It was a day like any other day at Royal Prep. All of the students sat quietly, facing the front of the classroom. "Now, students" Flora said "As you know, we are nearing the end of the school year. Every year, I give students a science exam to test how much they have learned." All of the students groaned upon hearing this. "My sister told me about this test" Hildegard whispered "She said it has one hundred questions and that it's really hard! She was up late studying nights before the test." "However" Flora continued "This year, I have decided not to give the test." The room then filled with cheers. "Instead, you will all put together your own science project. It can be experimental or informative and you may work on it alone or with a partner. You may choose any topic you like. I expect you to have an idea by Friday and have the project completed by the last two days of school." The bell rang and the students began packing their things for their next class. "See you tomorrow, class. Oh, one more thing. This week, the school nurse will be stopping by as part of our new unit. Who knows? She might even give you an idea for your project.
After school, Sofia met her siblings at the front of the school. Amber, as usual, was conversing with her peers. However, when Sofia approached the girls, she overheard some disturbing suggestions. "Who is this nurse?" "I don't know, but she can't be anything like Nurse Honeysuckle." "She probably hates children." "I've even heard that she has a skeleton in her office." What they said can't be true, Sofia thought. True, nobody will be able to replace sweet old Nurse Honeysuckle, but it was about time she retired. Besides, no one will know what our new nurse is really like until someone meets her. Once the royal coach arrived, she boarded the coach with Amber and James. "So, what are your topics for the science project?" Sofia asked. "I'm going to find out how cannons work and then I'll build my own and show it to the class." James answered. "James, what is it with you and cannons?" Amber questioned. "I just think they're cool. Do you have a problem with that, Amber?" She glared at her twin and then turned toward Sofia. "Anyway, I might do my project on flowers or maybe gems. What's your topic, Sofia?" "Hmm…I'm not sure yet. Maybe I'll find my idea when we start our new topic in class tomorrow."