Understanding Rot and Nature's Cycle

Mason and Erin Tao introduce a Magic School Bus episode where the class learns about rot. They hold a rot contest, and Wanda wins a tree. The class shrinks to explore a log, discovering the life forms and ecological importance of rot. They learn that rot is essential for recycling nutrients. Wanda initially wants to remove the log but realizes its value. The class saves the log from being removed, understanding that rot is vital for nature's cycle.

What was the outcome of the rot contest in Miss Frizzle's class?

• The contest was canceled.

• Wanda won with her moldy item.

• Miss Frizzle declared no winner.

• Ralphie won with his rotten orange.

What did Miss Frizzle give Wanda as a prize for winning the contest?

• A new book

• A baby tree

• A science kit

• A magic wand

What was Wanda's plan for the empty lot?

• Create a recycling center

• Open a restaurant

• Plant her baby tree

• Build a theme park

What did the class learn about the role of rot in nature?

• Rot is harmful and should be removed.

• Rot is caused by magic.

• Rot is essential for recycling nutrients.

• Rot only affects dead plants.

What did the class find at the end of the log?

• A new type of fungus

• A family of mice

• Rich soil

• A hidden treasure

What did Miss Frizzle say about the beauty of the log?

• It was a natural source of food and energy.

• It was a great spot for a new park.

• It was a perfect place for a picnic.

• It was a danger to the class.

How did the class plan to save the log from being removed?

• By dressing as log gremlins

• By hiding the log

• By planting more trees around it

• By calling the police

What did Wanda realize about the log by the end of the story?

• It was a perfect spot for a new building.

• It was a danger to the environment.

• It was full of life and should be preserved.

• It was useless and should be removed.

What did the class use to convince Larry not to remove the log?

• A magic spell

• A presentation on rot

• A scientific report

• A song about nature

What was the final decision of the class regarding the log?

• To turn it into a sculpture

• To build a playground

• To leave it as it is

• To remove it and plant a tree