Fictional Stories in Science
Using Fictional Stories as a Pathway to Science Content
Category: Science Identity
Featured Book: “How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?”
Book Summary: “Charlie, the smallest child in his first grade class, is amazed to discover that of the three pumpkins his teacher brings to school, the smallest one has the most seeds.” A great choice for this time of year. Featuring predictions, observation, estimation,… Continue Reading “Featured Book: “How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?””
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Featured Book: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
I was about to write the book summary, when I paused and thought there was no need. 🙂 However if you are unfamiliar with “Harry Potter” please feel free to contact me – I would love to discuss all things Potter. Why, then, is… Continue Reading “Featured Book: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone””
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Featured Book: “The Most Magnificent Thing”
Book Summary: “One day, a little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. Easy-peasy! But making… Continue Reading “Featured Book: “The Most Magnificent Thing””
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Featured Book: August 23, 2015
*And don’t forget to check out past featured books here. Book Summary: “A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat.” I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I admired how the author, Karen Hesse, explored drought through the… Continue Reading “Featured Book: August 23, 2015”
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Featured Book: August 9, 2015
*And don’t forget to check out past Featured Books here. Book Summary: “Rosie’s rival, Violet, outdoes her in everything until the class plants seeds for a unit on gardening.” This story brought me back to my teaching days of working to establish a positive and… Continue Reading “Featured Book: August 9, 2015”
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