MANMADE RESOURCES

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1 INTRODUCTION 3

2 MATHEMATICS LABORATORY

.Importance of mathematics laboratory

.Equipments

4

3 MATHEMATICS LIBRARY

. Importance of Library

. Materials for mathematics library

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4 MTHEMATICS CLUB

.Activities for Math’s club

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5 CONCLUSION 12

INTRODUCTION

Man-made resources are items or substances that have value to

human lives that do not occur in the natural world. Examples of man-made resources

include plastic, paper, soda, sheet metal, rubber and brass. These contrasts with natural

resources, such as water, crops, sunlight, crude oil, wood and gold. Some man-made

resources are nearly essential to modern human life, such as medicines. Without medicines,

vaccines and similar man-made chemicals, many people would become sick and die. Others

are not essential, and only exist because people want them. For example, many pesticides

are man-made resources, and while not essential, their use enhances the lives of many

people. Some man-made resources reflect their natural counterparts. For example, many

lakes and rivers are man-made structures. While the water and fish inside them are

natural resources, the impoundment would not exist without humans to construct it. Such

resources offer food and recreation opportunities for many people. Humans also create

farms, which are man-made resources, even though the plants and soil are natural

resources. Simple man-made resources, such as paper, are often combined to form more

man-made resources, such as books, plates or wallpaper. High-tech products typically

feature dozens or more components that are man-made resources, such as wire and

semiconductors. Mathematics club, mathematics library, mathematics laboratory

are some of school and community based teaching learning man made

resources.

MATHEMATICS LABORATORY

Like any other subject room there should be a separate room for

mathematics. The setting and arrangement of this room should be such

that it creates an atmosphere for the study and teaching of Mathematics.

Different charts and models depicting various application of

Mathematics can be displayed in this room. The black board of

Mathematics room be larger than the normal size. In schools it could be

appropriate to have a room to serve as a Mathematics

Museum -cum Mathematics laboratory.

IMPORTANCE MATHEMETICS LABORATORY

The main aim of teaching of Mathematics is the development of

power of abstract thinking and reasoning. For this we must start, from

concrete subjects when the student handle, concrete objects, is learning

is quicker and understanding is better. Use of geometrical models helps

the student in grasping various geometrical facts. Furthermore any

practical work in mathematics makes the subjects interesting to the

students. It is a multisensory approach to learning. Students accept the

Mathematical truths after confirming their validity practically.

EQUIPMENTS FOR MATHEMATICS LABORATORY

Mathematics laboratory serves not only as a laboratory but also as

Mathematics room and Mathematics Museum. Keeping in view the

various purposes it should have the following equipments.

i) Concrete materials :

Which connected with simple arithmetical topics such as beaks,

sticks, pebbles, ball frame, number cards, balances, coins weights,

measuring tapes, didactics, cardboard, chart paper, graphs.

ii) Pictures and Photographs:

It would be much useful it the contributions of the Mathematicians those who

prominently displayed in the Mathematics room are also indicated on such charts.

iii) Models

Various Mathematical models such as triangle, squire, solids help in understanding

abstract concept.

iv) Blackboard and Geometrical instruments

Large size blackboard, colored chalks a set of geometrical instruments like

protractors, compass, rules etc. are kept in Mathematics laboratory.

v) Bulletin Board or Display Board

Mathematical figures, rules, graphs etc. can be collected from various sources.

vi) Proportional dividers, slide rules, calculating machines etc.

vii) Surveying Instruments

Some of these are:

a) Angle mirror - used for laying out right angles in the field.

b) Plane table and alidade - used for elementary mapping and surveying.

c) Hypsometer and clinometers: Simple devices to measure angle of elevation and

depression. And used to measure heights and distances of objects indirectly.

viii) Projective Aids

Various projective aids and projecting device such as magic lantern, film strip,

projector should also be kept in mathematics laboratory.

ix) Collections

MATHEMATICS LIBRARY

IMPORTANCE OF LIBRARY

Mathematics is quite a vast subject. A mathematics teacher should not follow only

the text book. The teacher must study some standard books from the library. The

teacher will be able to plan and organize his teaching in a better way, better than

that given in the text- book.

Mathematics library is quite useful to the students.

1) Students read or consult some books from the library their doubt become clear.

2) The study of library books acquaints them with new exercise or problems and

prepares them better for the examinations.

3) Good mathematics library helps inculcating proper attitudes, interests and

appreciations in the students.

In our schools, there are two types of libraries.

a) General school libraries: contain books and magazines on all subjects.

b) Mathematics department library:

Need of Separate Mathematics Library

1. Separate arrangement of Mathematics Library helps to bring efficiency in the

organization of Library service.

2. Mathematics teacher remains constant touch with the latest books in

Mathematics.

3. It provides a sense of separate identity to Mathematics and helps to inculcate

interest in the subject.

4) It helps the activities of Mathematics club.

5) It can be of a help to gifted and bright students.

Suggestion for Effective Use of Library

A well- equipped library is useful only when it is properly used by the teachers and

students. Some suggestions are,

i) Mathematics teacher should himself read library books, only then he can suggest

books to the students.

ii) Teacher should suggest mathematical riddles and recreations from library.

iii) The teacher should give some assignment or work based on certain books in the

library.

iv) There should be proper display of the new books on the bulletin board, along

with brief comments.

v) There should be some sort of test based on suggested books from the library.

Material for Mathematics Library

1) The prescribed text book.

2) Books on teaching Mathematics.

3) Books of recreational activities.

4) Books on Biographies and History of mathematics.

5) Books showing contribution of Mathematics to other field.

6) Mathematics journals.

MATHEMATICS CLUB

The value of mathematics clubs may be summarized as

i) It is useful in arousing and maintaining interest in mathematics.

ii) It stimulates active participation of the students.

iii) It gives the students basic training in organizing such programs.

iv) It is helpful in making proper utilization of leisure time.

v) It develops in the students a habit of selective study.

Suggested Activities for a Mathematics Club

i) Organizing inter class; inter class school competitions on some interesting

Mathematical topics.

ii) Celebrating days and event pertaining to the history of mathematics or men of

Mathematics.

iii) Making or collecting charts, models, pictures, graphs etc. for the mathematics

laboratory.

iv) Conducting related project activities.

v) Preparing items for wall magazines.

vi) Organizing mathematical exhibition or fairs, certain outings of mathematical

interest.

CONCLUSION

In the present times Mathematics occupies an important place in curriculum.

Mathematics is an exact science which is related to measurements, calculations,

discovering relationships and dealing with the problems of space. Mathematics

library, laboratory, and club are manmade resources, which serve the purpose of

inculcating good reading and study habit which help in promoting self study and

independent work among students.

REFERENCE

1. Teaching of mathematics :- SUDHIR KUMAR & D.N RATHNALIKAR

2. http://www.ask.com/question/man-made-resources