Math
- The child has learned about measurement by using a tape measure to measure the length and width of the skateboard.
- Through trial and error, the child has learned about estimation and approximation as he tries to estimate the distance he can jump or the speed he can achieve.
- The child has learned about angles and geometry by observing the angles formed by the skateboard trucks and the surface of the ground.
- By keeping track of the time spent practicing skateboarding, the child has also learned about time and elapsed time.
Continued development can include incorporating math into skateboarding tricks. The child can measure the height of a ramp or the distance traveled during a trick. They can also calculate the average speed or acceleration during a skateboarding session.
Book Recommendations
- Skateboard Party by Karen English: A story about a third-grade girl who learns to skateboard and overcomes her fears.
- Skateboarding: Legendary Tricks by Doug Werner: This book showcases various skateboard tricks and provides step-by-step instructions for each one.
- Skateboarding: How It Works by Jim Fitzpatrick: Explains the science and mechanics behind skateboarding, including the physics of balancing and the engineering of skateboard design.
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