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Science Strategies Through Poetry
Science Strategies Through Poetry
By Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong
Take 5!
- If possible, gather a few objects mentioned in the poem (Popsicle stick, crayon, straw, penny), as well as a cup or bowl of water, to show as your poetry props. Then read the poem aloud.
- As you share the poem another time, invite the students to chime in on the opening phrase of the final line, Try it, while you read the rest of the poem aloud.
- Guide the students in guessing which items in the poem are likely to float and why. Consider other objects they have seen floating or sinking in tubs or pools, etc.
- If possible, try to conduct the simple investigation described in the poem. One resource is Sink or Float: A Science Experiment (see Internet Resources). Make a group pictograph to share the results and show the data.
- For another poem about objects that float, look for <b>“Everyday Astronaut / Un astronauta común” by Carmen Tafolla</b> (see Internet Resources) or share the wordless picture book Float by Daniel Miyares (see Resources).
