heat; moisture

light; sound

pressure; gravity

electricity; magnetism

A) A type of plastic material

B) A kind of fish

C) A scientific process

D) A fortune-telling device

The fish curls, flips, or wiggles when placed on hand.

The fish turns completely blue.

The fish jumps off your hand and disappears.

The fish starts to sing a song.

The author found it interesting that the toy uses science to move and it reminded them of toys that use magnets to stick.

The author remembered seeing a similar toy in a movie.

The author thought the fish looked like a real animal from their childhood.

The author was reminded of a story their friend once told them.

Thin red cellophane

Plastic

Paper

Rubber

By curling, flipping, or wiggling

By glowing in the dark

By making a sound

By changing color

Because the fish absorbs heat and sweat from the skin

Because the fish is attracted to light

Because the fish is magnetic

Because the fish reacts to sound waves

It says what each movement means

It tells you how to fold the fish

It gives the history of the fish

It lists different types of fish

To explain absorption and reactions

To teach about animal habitats

To demonstrate magnetism

To show plant growth

A small red cellophane toy shaped like a fish

A rare species of goldfish found in Asia

A type of sushi made from exotic fish

A mythical creature from ancient folklore

Moves by curling, flipping, or wiggling in a hand

Glows in the dark when held

Makes a sound when squeezed

Changes color when exposed to sunlight

The toy absorbs heat and sweat from the skin

It is powered by a small battery inside

It reacts to magnetic fields in the air

It contains a tiny motor that makes it wiggle

It comes with a paper chart that 'tells fortunes.'

It glows in the dark when wet.

It can predict the weather accurately.

It changes color based on temperature.

It shows how science explains something that seems magical.

It is used to predict the weather accurately.

It is a rare species important for biodiversity.

It is a key ingredient in scientific experiments.

It makes a sound

It begins to curl, flip, or wiggle

It changes color

It grows larger

It is powered by batteries

It reacts to moisture and heat from the skin

It is controlled by a remote

It contains a small motor

cellophane

plastic

paper

acetate

True

False

Teachers use it in science lessons to demonstrate concepts such as absorption, reactions to heat, and physical changes in materials.

Teachers use it as a reward for good behavior during class.

Teachers use it to teach students about world geography.

Teachers use it as a tool for practicing math problems.

It was expensive and rare

It was included in party favor bags and could act in surprising ways

It was used for magic tricks

It was a digital toy

To predict the future accurately

To entertain and demonstrate scientific principles

To teach mathematics

To be used as a pet

Cellophane

Plastic

Paper

Rubber

Magic

The person's weight

Moisture from the hand

Wind

True

False

How materials respond to environmental changes such as moisture, heat, and physical reactions.

The process of photosynthesis in plants.

The law of conservation of mass.

The principle of electromagnetic induction.

The fortune teller fish is a toy that actually tells the future

The fortune teller fish is a toy whose movements are explained by science

The fortune teller fish is the most popular toy in the world

The fortune teller fish was invented for science class

It is made from expensive materials

It glows in the dark

It surprises people with its movements

It comes with batteries

How to tell accurate fortunes

That simple objects can spark curiosity and show science in action

That toys are more important than science

That cellophane is stronger than plastic

Paper

Cellophane

Rubber

Plastic beads

Air pressure only

Hidden springs

Moisture and heat from the skin

Wind from the room

Curling

Flipping

Wiggling

Bouncing up and down

Jewelry stores

Novelty shops and fairs

Grocery stores only

Hardware stores

A battery

A fortune chart

The person is fickle

The person is strong

The person is patient

The person is lucky

It soaks the fish in perfect balance

Some areas expand more than others

The fish has tiny motors inside

The fish grows larger in water

Something old and worn out

Something new, unusual, or fun

Something expensive

Something difficult to find

The process of soaking up liquid

The process of heating up quickly

The process of telling the future

The process of drying out

Someone who changes often

Someone who is serious

Someone who is brave

Someone who is happy

Predictable

Random

Robotic

Silent

It would curl up tightly

It would stay still

It would flip over many times

It would melt

To tell students’ fortunes

To show scientific ideas in a fun way

It might move less

It might move more quickly

It might glow in the dark

It might break apart

It makes noise when it moves

It appears to move by itself

It changes color

It lasts forever

Persuasive essay

Nonfiction explanatory text

Fictional story

Historical diary

Problem and solution

Cause and effect

Compare and contrast

Sequence of events

To entertain readers with a funny story

To explain the science behind a toy

To convince people to stop buying toys

To describe how to build your own fortune teller fish

Because it is expensive

Because it is magical

Because it is surprising and fun

Because it glows in the dark

It has been proven to predict the future

It teaches science and entertains at the same time

It is only sold in classrooms

It is newer than most toys

Each fortune teller fish comes with a printed chart.

Children and adults enjoyed comparing results.

Some areas of the fish expand more than others.

It first appeared in novelty shops decades ago.

It is small, light, and often tucked inside a tiny envelope.

When someone places it on their palm, the fish begins to curl, flip, or wiggle.

Teachers sometimes use it in science lessons.

It continues to be sold around the world today.

It has been sold in shops for decades.

It is made from cellophane, which reacts to moisture.

It comes with a chart that lists fortunes.

It flips and curls in a person’s hand.

The fortune teller fish was invented in Japan.

The fortune teller fish moves because of science, not magic.

The fortune teller fish tells people their true fortune.

The fortune teller fish is no longer sold today.

The fortune teller fish is made of cellophane and is red.

The fortune teller fish is a simple toy that seems magical, but science explains how it works.

The fortune teller fish was once sold in carnivals and fairs.

The fortune teller fish makes children laugh.

The fish moves when placed on a person’s hand.

The fish is made of cellophane.

Teachers sometimes use it in science lessons.

The chart says that curling means jealousy.

Its low price and surprising movement

Its ability to tell accurate futures

Its design by a famous scientist

Its connection to video games

The fish moves in unexpected ways

The fish changes color

The fish becomes softer

The fish breaks into pieces

Students could see science in action in a fun way.

The toy was banned from classrooms.

Students started inventing new toys.

The fish became more expensive.

Because it was magical, the fish moved.

Because it absorbed heat and moisture, the fish moved.

Because it was expensive, the fish became popular.

Because it was large, the fish flipped.

Jewelry

Ordinary

Unusual item

Expensive object

Taking in moisture

Releasing energy

Predicting fortunes

Producing sweat

Serious and focused

Changes often or quickly

Brave and strong

Quiet and shy

Cause and effect

Compare and contrast

Chronological sequence

Problem and solution

A. A Toy with a Story

B. The Science Behind the Magic

C. Fun and Learning Combined

D. Lasting Appeal

The Science Behind the Magic

Fun and Learning Combined

Lasting Appeal

A Toy with a Story

To explain the science in more detail

To show why the toy is still popular today

To compare it to other toys

To persuade readers to buy one

To entertain with a funny story

To inform readers about how the fortune teller fish works

To persuade readers to buy a fortune teller fish

To describe the history of science toys in detail

The author believes the toy is magical and predicts the future.

The author believes the toy is fun but explained by science.

The author believes the toy is not worth studying.

The author believes the toy is more important than modern technology.