All Eyes On The Pond

This book doesn't quite foster the development of processes as it is made up of individual poems. Even though the ecosystem as a whole is connected the individual poems are not nor do they build on each other in a way that promote development of complex thinking.

• Author: Michael J. Rosen
• Illustrator: Tom Leonard
• Year Published: 1994
• ISBN: 1-56282-476-7

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 2nd Grade

Summary

This poetry book highlights animal facts as they live symbiotically within a pond ecosystem.

Evaluation

• Appropriateness: High
• Authority: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Liteary Artistry: High
• Appearance: Medium

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book doesn't quite foster the development of processes as it is made up of individual poems. Even though the ecosystem as a whole is connected the individual poems are not nor do they build on each other in a way that promote development of complex thinking.

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

In its limited prose this text opens many doors to readers to ask question and pursue deeper understanding of the creatures within the text. However because of this students don't have the means within this text their is not a way to answer these questions.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

By providing intricate images students can form inferences and discovery through few lines of text. This helps encourage independent thinking and a sense of discovery.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

As a start off point this text is a great way to build inquiry or provide structure to introduce a lesson, but it would be best used in an integrated science and reading lesson.

Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?

The information provided, while generally vague, is still sound and accurate in the scientific concepts it is portraying.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book is essentially nature poetry, the "characters" are the creatures themselves and everything is portrayed based on strong facts. There isn't necessarily a division between fact and fiction when it is all based in fact.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are fundamental for the understanding of the text as a whole. They are clear and accurate and essential in allowing the reader to learn and ask questions for further discovery.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This book is at an appropriate level for my students to use as a reference for writing skills. It might be a bit bellow grade level as far as content goes, but it has its value and versatility in other areas of my current classroom.

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

There is not a multicultural element included within this text.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, there is no gender discussed within this text.

Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?

This book shows a close connection between science and literature. Poetry is just one way of presenting information. In this regards students have to critically discover appropriate facts and how to craft the words in a more meaningful way.

Does the book present a positive attitude toward science and technology?

This book provides a positive light to science in showing the artistry that can be discovered in fact.