The Fun They Had
Join Margie in 2157 to discover how students learn in the future. It's a whimsical journey into a world unlike our own!
Meet Isaac Asimov
A Science Fiction Star
Isaac Asimov, born in 1920, was a super smart writer.
Lots of Books!
He wrote over 500 books about science and space.
Robot Friend
He helped create the idea of helpful robots in stories.
A Book From the Past
Tommy's Discovery
Tommy found a very old book in his attic.
It was made of paper, with yellow, crinkly pages!
Words That Stay Still
Margie and Tommy were amazed.
Words didn't move like on their screens.
Future School vs. Old School
Robot Teachers
Margie had a mechanical teacher at home.
It gave her tests in a special slot.
Human Teachers?
Old schools had real human teachers.
They taught kids in a special building.
Margie's Geography Woes
Hard Tests
Margie kept failing geography tests.
Mom Calls Help
Her mom called the county inspector.
Robot Fix
He fixed the teacher, making it slower.
The Old School Building
A Special Place
Old schools had a building just for learning.
Kids went there every single day!
Learning Together
All the kids learned the same things.
They could even help each other with homework.
The Idea of Human Teachers
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A Human!
Margie couldn't believe it.
How could a person be a teacher?
Not Smart Enough?
She thought humans weren't smart enough.
No Strangers!
She didn't want a stranger in her house.
School Bells Ring
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Time for School
Margie's mom called her to her classroom.
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Next to Bedroom
Her schoolroom was right next to her bed.
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Robot Waiting
The mechanical teacher was ready to teach.
Thinking About the Fun They Had
Kids Together
Margie imagined kids laughing and shouting.
Shared Learning
They sat together, learning the same lessons.
Helping Friends
They could help each other with homework.
Real Teachers
And their teachers were real, live people.
Questions for You
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Future or Past?
Would you rather have a robot teacher or a human teacher?
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Why Learn?
Why do you think Margie started to like the idea of old schools?
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Your Thoughts
What part of the old school sounds like the most fun to you?