Science Behind Magic/Wand Picked Me Worksheets

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Science Behind Magic/Wand Picked Me For Google Apps

Use these engaging paired text on magic with your 4th grade class. The non fiction text explains how some magic works. Students will find it intriguing.

Magic might seem like it comes from wands and spells, but many
tricks are based on science, math, and psychology. Magicians use these tools
to amaze audiences and make the impossible seem real.
What is sleight of hand?
How do magicians use misdirection?
What are optical illusions?
Why is it helpful to learn how magic works?

The 2nd passage is fictional and is a story about a girl names Talia who purchases her first wand. How she ends up choosing one is magical.

Talia stepped into the Wand & Whimsy shop, her heart pounding. Today was
the day she’d get her first wand. The shelves sparkled with wands made of oak, willow, and even dragon bone. *Stand still,* said the shopkeeper. *Let the wand choose you.*
What kind of wand chose Talia?
What was the first spell Talia tried?
What happened when she pointed at the book?
What advice did the shopkeeper give her?
How did Talia feel after leaving the shop?

After reading the passages and answering the comp questions students will proceed to the 3rd page. It will give them practice with making connections and comparisons.