Definition:

to be amazed at and/or curious about something that is pleasantly unexpected, beautiful, or  mysterious.

In short:

Curiosity sparks endless discovery.

Summary: 
The author, Jennifer Berne, presents a biographical sketch of the life of Albert Einstein, perhaps the most famous scientist in history. She describes how young Albert’s vivid imagination and endless questions sparked a lifelong quest to figure out how everything works. Experiences he had in his youth led to important discoveries in his adult life. For example, when he was a child, Einstein vividly imagined traveling through space “on a beam of light,” an experience that later led to discoveries about the speed of light and other phenomena that no one had ever been able to explain. Intrigued by the laws of physics and mathematics, Albert “saw time and space like no one had ever seen before.”

Lesson Objectives: 

1. Students are compelled to be more curious when they realize that wondering about something and asking questions is not a waste of time. This biographical sketch shows that great rewards can happen when we do this! 
2. This story can be linked to studies about Einstein’s discoveries, laws of physics, etc. 

Guiding Questions: 

1. Albert’s imaginary journey through space inspired him to……(fill in the blank).
2. Why were some of Albert’s teachers annoyed with him? 
3.  When he watched a lump of sugar disappear, Albert had a realization. What was it? 
4. Explain what this means: “Albert saw time and space as no one else had before.”
5. What did Albert do to help him think better? 
6. Do you have an activity or place that helps you think better? 
7. What did Albert leave behind after he passed away? 
8. Do you ask a lot of questions? Why or why not? 
9. Whom do you ask when you have a question and why do you ask that person? 
10. Write three questions you have about our universe. See if you can find someone who can answer them.