For this week’s Reading enRichment, complete the following:

• Read the following writing prompts before you watch the video.
  • What are spatula?  If the spatulae weren’t shaped like spatulas, would it be better for them to be shaped like spheres or cubes? Why?
  • Explain the process that makes the geckos feet “stick” to surfaces.
  • Talk about how the geckos sticky feet can help humans create new materials. How could this help humankind?
• Watch this TED Talk:  https://youtu.be/YeSuQm7KfaE
• Pause the video if you need to take notes.  You may need to watch the video more than once.
• Choose one of the prompts listed above and leave a comment (at least 3-4 sentences).  When leaving a comment, use your first name, grade, and school (i.e. Tyler, 5, Sunset).  Do not publish your email.

NOTE:  There is a section in the video about electrons and charges.  You do not need to understand this 100%, just watch and listen to the narrator explain the process.

Take it a step further by learning more about our world using research and Geckos!

• Watch this video: https://youtu.be/TlyvS1ckDZM
• Expand on what you have learned by researching your own animal and responding to this prompt:
  • What is another animal that exhibits an incredible phenomenon, and how can it be used to make life better for humankind?
• Record your responses on this form

And if you still can’t get enough…This “Prototype This” episode @ https://youtu.be/0yp9tsthL8s is about creating a Gecko Superhero Suit.  Respond to this post after watching the video with any new learnings, thoughts, and/or opinions.