6-8 Brief Description Students use the Internet to research mysteries, legends, and customs related to the ocean.
Students choose one topic and create a short story about it.
Objectives Students demonstrate abilities to use the Internet to research information. Students demonstrate creative thinking, creative writing, and organization skills to create a short story about a topic. Explain to students that numerous mysteries, legends, and customs are related to the ocean. Ask each student to choose one of the mysteries, legends, or customs listed, then write and illustrate a short story about the topic. Assessment Evaluates students' stories.