The Gravity Keeper

Grades 3 – 5, Grades 6 – 8

Provides motivating discussion questions for before, during, and after reading “Simon Bloom”; introductory activities highlight introductory physics/science principles and guide students to other related novels and materials to peruse on their own

Themes

Learning about several basic physical science/physics principles, e.g. gravity and velocity; character development: "insiders" versus "outsiders" and being one's own person in the face of peer pressure.

Subjects

Math, Reading, Science, Technology

Activity Highlights

Basic physical science/physics concepts are introduced via a glossary and crossword puzzle; Famous Physicist Trading Cards playfully present students with short biographies of four famous physicists. Overview of Knowledge Union to help understand structure and characters.