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Science Fair, The
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790322230
Copyright Date: 2005
Grade Level:
5
Reading Level:
T
Strategy/Skill:
Dialogue, Making connections, Summarizing
Genre:
Realistic Fiction
Theme/Topic:
Challenge, Humor, Scientific Investigation
Classification:
Fiction
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Book Summary
Composting diapers, growing mold, and playing music to beans are Luisa’s, Amit’s, and Kelly’s experiments for the science fair. This humorous narrative explores the scientific method and the value of perseverance when dealing with unexpected setbacks.
Features of the Book
- Realistic fiction
- School and family settings
- Scientific information in a fictional story
- Application of scientific process
Purpose
The Science Fair can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- making connections
- summarizing
- exploring the use of dialogue
- examining how scientists use clear processes to investigate the world
- understanding the way science is used to solve problems that affect people
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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