[LIT] Science and Literature: Literacy objective

[Ginny White]

Mark, our kids also love HOOT (recommended by Melanie) and Hiassen's 
newest FLUSH (casino ship contaminating water with waste).  Walden 
Media's movie of Hoot should soon be on DVD and lesson plans, inc 
science, are available at their web site (www.walden.com).

One of our science teachers has teamed up with an English teacher and 
last year used HOT ZONE and this year, A LAND REMEMBERED (Florida).  I 
can find out more if you like about either of these.  I don't know any 
specifics at the moment.

Another possibility is John H. Ritter's THE BOY WHO SAVED BASEBALL 
which uses science principles involved in hitting and computer 
technology to create a simulator.  The conflict is whether or not a 
developer will get the land on which stands the 100 year old community 
baseball field.  It all comes down to one big game between a ragtag 
team of local boys and girls against a "winning" team from nearby.  See 
johnhritter.com for more details, lesson plans, and information on 
baseball physics.

Good luck,
Ginny White
Fernandina Beach Middle (FL)