My Robot Ate My Homework: Project Droid #3
#3 of 6 in Project Droid Series
What’s inside...
Third-grader Logan Applebaum needs to improve his geography knowledge for an upcoming geography bee. To avoid being caught cheating, he stops relying on his robot cousin, Java, to do his homework. As he studies, Logan discovers a desire to prove his knowledge. Facing tough competition, especially from the Silverspoon twins and his supercomputer cousin, Logan strives to become the geography king. This humorous tale is the third book in the Project Droid series by Nancy Krulik and Amanda Burwasser, featuring fun and educational twists.
Discussion points
How do you think Logan felt when his robot ate his homework? Have you ever been in a similar situation where something unexpected happened?
What would you do if you had a robot friend like Java? What are the first three things you’d teach or show it?
Why is it important to be honest, like when Logan has to explain about his homework? How do you think it helps us in our daily lives?
How do the characters in the book show teamwork? Can you share an example from your life when working as a team helped you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions that invite your child to think more deeply about the story and relate it to their own experiences.
Discuss the emotions of the characters in different scenarios within the book. This can help children understand and express their own feelings.
Encourage your child to imagine having their own robot. Discuss the responsibilities and ethical considerations of having a robot.
Tie discussions from the book into daily life lessons, such as the importance of honesty and teamwork, to reinforce these values.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The protagonist, Logan, and his robot friend Java must use their intelligence and creativity to work through the challenges of Java mistakenly eating Logan's homework.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to address problems logically and inventively, applying these skills to schoolwork or any obstacles they face in daily activities.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: When Logan faces the dilemma of explaining his missing homework, the story explores the importance of honesty in difficult situations.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to practice truthfulness and integrity in their interactions, highlighting that honesty is crucial even when it's challenging.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: Throughout the story, the characters learn to appreciate Java’s unique, robotic perspective and capabilities, promoting inclusivity.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to appreciate and celebrate differences among peers, fostering an inclusive environment at school and in social settings.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Logan and Java collaborate to solve the problem of the eaten homework, demonstrating effective teamwork.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of working together to achieve common goals, which can be applied in group projects, sports, and other cooperative endeavors.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Logan learns to take responsibility for his actions and their consequences throughout the story.
Real-World Application: It instills in children the understanding that they are accountable for their actions and must deal with the outcomes responsibly, applicable in their academic and personal life.