Could a turtle live outside its shell? Why do you think that?

What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about turtles?

What would it be like to live in a shell, like a turtle? Think like an inventor! If you made a shell to live in, what would it look like? It needs to be made of something stiff enough to protect you, but light enough to carry around. Draw a picture of your shell invention. Label your drawing and write down what you would need to make it.

Why does this rock look like a sponge?

What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about rocks?

Take a look at the rock below.

Think: Is it smooth or rough? What color is it? Does it change color when you get it wet? How are they the same? How are they different?

Write a few sentences of where you think this rock came from.

Why are people making such a big deal about the solar eclipse?

What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about solar eclipses?

People make a big deal about solar eclipses because they’re amazing! Would you like to see a solar eclipse? If you’ve already seen a solar eclipse, draw or describe what it was like. How long did it last? Did the moon completely block the sun? Where were you when you saw it?