Author Visits
 
I enjoy visiting with readers of all ages at schools, libraries, conferences, booksellers and elsewhere. My school programs combine science, math and writing into an interactive author visit. Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas can be a launching point to explore the scientific method, reveal the basic life process of heredity, and discuss the art of writing biography. All programs are designed for classrooms of up to 30 students and can be modified for the needs of your students. For suggestions of pre- and post-workshop activities, check out the Educator Guide. From September 15, 2006 – April 1, 2007, teachers might consider coordinating an author visit or using the book and curriculum guide, in conjunction with a field trip to see Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics at Chicago’s Field Museum. Available School Programs: Tracking Down Traits For Grades 1-5 Peek over Mendel’s shoulder and discover how parents pass traits on to their children. Students will also learn how to use the 5 W’s—who, what, where, when and why—to write biographies. Illinois State Standards: Science 12.A Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change. English Language Arts 3.B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences. The Dominating Denominator For Grades 4-5 Students will examine the importance of sample size in Mendel’s research, and then collect and analyze their own data through an in-class experiment. The author will also share tips for writing biographies. Illinois State Standards: Math 10: Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability. English Language Arts 3.B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences. What Do Scientists Do? For grades 1-5 Explore the scientific method by examining Mendel’s famous experiment and the work of a modern scientist at Chicago’s Field Museum. The author will also share tips for writing biographies. Illinois State Standards: Science 11.A Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry. English Language Arts 3.B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences. Book Signings Book sales at school events are easy. Once the event is set up a representative from the publisher will help arrange them if your school doesn’t already have a system to do this. Scheduling During the week, Wednesdays are best for me. For more information, fees or to schedule a visit, email cb@cherylbardoe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! Author visits_files/Educatorguide.pdfhttp://www.fieldmuseum.org/mendelmailto:cbardoe@att.net?subject=school%20visitshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2
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