Creepy Carrots!2012

Words by

Aaron Reynolds

Pictures by

Peter Brown

“A book so creepy, so carroty, that it will change

everything you thought you knew

about root vegetables.”

Mathematics--------------------------------------

Calculate the area of Crackenhopper field and the length of the fence Jasper built (perimeter). (2.G.2,3.MD.5,3.MD.8)

On graph paper, design your own fence and moat. What shape is your fence? What shape is your moat? (1.G.1,2.G.1,3.G.1)

Fine Arts: Optical Illusions--------------------------------------

Jasper Rabbit thinks he sees creepy carrots everywhere, even when they aren’t there. Discuss optical illusions and look at several examples (available from the Exploratorium). Create your own optical illusion by making a thaumatrope.

Carrots Galore!

Where in the world do carrots grow? Consult the charts, maps and

graphs available at the World Carrot Museum

website. (RI.1.6,2.7,3.7)

Do rabbits actually eat carrots?

Research rabbits, their habitats and

what they like to eat. (W.1.7,2.7,3.7)

Grow a carrot. Keep a journal of

written and drawn daily

observations. (W.1.7,2.7,3.7;

SL1.5)

Peter Brown’s illustrations were inspired by old horror

films and Twilight Zone episodes.

The Creepy Carrot Zone video includes several grade-level appropriate (not-too-scary)

flim clips.

Watch the video, then create a drawing or collage that has a scary mood. (RL.1.7,2.7,3.7)

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