Learning Goals
Students will be able to investigate reliable science texts and mentor picture books to identify main ideas, key vocabulary, and evidence about their chosen science topic.
Students will be able to synthesize information from multiple sources to explain a 5th grade science topic in accurate, kid-friendly language.
Students will be able to define a clear problem or teaching goal for younger readers based on what they learn about a science topic.
Students will be able to plan and create Canva storybook pages that use visuals, sequencing, and simple text to communicate scientific information.
Students will be able to refine their storybook pages using peer, teacher, and younger-reader feedback to improve scientific accuracy, clarity, and engagement.
Students will be able to justify design choices in their final science storybook with evidence from reliable sources and user feedback.
Products
Individual Canva Science Storybook Research-and-Prototype Packet
Each student creates a brief research artifact and a one-page prototype that shows their chosen science topic, target younger reader, key vocabulary, evidence, and an early visual/text plan. The packet proves individual understanding of the science content and shows how the student translated research into a testable storybook idea.
Collaborative Canva Science Storybook and Read-Aloud Presentation
Teams combine individual research and prototype ideas to produce a shared, higher-fidelity Canva science storybook plus a short read-aloud presentation for younger students and guests. The final product includes a clear problem statement, revised pages, and an author’s note that explains how evidence and feedback shaped the solution.
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