Attn: Any Life on Mars 4444 Marstreet Mars, Santorus Dear Martians, If you obtain this letter, please read. Us sea turtles are being slowly killed by those darn humans. I decided to write this letter to any life on another planet. I cannot stand to see any more of my fellow turtles die like this. I plan to start a war with humans. We have an advantage of swimming and waddling on land and water. We also have very advanced technology, an example is lasers and energy shields. The lasers can be strapped onto our heads and fired by using…
The Science Creative Quarterly
The Science Creative Quarterly (SCQ) is not a quarterly, but instead publishes new material at a non-linear rate. Currently, it is sleeping and in a sort of stasis (turpor?) It used to seek science writing of any genre, and your contribution would have involved checking out our submissions guidelines.
The Science Creative Quarterly (SCQ) has a single print edition so far (half SCQ pieces, and half fake science journal – see here for more details). Also, badges?
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A LETTER FROM DOLPH THE DOLPHIN TO A GEORGE WASHINGTON LIVING IN COLORADO
Attn: George Washington 1842 Arizona Ave. 784 Denver, Colorado Dear George W., Have we ever met? Once? Twice? Never? Man! How is it in the States? It is so much fun in the water. A lot of dolphins are building new homes so we can live and have fun in the water. We can do tricks, play on the playgrounds. We have food and a lot of toys, supplies and we have school! We can watch ballgames, watch movies in theatres, plays and we have underwater vehicles. I dream that I can drive the UnderMobile 3000. It would be so…
A LETTER FROM FRED McCHICKEN TO OLD MACDONALD
Attn: Old McDonald 2745 Barn St. Chickenland, Canada Dear Old McDonald, I am writing on behalf of all the chickens on your farm. Life in this barn is very uncomfortable. We’re stuck in this barn 24/7. We never get to go and play with the chickens across the street. Last week, my friend George invited me to his birthday party, but you wouldn’t let me go. It feels like we can’t even communicate. We don’t have any privacy here. There are 400 chickens sharing this barn. I can never get any alone time. I would appreciate it if we could…
A LETTER FROM LIZZIE THE ZEBRA TO ANYONE WHO CARES
Attn: Anyone Who Cares Anywhere. Dear Anyone Who Cares, I would just like to let you know why I am writing this letter. I hope that all of you that are living in a wonderful world could care about my world. We all live in the same world, but others live in this world differently. Like me. You don’t know me, but I am pretty sure you have met my family members. I don’t really know you, but I know what you can do. I’ve seen you do things to my siblings with my own eyes. Just because I am…
COLLECTED WORKS FROM ADMIRAL SEYMOUR ELEMENTARY, MAY 9th 2008
These pieces were composed during the May 9th session of the Science Creative Literacy Symposia. During this day, students were guided through the construction of three aquatic biospheres, and were then asked to compose a letter from something or someone that is “voiceless,” but might nevertheless have something to say. – – – A LETTER TO WHALE KILLERS FROM A WHALE The People Who Kill Whales 529 Ocean St. Atlantic City, Atlantic Ocean Dear The People Who Kill Whales I am writing to you people because you guys kill whales (and girls). You people shouldn’t kill whales especially the blue…
THE BEAST
Mallika and Anne approach the school on bikes. Mallika: It’s so nice out today! The sun’s out an the birds are chirping! She sighs and smiles. Anne: Yes, it’s a great day for bike riding. Mallika nods in agreement. Drew enters quickly in an SUV and almost runs Mallika and Anne over. Mallika: HEY! Watch out! You have to be careful in such an environment destroying pleasure monstrosity! Anne: You almost hurt us! Drew: If you were driving a car, you’d be more noticeable and there would be a problem in the first place! Mallika: If you were walking or…
CORNELIUS OAK
SETTING: A neighbourhood street, two people and a tree. Blaire: Hey Danny, it’s a beautiful day today. Danny: It sure is! Look at that weak sickly tree over there. Cornelius Oak: It’s not my fault! Blaire and Danny are startled. It’s the human’s fault that I look like this. Blaire: Who was that? Danny: It sounds like it came from over there. Blaire: But all I see is a tree! Cornelius Oak: It’s me, Cornelius Oak. Blaire: The tree’s talking Danny! Cornelius Oak: Yes, I am. You humans are polluting my environment and chopping us trees down for wood and…
HEY CARL!
SETTING: Carl’s house. Joe: Hey Carl! What’s up? Carl: Just sitting and throwing away recyclables… It’s really fun Carl is throwing stuff. Mariah: Why are you just throwing away recyclables for fun? Carl: ‘Cause it’s fun! Joe: Recyclables are called recyclables because they’re supposed to be recyclable in the recyclable bin, which is why they’re called recyclables! Carl: Whatever. Continues throwing recyclables. Mariah: Catches recyclable in midair and throws it into the recycling bin. SEE?!? All you have to do is throw! … Not walk to the other of the room for every bottle you drink. Carl: Yeah, you guys…
GO SEE A MOVIE
Three teenagers are hanging out, when Joe drops his cigarette butt on the ground. Zoey gets mad at Joe for polluting the environment. Zoey: Hey! Joe… Joe, you just accidentally dropped your cigarette butt on the ground. Joe rolls his eyes. Joe: That wasn’t an accident. Zoey gets VERY mad. Zoey THERE IS AN ASH TRAY RIGHT THERE!! Micky, tell him he is littering! Micky: Guys, just chill! It’s not a big deal. Joe: Yeah Zoey, just chill. Zoey grabs the cigarette from Joe and throws it in the ash tray. Joe: Hey! That was mine. Just because I hate…