Level 5: The Science Fair

Level 5: a longer story with a main character who learns from a setback.

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0Level 5: The Science FairLevel 5
For three weeks, Aiden had been working on his science fair project: a model volcano that would erupt with baking soda and vinegar. He had painted it carefully, adding tiny trees and a river of red clay.
On the morning of the fair, he carried it into the hall. A teacher asked, “Is that the same volcano as everyone else's?” Aiden looked around. Four other tables had volcanoes too.
His stomach dropped. Then he had an idea. Instead of only showing the eruption, he set up a card explaining how different amounts of vinegar changed the height of the foam. He measured each one and drew a chart.
The judges stopped at his table longer than at any other. “You didn't just make a volcano,” one said. “You asked a question and tested it.” Aiden walked home with a ribbon and a new understanding of what science really is.
1What was Aiden's project? A a rocket B a model volcano C a robot
2Why did his stomach drop?
3What did Aiden add to make his project different?
4What did the judge like most? A The painting B The question and test C The red clay
5Which word best describes Aiden? A resourceful B careless C impatient

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Answer key — Sheet A (5 answers)

1. B – a model volcano
2. Other students also had volcanoes.
3. An experiment showing how different amounts of vinegar changed the foam height.
4. B – The question and test
5. A – resourceful

Level 5 stories use varied vocabulary and ideas about feelings and motives.