Shaping Small Worlds: A Place-Based Learning Project

Authors

• Steph N. Dean, Clemson UniversityFollow
• Andrew Tyminski, Clemson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2026

Publication Title

Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12

Publisher

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2025.0149

Abstract

Bring mathematics to life by building miniature settlements outdoors. This place-based project blends ratios, scaling, and measurement with play, ecology, and real-world problem solving.

Recommended Citation

Dean, S. N., & Tyminski, A. (2026). Shaping Small Worlds: A Place-Based Learning Project. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, 119(5), 391-397. Retrieved Aug 28, 2026, from https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2025.0149