Curated OER
Pen Pal Party
Second graders write letters to students in other areas of the state, country or world focusing on using the correct friendly letter form. They describe their lives and ask questions to explore someone else's life.
Curated OER
Geography Review
Third graders name the continent, country, state, and community in which they live. They locate Maryland and Baltimore on a map of the United States.
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The Human Geonome Project
Students explore the Human Genome Project (HGP). Students research a fact situation, examine genetic data given, and discuss choices available for a solution. Students consider the ethical question and consequences of each choice.
PBS
Arthur: Letter Writer Helper
This interactive site gives examples of how to write a letter, an email, a postcard, and a greeting card. It even explains how to address an envelope. As students roll their mouse over the letter it explains what each part is called and...