Unit+2+Doing+the+Right+Thing

=Key Question: = What makes people want to do the right thing? = = =Expanding Concepts: = = Web Resources: = [|An American Revolution Webquest] [|World War II for Elementary Students]
 * Why do people show kindness?
 * Why do we help others even if there are risks?
 * What re the rewards in helping others?
 * What can people do to protect wild animals?
 * How can people promote freedom?

=[|Reading A-Z:] =

=[|Discovery Streaming]: =

= IS Resources: = = Print Resources: = = Read Aloud: =

Chapter Books/Scott Foresman Trade Books:
__My Brother Sam Is Dead__ by James Lincoln Collier __Jane Addams: Pioneer Social Worker__ by Charnan Simon __Esperanza Rising__ by Pam Munoz Ryan __The Last Man's Reward__ by David Patneaude

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=Inquiry Project: = Doing the Right Thing - Students examine a local charity or service group. Based on information gathered from Web sites and print materials, students present short speeches about how the charity helps their community. (Language Arts Standard 1: Students engage in the research process.) This process includes:
 * Formulating questions
 * Gather and organize information
 * Synthesize your findings
 * Publish and present your findings.

[|GFPS Research Investigation Technology Integration Resources]