Unit-by-Unit Web Support, 2000 Edition:
Super Solvers (Grade 2, Unit 2)
Here are some of the best Web sites to use while teaching this unit. All of the sites referenced in your Literacy Place 2000 Teacher Editions are also listed here, unless the site no longer exists.
Week 1
Aesop's Fables
You'll find a collection of Aesop's as well as other fables at this site. Some include audio. (p. T33)
http://www.AesopFables.com
Week 2
Children First
Suggest that family members go to the Web site of the National PTA and find the PTA's national standards for parent and family involvement in schools. (p. T79)
http://www.pta.org/programs/pfistand.htm
San Antonio Zoo
Children can research armadillo facts by visiting the San Antonio Zoo Web site. (p. T151)
http://www.sazoo-aq.org
Week 4
South African Mangos Online
Take an online field trip to this Web site and find all sorts of information about mangos, including how to choose and eat a ripe one! (p. T157)
http://www.mango.co.za/home2.html
Scholastic Parents
Parents can find activities, tips, and Web sites for children in the Parents area of scholastic.com. (p. T241)
http://www.scholastic.com/parents
Absolutely Whootie: Stories to Grow By
For inspiration in writing folk tales, children can visit Stories to Grow By. Here they will find folktales organized by type and by values. (p. T278)
http://www.storiestogrowby.com