When Dr. Smirnova said we needed to create a book trailer project as part of our lessons, I thought, Oh no I'm not good a creating a movie and students won't enjoy this---I was complete wrong! After I read the article on book trailers and checked out the site, to my surprise not only is it educational, but a fun and engaging way to start off a science lesson. I actually enjoyed this project and I can't wait to implement into my classroom and become a digital teacher!
Below, check-out my book trailer and the synopsis of the book. I also included how it relates to science and how it can be used in the classroom. Enjoy!
Book Trailer
Life Science/The 5 Senses
By: Honora VanAmburgh
The Blind Men and the Elephant
Karen Backstein, 1992, Scholstic Inc
ISBN Number: 0-590-45813-2
ISBN Number: 0-590-45813-2
Synopsis of the Book
This is a retelling of the fable about six blind men who each get a limited understanding of what an elephant is by feeling only one part of it. The illustrations are colorful and the narrative is short and good for beginning readers. This book does a wonderful job showing children that people can sometimes experience the same thing but have different perceptions of it. Each blind man learned that you must pay attention to everything, not just the portion you encounter first.
Science Connections
LS1.A: Structure and Function
Plants and animals have both internal and external structures that serve various functions in growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction. (4-LS1-1)
LS1.D: Information Processing
Different sense receptors are specialized for particular kinds of information, which may be then processed by the animal’s brain. Animals are able to use their perceptions and memories to guide their actions. (4-LS1-2)
- This could be a good story to read when doing a science lesson about the five senses and ways they can be used.
- Can be used to discuss blindness and demonstrate similes.
- Can be used to teach children that people with disabilities are able to live happily despite their limitations.
- Can be used to introduce a lesson on the human body/organs
Teaching Connections
- This book can be used to discuss the 5 senses and how important they are to us. Also, this book highlights teamwork and how important it is to work cooperatively with others. In addition, this book shows the importance of effective communication.
- This book can be used for K-2 students, since it is written at a first/second grade level. It can be used to encourage students to see “the rest of the picture” in a situation. It creates a foundation serving as a launching pad for students to explore multiculturalism within a community, whether that be in a school, neighborhood, town, or national or global setting. Ultimately this provides a tool for avoiding conflict stemming from misunderstanding and even misinterpreting events.
Resources
- Here is a website that provides an activity on reading comprehension for 3rd grade:
- Here is another website that provides a 20 minute lesson in which students will develop sensitivity to others' points of view and students will understand the importance of having as much information as possible before coming to conclusions. This lesson also provides extension ideas.
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