Jameer Blasts Off

Download or read book Jameer Blasts Off! written by Sloane Gould and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of simulations using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how simulations are used in everyday life. Readers will follow Jameer as he experiences a space shuttle simulation. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title How Do Planets Move? (ISBN: 9781538352342). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.