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The Lorax has its day in science classes at MSSD! Read Across America March 2, 2006 |
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 MSSD science students paused their regular science lessons for a day to look at what a book from children's literature has to teach us about science concepts. The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, written in the 1970's tells the story of a ruined industrialist in a treeless wasteland and the tale of what happened to him. Students watched the captioned version of the story or had a read-aloud, followed by activities to help tie in themes from the story with science concepts being studied in class. Photos from the day
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Alternative Scenarios for The Lorax, by ESS students
The assignment was to modify The Lorax story to incorporate a strategy that could help prevent the
environmental destruction caused by the Once-ler's poor management.
The assignment was to modify The Lorax story to incorporate a strategy that could help prevent the
environmental destruction caused by the Once-ler's poor management.
   RJ and Andy proposed getting rid of the waste and pollution. A lockable building to store away the pollution, or a rocket to send it off to the Moon. |
  Billy envisions a sunny grassy field where the last Truffula seed is planted. 20 years later a forest thrives. This time a "No Trespassing" sign protects the forest from the likes of the Once-ler. |
  Angela and Carl: 1st panel "Lorax said "You're not allowed to cut down the trees". Once-ler said "Prove it to me."" 2nd panel "Lorax went to the forest to get some support." 3rd panel "Lorax and supporters come to tell Once-ler that he cannot cut down the tress or there will be trouble." 4th panel "Once-ler gave up and decided to find a different place to start his own business. Lorax was thrilled!" |
  Olivia and Andrew thought the stone circle would be a good place to plant the seed. Later a large Truffula forest grows, and the Lorax appears "I'm BACK!" |
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