4-6th Grade Book Discussion - Virtual

Virtual Book Discussion & STEM Activity

Join us virtually for a 4-6th grade book discussion, followed by a fun STEM activity.

This month we will be discussing Omega City by Diana Peterfreund. The ebook is available for digital download via Hoopla and physical copies can be reserved and picked up at your local library. 

The discussion will be followed by a fun STEM activity.

STEM supplies needed to participate: 

• Two balloons – one white or clear and one a different color
• Water 
• Glitter (dry glitter, not wet) 
• Scissors  

Discussion Questions:

1. What is this book about? What are the main themes? 
2. Gillian and Eric’s dad makes a living lecturing on conspiracy theories. What are conspiracy theories? Can you name any? 
3. In the beginning of the book Eric says, “Why wouldn’t people want something” that makes the world better? His dad replies, “The sad truth is, sometimes it’s easier for people to stick with the problems they know than try to imagine a new way of life.” Is this true? Why? 
4. Gillian uses the word “Them” to refer to the people who are after her and her friends. Who is “Them?”  
5. Dr. Underberg creates this underground bunker for the general population. How is city specifically designed for the everyday man? 
6. We don’t find out what happened to Omega City until the very end of the book. What did you think happened as you were reading? 
7. In 1947 the Doomsday Clock was created. Whether right or wrong, the Doomsday Clock is a design that warns the public about how close we are to destroying the world with man-made objects. How close would Dr. Underberg say we are to the end of the world? 
8. Howard wants to go with Dr. Underberg into space. Would you want to travel to space?  
9. Gillian says there is a difference between “summer Savannah” and “school Savannah.” Why is that? Do find yourself acting differently around different groups of people? 
10. Where do you think this book series will go next?  

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