Social Studies (Photo Essays ) |
Language Arts (Fiction) |
History (Biographies) |
Math |
Science | |
| El Ártico |  Vencer el frío |
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Michael
has some new four-legged friends. He
shows responsibility as
he cares for the huskies during a winter
adventure in the Arctic ice and snow. |
Traditional tale Long ago, Raven gave the Inuit people a song. Then the song was forgotten, and the people lost respect for their land. Angry Raven stole the sun to punish the people. |
Who were the first explorers to reach the North Pole? Read about Robert Peary, Matthew Henson, and the Inuit who traveled with them in the Arctic. Find out how teamwork helped them win the race to the North Pole. |
Make
estimates and calculations related
to Arctic animal populations and behavior. |
Surviving
in the freezing Arctic requires special
adaptations to an animal’s structure. |
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| China |  Un gran muralla |
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People catch fish with poles and nets, but have you ever seen them fishing with birds? When Kun Yi goes fishing with his father, he learns to respect and follow the ways of the past. |
Traditional
Cinderella tale
from China Even when she was feeling sad and alone in the world, Yeh Hsien showed kindness for the creatures around her. She was rewarded when a beautiful, golden fish became her friend. |
Who is Li Cunxin? Why did his teacher choose him to move to the city and train to become a ballet dancer? Read how his determination to succeed led to a career as a world-famous ballet dancer. |
Investigate
mathematical inventions from China,
including the magic square and the
abacus. |
Examine
the use of tools, pulleys, weights, arches,
and ramps in ancient building. |
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| Costa Rica |  Fuego y ceniza |
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| Laura visits orphaned sloths in a sanctuary in Costa Rica. She learns how kindness can help the baby sloths. She also learns the importance of caring for animals. |
Contemporary fiction
Rafael and Marie are happy to take part in the Día del Boyero, or Oxcart Driver's Day parade. Family teamwork makes this special day a huge success. |
Who was Juan Santamaria?
Why are there statues of him in towns
in Costa Rica? Here is the exciting story
of the drummer boy whose courage made
him a national hero. |
Evaluate the causes and effects of Costa Rica’s different types of active volcanoes. | ||
India |
 La senda del tigre |
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Bomman lives in a village
in southern India where people take great responsibility for
their elephants. Meet Bomman's best friend
Mudumalai and find out how Bomman takes
care of him. Then learn a little about
life in India. |
Traditional
tale Raji the jackal has always wanted to be different and special. His chance comes, but he learns from his foolishness that loyalty is important. |
Who
was Mother Teresa? Why was she admired
by people all over the world? Read
about the woman
whose compassion helped change many people’s lives. |
Explore ancient number systems from India that form the basis of the numbers we use today. |
Learn about the people working to save the Indian tiger and its habitat. | |
Islas
del Pacífico |
 Ciudades bajo el mar |
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| Kayne is a Cook Island boy. He is having his hair cut for the first time. Join Kayne and his family on his special day. Then learn how many Pacific Island people respect the ways of the past. | Contemporary
fiction Mata’s mother is very unhappy when she first moves to a new country. However, with the kindness of family and friends she begins to enjoy her new life. |
Who
was Captain James What did he do? Read about Captain Cook’s incredible voyages and find out how his perseverance made him famous. |
Use
mathematics to discover why the Pacific
Island of Fiji is a popular place for
vacations. |
Study the diverse relationships among species in a coral-reef habitat. | |
Sudáfrica |
 Tesoros de la tierra |
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| Thandi lives in a South African village. Her mother makes beautiful artwork that tells stories about the village, its people, and its traditions. Read how Thandi learns to respect the ways of the past. |
Contemporary fiction Mark lives in a national park with his father, the park ranger. Being near wild animals is fun; however, Mark discovers that it is also a big responsibility. |
Who is Nelson Mandela? Why was he kept in prison for 27 years? Read about the man whose courage brought freedom to millions of people in South Africa. | Identify
shapes, patterns, and symmetry in designs
that decorate South Africa. |
Investigate rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems, their sources, properties, uses, and classification. | |
