Appropriate for grade 5. This activity is proposed as an alternate to using the social studies text in grade five. It includes integration of critical thinking skills, reading skills, research, and report writing skills. Through sharing of the published reports, information is exchanged and knowledge acquired. Apply information using various data bases on the computer.
Students choose a state and draft a letter requesting information from their state.
The letter is then typed up on the computer, and sent. Students receive the packet from their state at their house. The teacher provides general direction only. Organize material 6. Draft material 7.