The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses
by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen
$8.99
The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses teaches young readers about the human body in a fun and engaging way. Through Ms. Frizzle’s wild adventure, children learn how the five senses work together to help us understand the world. The book encourages curiosity, making complex science easy to grasp, while promoting hands-on exploration.
In our literature-based homeschool curriculum, The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses serves as a helpful resource for lessons on human biology and sensory awareness. This book is deeply integrated into our curriculum through:
- Hands-on Experiments: Students conduct experiments that mimic the sensory explorations from the book, such as tasting without smelling or identifying objects through touch alone.
- Creative Writing Assignments: Inspired by the book, students write their own stories or reports from the perspective of traveling on the Magic School Bus.
- Comparative Studies: Utilizing the book as a reference point, students compare human senses with those of various animals, highlighting the diversity of sensory perception across species.
- Discussion and Critical Thinking: Guided discussions challenge students to connect the book with real-world situations. They are encouraged to think about sensory experiences that shape our perception of the world.
Sku #: 826
ISBN: 978-0590446983
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