calculated centuries inspector Progress eo No one knows for sure what the future will be like. Still, most people think that there will be a lot of PrOGrESS made in science. How does practicing something help yoy make progress? In the past two eenturiés, people invented such things as bicycles and computers. In the next two centuries, people might invent rocket shoes or an artificial heart. Write these units of time in order from least to greatest: 2 years, 2 minutes, 2 centuries, 2 weeks. 242 " 4 i —0 today's scientists have calculated that it would take about ten years to reach Pluto. inthe future, we might be able to get there quicker. ifyou calculated the months until your pirthday, what would you do first? | @ Inthe future, a robot inspettor, instead of a mechanic, might check cars. If you were your school’s safety inspector, what would your job be? @ inthe future, the average family might drive a flying vehicle. Write a synonym for average. 243244 Meet the Kirks, an average family living in the year 3010. Mrs. Kirk is a rocket pilot. Every day she flies people around the Milky Way Galaxy. Mr. Kirk is a rocket imispector. He makes sure all the rockets fly safely. Daughter Janey is in the fourth grade. She’s the captain of the Sunbeams, her school’s volleyball team. Janey’s older brother Tom is in the eighth grade. He’s a talented artist. Stop Think Write When does this story take place?l ife for the Kirks is ye ou and I know tod, tat a station instea in? oan to school an, y ie Jl their cleaning! we a lot of Progress has been made o years. Still, some things never in e. The Kirks are very busy. Family aa takes a lot of effort. jite ty different from ay. The Kirks live id ofa house. They d work. A robot ' a _VOCABULARY. i 00 years? What progress has been made in 1,000 y pe _! ' | Janey Kirk ig very excited today- The Sunbeams are playing an important game “Are you coming to the game?” she ae as he rushes to the door. “Tcan’t! I’m already late for a painting clas “Wait! Don’t forget this!” Mrs. Kirk stops Tom at the door and hands him a muffin. “Nobody leaves home without breakfast.” sl” Stop Think Write UNDERSTANDING CHARACTERS Why is Janey excited today? 246Janey waves goodbye to'Tom. She asks her mother, “Mom, you and Dad are coming, aren’t you?” “Tm going to try, but I have to fly to Zygon today. I might not get back in time.” Mr. Kirk enters the room and fixes his tie. “Do you think I should wear this blue tie or my red one?” “Red, Dad. Red is much better with that shirt. Are you coming to the game tonight?” “\'ve Galeulated the timing over and over. There’s no way I can inspect the new rocket and see the game. Sorry, Janey.” fop Think Write Why can’t Mr. and Mrs. Kirk go to Janey’s game?Janey tries not to show it, but her feelings are hurt. The other Sunbeams can see something is Wrong. In the first play of the game, Janey misses an easy serve, “Come on, Janey!” the coach yells. “Wake up out there! Check your shoes!” Janey checks her volleyball shoes. All of the players are Wearing the same special shoes that let them jump incredibly high. It makes for an exciting game. AS <0) alia aml dhe What is the author’s purpose in describing the shoes that volleyball players wear in 3010?There’s only 30 seconds left to olay. The ball is hit very high. It nearly touches the gym ceiling. upve got it!” Janey jumps. A flash of red catches her eye. It’s her father’s tie! She sees her whole family in the stands! “Go Janey!” they all yell. Janey is so happy that sh the ball over the net. Score! The Sunbeams win! e spikes CAUSE AND EFFECT sow does seeing her family affect Janey?The family rushes to congratulate Janey. “What happened?” she asks. “I thought you couldn’t come.” “T cancelled my class,” Tom explains. “And | Mom and Dad agreed to work this weekend instead” Mr. and Mrs. Kirk hug Janey. “We wouldn't miss this!” Whether it’s the year 2010 or 3010, families have a lot in common. (Centuries may pass, but busy families find time to be together. ELS) Linn am anes VOCABULARY How many years are there in two centuries?0 who are the main Characters? Explain ee... =E a... hie << inthis story, what things in the future are different than they are today? § why do you think Janey’s brother and parents made the effort to see her game? ee ————e ss eee a 0 what do you think is the author’s main purpose for this story? Explain. | Clues you can _ use are on almost | every page! is “For clues, see | pages 244, 245, | and 248, “Fora clue, see | page 249 "and 250. ] Study the illustrations for - clues. 251 | J