Literacy Units

Ancient Inventions

A unit that studies traces the variations of folktales around the globe and compares the differences.

Inventions that Changed Our World

A unit that studies traces the variations of folktales around the globe and compares the differences.

Internet Safety

A unit for 4th-5th grade students about Internet Safety

Hispanic Heritage Month Research Project

A research unit for 4th-5th grade students that uses information from multiple sources

Greek and Roman Government

This unit takes student on a journey back in time to learn about the governments of the Greeks and Romans. Students will compare those governments to the government of the United States.

Folk Tales from Around the World

A unit that studies traces the variations of folktales around the globe and compares the differences.

Inventions and Discoveries (4-8)

This unit addresses science discoveries and inventions throughout time.

Take a Trip Through Time

An integrated unit for grades 5-8, this unit teaches students about the evolution of technology over time.

Author Study

This unit, written for third graders, is a study of the works and biographies of famous children's authors.

The Many Worlds of Patricia Polacco  (an illustrator study)

This unit is written for third to fourth graders. It is a study of the works books written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco.

Famous African Americans

Information for students as they  research and create graphic organizers about famous African Americans.

The U.S. Constitution

This web quest takes students on a historical journey of our Constitution. Students view actual historic documents of the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation

Our Founding Fathers

This web quest for middle school students who are learning about the birth of the United States

The U.S. Constitution in My Own Words

This web quest for 6th grade students has them put important areas of the Constitution in their own words.

Avi Author Study

This unit is written for students in grade 5. Students research the author's life and work then create a poster about his books.

Flat Stanley

This unit is written for students in grades 2-4.  We read Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. Students create a Stanley and send them to other classrooms in the US and the world.

The Tulip and Daffodil Project

Students in third grade in collaboration with students around the world planted tulip bulbs. Students will monitor the weather and track the growth of the bulbs over time until they bloom.

 

Howdy Neighbor - A Study of Our North American Neighbors

This web quest is a study of North America with a focus on Canada and Mexico and the United States. Students create a slideshow highlighting comparisons between the three countries in terms of geography, culture, history, and economics.

The Civil War

Student in 8th grade examine the causes of the war and the major battles of the war.

Arlington National Cemetery

A unit for 8th graders in preparation for visiting Washington D.C.

 


Designed and Maintained by

S. Martin, M.Ed./NBCT

Media Specialist

Columbus E. S.

05/12/2011