You can read the book on your own or you can listen to Mrs. Burggraf read the book to you. Or, you can play the video of Mrs. Burggraf reading the book, but turn off the sound and read it on your own.

This activity is great for all ages. The chapters are short. Three chapters can be read in as little as six minutes -- perfect for younger readers or those who prefer reading in smaller doses!

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Activities:

1) Discussion Guide (for the entire book)

2) Learn how author Peter Brown came up with this book, here.

3) Make a map based on Roz's observations of the island. Add to the map as you continue with the book and learn more about the island.

4) Make a robot
4a) use the free printables here to color, cut, and paste your robot together
(these printable are from the website https://www.wordsandpics.org/2014/11/how-to-draw-robots.html ) OR
4b) create a robot out of materials at home. Later activities will use this robot.

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Activities:

1 )Discussion Guide (for the entire book)

2) Camouflage
Camouflage the robot you made in the previous activity. It can be a camouflage like one Roz used in the book or you can create a camouflage that will protect Roz
in your house.
Before you design your camouflage, learn more about how animals use camouflage. Before you click on one of the links below, please make sure that you are signed into
your LCPS Go account.

Younger Students
BrainPop, Jr. video

Older Students
BrainPop video and if you'd like to learn more click on the Related Reading square (audio is not available)
Britannica "Protective Coloration" article (can listen to the article)

Now create a camouflage for your robot!