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In this learning unit, students construct a mini-ecosystem; pollute the ecosystem; observe, collect, and record data on the effects; share their findings; and draw conclusions. Students have ample opportunity to […]

Students are immersed in this integrated learning unit through instruction / activities that lead to a cohesive, in-depth study of the topic of weather. Students practice and apply skills in […]

Using books by Jean Fritz, students learn about the Revolutionary War. They have opportunities to analyze historical characters, form opinions on historical events, write and respond creatively to literature. The […]

Students consider questions such as: how personality differences affect career choices, what the different temperament and character types are, and how understanding your personality type assists you in interpersonal relationships, […]

This unit focuses on the story My Father’s Dragon, written by Ruth Gannett. Students are exposed to rich literature. The unit incorporates technology and language arts. Students read the story and keep […]

Native Americans use song and dance to teach life skills, such as hunting, and to tell stories. Many songs and dances also celebrate the events of everyday life. This learning […]

Students submit a mythological allusion folder. The submission contains ten current references to mythology that students have located in various texts — advertising, literature, music, art, newspaper articles, new reports, […]

Drawing on the book The War With Grandpa by Robert Kimmel Smith, students explore their thoughts and feelings about families, elderly relatives, and conflict resolution. The unit is ideal for […]

Students are told that they will have an opportunity to communicate with Jan Brett, via the e-mailing of a class letter. Anticipation of the author’s answer to the class e-mail […]

The teacher begins by modeling an author study of Gary Paulsen using an excerpt from a scholastic author interview. The teacher leads discussion of various titles by this author, covering […]