Coby: Did you think of an idea for the science fair yet?
Mark: Yep. I'm going to watch a plant.
To see how it grows.
Coby: You're going to watch a plant?
Mark: It'll be cool.
Coby: It sounds . . . um . . . boring.
Mark: Really?
Coby: Yeah. But I'm glad you're not making a tornado in a bottle.
Coby: Everybody is making those!
Mark: Come on, plant.
Don't just sit there. Grow!
Zack: You look weird.
What are you doing?
Mark: I'm working on my science project.
Mark: It was fun when the seed sprouted.
Mark: But now it's—
Zack: Boring!
Juan: Hi, Mark. Want to come out and play football?
Mark: I can't. I'm working on my project.
Mark: I'm watching a plant grow.
Juan: Oh. That sounds . . . uh . . . fun! Bye.
Mark: Coby and Zack were right.
This project is boring!
Mark: Hey, guys! Can I play football?
Coby: When are we going to share our science projects?
Miss Gray: The fair is still weeks away, Coby.
Miss Gray: We'll share them on the day of the fair.
Maya and Jenna: I can't wait!
Kara: My project is sooo great!
Kara: I'm going to win a ribbon for sure!
Miss Gray: I'm sure everyone will have a great project.
Miss Gray: I'm looking forward to . . .
Miss Gray: Mark? What's wrong?
Mark: I have a problem—a science fair problem!