Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Number the Stars Word Work

For Students 3rd - 5th
A six-part learning module with links to texts, videos, and images to better understand vocabulary while reading Lois Lowry's Number the Stars.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Olympus Mons

For Students 3rd - 8th
General information about the biggest mountain in the solar system, Olympus Mons. Includes one image. Vocabulary words are linked to a glossary of terms.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Apollo 11

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the Apollo 11 spaceflight at this NASA-sponsored site designed for young astronomers. Nice one-paragraph summary of the mission, with links to additional information about the astronauts, the lunar module,...