American Animals

Introduce readers to the distinctive animals of their own continent. Spectacular photos of animals in their often -breathtaking natural habitats are sure to impress. Readers address the importance of habitat and explore the ways in which animals have adapted to their natural surroundings. Also discussed are the roles these animals play in American culture, including the wild turkey's association with Thanksgiving, the raccoon's rascally reputation, and North America's long tradition of hunting white-tailed deer. A two-page spread offers additional facts about the animal in question, while a website supplies links to even more information. Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on the animals of Asia with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools