Introduction
We will be starting the book Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner for our read aloud. In order to understand the setting and events involved in the book, we will be exploring the background information. Your job is to follow along and become an expert on Willy (our main character's) life.
Task
Your job is to navigate through the site exploring different topics that will come up in the story.
1. Visit: http://mrnussbaum.com/united-states/connecticut/
Label Connecticut and add a star where Windsor, CT is located.
2. What does Wyoming look like? What is it like to work on a farm?
Visit:
http://mrnussbaum.com/united-states/united_states/
Locate Wyoming and add it to your map.
http://www.movoto.com/blog/opinions/photos-of-wyoming/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfDsyiBwERQ&list=PLtTPgFCA-uXO7XpqqVPte0UFBn55yn5uX
Jot down 1 similarity and 1 difference between life in CT and life in Wyoming.
3. What is dog sledding? Was it used for? What is it used for now?
Visit: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/sled-dogs-an-alaskan-epic-interactive-dogsledding-101/4355/
Write down:
- 1 interesting fact
- 1 thing that surprised you
- 1 question
4. Where is Alaska and how does Alaska compare to CT or Wyoming?
Visit:
http://mrnussbaum.com/united-states/united_states/
Locate Alaska and add it to your map.
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/alaska/day-in-life
Compare and contrast your life to the 5th grade girl's life in Alaska using a venn diagram.