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4-6th Grade Book Discussion - Virtual

Virtual Book Discussion & STEM Activity

2021-12-09 18:00:00 2021-12-09 19:00:00 America/New_York 4-6th Grade Book Discussion - Virtual Join us virtually for a 4-6th grade book discussion, followed by a fun STEM activity. Virtual Branch -

Thursday, December 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-12-09 18:00:00 2021-12-09 19:00:00 America/New_York 4-6th Grade Book Discussion - Virtual Join us virtually for a 4-6th grade book discussion, followed by a fun STEM activity. Virtual Branch -

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?  

Join our Event Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82156851432?pwd=M0xWVVlPNk43aUU2Wm1RSi8yMitqQT09
Or Dial In: 301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 821 5685 1432

Looking for something new to read? You can checkout electronic books right from our website!

Hoopla    OverDrive for Kids    Kanopy Kids 

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By joining this Virtual MCPL program, you agree to abide by our rules of conduct. Library staff has the authority to remove you from this program if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate, to ensure the safety of staff and customers.

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Accommodation Requests

Please place your request for English-language captioning or sign language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program you plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

GEN 1.0 07/13/2021

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Lectures and Discussions |

TAGS: | Virtual Program |

Virtual Branch

Branch manager
Maddie Hines

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Holiday
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Holiday)

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Thu, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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