I Face the Wind by Vicki Cobb, is a great tool to use in the classroom for integrating science principles in a fun and engaging way. This book explores the concept of wind by relating it to every-day life. As the story continues, there are numerous opportunities to engage students in discussion given that it poses questions that will be sure to spark students’ imagination. Similarly, students are invited to explore this concept through hands-on experiments presented throughout the story which makes learning about science a fun learning experience.
Here is a short snippet of her work:
“Ever face a strong wind?
Your hair blows away from your face.
You could lose your hat.
And if the wind is
blowing hard enough,
you may even have to walk in a slant.
You can’t see this force that’s pushing you But you can feel it. And you can see what wind does to other things.
It makes dust swirl in a circle.
It makes flags stick out straight and flutter.
Can you name some things you see wind do?
Go outside and watch.
Leaves on trees shake.
A kite stays in the sky.
An umbrella turns inside out.
Add your own ideas to the list.
Why does the wind push you?
You can discover WHY by asking questions and doing things to get answers.
Here’s the first question. What is wind made of?I Face the Wind