Study Guides
Science Fact and Science Fiction |
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Grade: Suitable for grades 4 to 7
A science journalist and a science educator come together this afternoon to present both the relevance of science to us all, and the jokes of science through the ages. Strauss’s One Well: The Story of Water on Earth demands that we treat water, which has the power to change everything, with the respect it deserves. Isabella’s Hoaxed! tells 17 brilliantly bogus stories from the history of science: crop circles, “lost” tribes and other fakes and mistakes that scientists have taken seriously—at first. That science makes a difference in our lives is very clear. That science can play jokes will keep science interesting for young readers.
Curriculum Connection
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Environmental activism
ACTIVITIES
- Rochelle Strauss has learning activities and resources for teachers and parents in the index of her book, or download it for free from Kids Can Press.
- Check out www.ryanswell.ca and see how one kid can make a difference.
- Canadian kids have done some remarkable things. Check out www.unicef.ca to get ideas for individual student or class projects that make a difference.
EVALUATION
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