The Arizona STEM Acceleration Project
Big Bad Bubble!
Big Bad Bubble
A First Grade Picture Book Challenge
Cristina Rapeta
June 1, 2024
Notes for teachers
In this lesson, teacher will read the book Big Bad Bubble, while asking comprehension questions, focusing on the mindset of facing your fears, being brave.
After the read aloud, students will have an EDP challenge: they will create a monster that can live in LaLa Land and that has a special ability.
Once monsters are created, students will go outside to blow some bubbles. Before and after the task, students will talk about physical properties of bubbles.
**The recipe for bubbles is included in the slides. However, to save time, bubble solution (with wands attached) can be purchased from Amazon: Bubbles
List of Materials
Science and Engineering Practices
● ask questions and define problems
● construct explanations and design solutions
● engage in argument from evidence
● obtain, evaluate, and communicate information
Arizona ELA Standards
1.RI.1: Ask and answer questions, such as who, what, where, why, and how about key details in a text
Arizona Science Standards
1.PS.1: Characterize materials as solid, liquid, or gas and investigate their properties, record observations and explain the choices to others based on evidence (i.e., physical properties).
Objective(s):
I can answer questions on key details in a text.
I can use the Engineering Design Process to solve a problem.
I can give an example of facing a fear.
I can explain physical properties of a bubble.
Agenda
*Each component has their own slide with accompanying notes and/or discussion questions in the presenter note part of each slide.*
Read aloud/Mindset: Facing Fears
Create a Monster Challenge
Physical Properties of a Bubble
Reflection
Read Aloud:
Activity/Challenge
Create a monster that can be found in La La Land.
Supplies:
toilet paper/paper towel roll
markers
tape
construction paper
popsicle sticks
pipe cleaner
scissors
Criteria:
Constraints:
Examples:
Making Bubbles:
Recipe:
4 cups water
2 Tablespoons glycerin
1 cup dish soap
Optional: a few drops of food coloring
Are bubbles solid, liquid, or gas?
How do you know?
What did you notice about the bubbles?
Are larger bubbles easier to blow than smaller bubbles?
Reflection:
What is your monster’s name and special ability?
What can you do or tell yourself to face a fear?
What is one physical property of a bubble?
Differentiation
For struggling students, you may:
Remediation
Extension/Enrichment