and how to manage with what they have. There is a teaching on the merits of forgiveness and how to accept forgiveness and learn humility when they make a mistake. They learn that if they want to buy something, they need to earn the money. Working with their extended families, they gain insights about rocket building and rocket science from their parents and grandparents. They learn about preparing a fabrication design drawing, a plan. The children and their families create their own space camp. They are made aware they can try and learn by doing. They learn about setting goals and setting objectives step-by-step.

Two children find two stones and notice one of the stones is a lot different from the other stone. They play detectives to solve the mystery about one of the stones. They learn about density, specific gravity, and magnetism. The children learn the principles of scientific testing and the limits of skillful approximation. They learn about compression and tension forces. The children are taught there may be more than one explanation and to keep an open mind.11

Children are given boards from a waste pile of boards. They learn the merits of being polite and asking for permission. The children decide a bridge is needed across a ditch between their houses. They work together and solve problems using trial and error. By sharing ideas and respecting one another's opinion, they make progress. They learn to be creative and how to work with the limited tools and materials at hand. They actually are learning the engineering principles of beam strength, beam deflections, dynamic loadings, and lateral stability. In addition, they also learn and practice some carpentry arts. They learn about safety and realize they could be hurt if they are not careful. They feel the pride of completing what they started out to accomplish.