Mr. Docker Is Off His Rocker!

Name: Mr. Docker Is Off His Rocker!
ISBN: 9780061722912

by Dan Gutman

Mr. Docker, the new science teacher, is definitely off his rocker! With nutty experiments, a cackling laugh, and a car that runs on potatoes, students wonder if he's a mad scientist plotting to take o

About This Book

Dan Gutman's 'Mr. Docker Is Off His Rocker!' introduces readers to the eccentric Mr. Docker, a science teacher whose bizarre experiments and suspicious behavior lead his students to believe he might be a mad scientist with global ambitions. This humorous chapter book is perfect for early to late elementary readers (ages 6-10) who enjoy quirky characters and lighthearted mysteries. It encourages critical thinking and observation while delivering plenty of laughs, making it an engaging read-aloud or independent choice for reluctant readers. Parents can use this book to discuss judging people based on appearances and the fun side of science.

Something weird is going on!Mr. Docker must be a mad scientist! He does nutty experiments and he has an evil, demented, cackling laugh. Plus he invented a car that runs onto potatoes. Mr. Docker is the weirdest science teacher ever! Is he trying to take over the world?

Concepts

Curiosity & Wonder Fear & Bravery Good vs. Evil Empathy & Kindness Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Loyalty Creativity & Imagination Teamwork & Collaboration Justice & Fairness Being Different School Life Science Experiments Mystery Humor

Heads up, parents

Scary Scenes

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Discussion Prompts

What makes Mr. Docker seem 'off his rocker'? What are some clues that he might be a mad scientist?

Do you think it's fair to judge someone based on how they look or laugh? Why or why not?

If you had a teacher like Mr. Docker, what kind of experiments would you want to do?

How do the students work together to figure out Mr. Docker's secret?

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