Curiosity Creates Discovery

Students discuss famous discoveries made because someone asked questions. Students complete the prompt: “One question I have about the world is …” Create a classroom Question Wall. Throughout the novel, students revisit their questions and consider how scientists use...

The Arctic Is Changing

Students will build background knowledge about Arctic ecosystems and climate change. Materials: World map Arctic photographs Sticky notes Chart paper Procedure: Locate the Arctic on a world map. Examine photographs of Arctic landscapes. Discuss what students already...

Map Connection

Show a map and locate Jamaica and your current location. Discuss how people sometimes move from one place to another and bring traditions with them.

Comparing Journeys

Teacher guides a discussion comparing animal migration in the story with people moving to new places in real life.