Children's Science Book Database

Let’s Go to the Museum

The book doesn't necessarily foster the development of processes. However, it talks about museums and the benefits of going. It discusses going and researching and inquiring about different time periods or events that have occurred. Students are encouraged to visit both local and distant museums where they can learn much about their world and things that they are interested in.Let’s Go to the Museum
  • Author: Lisl Weil
  • Year Published: 1989
  • ISBN: 978-0823407842

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Summary

Explores different types of museums, tracing their development from private collections to public exhibits and describing directors, curators, trustees, conservators, public relations people, and others who keep a museum running smoothly.

Evaluation

  • Appropriateness: Medium
  • Authority: Medium
  • Accuracy: High
  • Liteary Artistry: High
  • Appearance: High

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

The book doesn't necessarily foster the development of processes. However, it talks about museums and the benefits of going. It discusses going and researching and inquiring about different time periods or events that have occurred. Students are encouraged to visit both local and distant museums where they can learn much about their world and things that they are interested in.

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

Yes! I would say that this book encourages students to formulate their own questions and then go and research the answers at a museum. It presents students the opportunity to search for what they want to know. It also suggests that students could go to the museum and formulate questions as they go or perhaps want to look into more when they leave.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

I would say that this book doesn't encourage children to think for themselves too strongly. It does however encourage them to discover and research museums and questions that they have about what may be in the museums. The students may begin to think about what kinds of museums they personally want to visit or what they may learn.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

I would say the lesson or main idea in this book would be to utilize museums and outside sources in your learning. This topic was addressed appropriately! Students are informed about visits to the museums and what they may expect. They are also given some examples of different museums that there are.

Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?

This book does not cover too many scientific content. It talks of historic events that encompass scientific nature, and those are accurate. It gives history about burials and museums that all deal with science.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes, this book is all factual! In the end, it gives more information about museums with different historic and scientific facts. Throughout the book it talks of different museum aspects and what to expect. The illustrations are fiction, and depict different museum situations and mostly children at the museum.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

As stated above, the illustrations are fictitious but portray real situations at the museums. They mostly depict students and different exhibits at museums. The illustrations give children a chance to see what they may experience at the museum.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This book would be appropriate for my third grade students. I think that teachers of younger grades could use this book to read aloud before a museum, but it may be too much for them to concentrate on. Since a lot of the book is factual, it may be uninteresting to younger students. A teacher could use this book to prepare for a trip to the museum.

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

This story is definitely free from stereotyping. There is no diversity in the illustrations or story. However, it talks of different cultures and what might be found in museums of different cultures and geographic locations. Students can read this book and expect to find different exhibits and artifacts in different areas.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, this book is free from gender bias! There are both males and females shown in the illustrations and there is no direct references to males or females. There are both males and females shown to be performing different jobs in the museums depicted.

Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?

This book shows a close association between science and social studies! It gives lots of historical information, while also portraying scientific concepts in the exhibits. Students can learn the history while also going through the scientific processes to answer questions and wonderings.

Does the book present a positive attitude toward science and technology?

Yes! This book encourages students to explore the questions that they have. It encourages them to use their resources in order to research and inquire about the world that they live in. There is not much mention of technology, but it could be included in the museum experience! There is a positive attitude towards exploring in museums.