Lesson Overview
In Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, Miss V. gives Cricket a dowser to help her find the hidden treasure box. Using the book as a starting point, introduce students to the use of dowsing and the explanations as to why dowsers may work.
Essential Question
How do we determine if something is based on science or just belief?
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Student Computers for Individual Use
Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe
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- 7.EC.5B.4 Define problems caused by the introduction of a new species in an environment and design devices or solutions to minimize the impact(s) to the balance of an ecosystem.
- 8.S.1 The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content.
- 8.S.1A The practices of science and engineering support the development of science concepts, develop the habits of mind that are necessary for scientific thinking, and allow students to engage in science in ways that are similar to those used by scient...
- 8.S.1A.1 Ask questions to
- 8.S.1A.2 Develop, use, and refine models to
- 8.S.1A.3 Plan and conduct controlled scientific investigations to answer questions, test hypotheses, and develop explanations:
- 8.S.1A.6 Construct explanations of phenomena using
- 8.S.1A.8 Obtain and evaluate scientific information to
- 8.S.1A The practices of science and engineering support the development of science concepts, develop the habits of mind that are necessary for scientific thinking, and allow students to engage in science in ways that are similar to those used by scient...
- 8.S.1 The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content.
- RL Reading Literary Text
- RL.LCS Language, Craft, and Structure
- RL.LCS.10 Apply a range of strategies to determine the meaning of known, unknown, and multiple-meaning words, phrases, and jargon; acquire and use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
- RL.LCS.11 Analyze and provide evidence of how the authors choice of point of view, perspective or purpose shapes content, meaning, and style.
- RL.MC Meaning and Context
- RL.P Principles of Reading
- RL.P.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
- RL.P.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds.
- RL.P.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- RL.P.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- RL.RC Range and Complexity
- RL.LCS Language, Craft, and Structure
- W Writing
- W.L Language
- W.MCC Meaning, Context, and Craft
- W.RC Range and Complexity
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