Author and Artist: John Steptoe
Synopsis: This is a Cinderella like story that follows two sisters. The first is quite perfect and respectful while the other is quite jealous of the other.
Connections to Science:
I) Could be the start into a discussion about gender roles.
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Showing posts with label Folk tale. Show all posts
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Author: Verna Aardema
Art: Leo & Diane Dillon
Synopsis: This tale could be broken into two parts. The first is the propagation of one problem becoming a big problem as it follows the causal relationships that start with irritations of a mosquito. In the end, the effects are deadly for an owlet and in turn the sun doesn't rise. In the second part, the powerful lion leads the investigation into how the sun stopped rising in a fashion similar to the song head, shoulders knees and toes. In the end the mosquito is blamed and he runs away to buzz in the ear of a human that treats him justly.
Connections to Science:
I) This book could be used to teach causation.
II) To introduce many African animals.
Art: Leo & Diane Dillon
Synopsis: This tale could be broken into two parts. The first is the propagation of one problem becoming a big problem as it follows the causal relationships that start with irritations of a mosquito. In the end, the effects are deadly for an owlet and in turn the sun doesn't rise. In the second part, the powerful lion leads the investigation into how the sun stopped rising in a fashion similar to the song head, shoulders knees and toes. In the end the mosquito is blamed and he runs away to buzz in the ear of a human that treats him justly.
Connections to Science:
I) This book could be used to teach causation.
II) To introduce many African animals.
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