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Creepy Carrots! 2012 Words by Aaron Reynolds Pictures by Peter Brown

“A book so creepy, so carroty, that it will change everything you thought you knew about root vegetables.”. Creepy Carrots! 2012 Words by Aaron Reynolds Pictures by Peter Brown. Mathematics --------------------------------------

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Creepy Carrots! 2012 Words by Aaron Reynolds Pictures by Peter Brown

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  1. “A book so creepy, so carroty, that it will change everything you thought you knew about root vegetables.” Creepy Carrots! 2012 Words by Aaron Reynolds Pictures by Peter Brown

  2. Mathematics • -------------------------------------- • Calculate the area of Crackenhopper field and the length of the fence Jasper built (perimeter). (2.G.2,3.MD.5,3.MD.8) • On graph paper, design your own fence and moat. What shape is your fence? What shape is your moat? (1.G.1,2.G.1,3.G.1)

  3. Fine Arts: Optical Illusions • -------------------------------------- • Jasper Rabbit thinks he sees creepy carrots everywhere, even when they aren’t there. Discuss optical illusions and look at several examples (available from the Exploratorium). • Create your own optical illusion by making a thaumatrope.

  4. Carrots Galore! • Do rabbits actually eat carrots? Research rabbits, their habitats and what they like to eat. (W.1.7,2.7,3.7) • Where in the world do carrots grow? Consult the charts, maps and graphs available at the World Carrot Museum website. • (RI.1.6,2.7,3.7) • Grow a carrot. Keep a journal of written and • drawn daily observations. (W.1.7,2.7,3.7; SL1.5)

  5. Peter Brown’s illustrations were inspired by old horror films and Twilight Zone episodes. The Creepy Carrot Zonevideo includes several grade-level appropriate (not-too-scary) flim clips. • Watch the video, then create a drawing or collage that has a scary mood. (RL.1.7,2.7,3.7)

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