Littered with symbols and problem-solving, Fever 1793 takes place in Philadelphia during the summer of 1793. Mattie Cook lived above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spent her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. Then the fever breaks out! Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Mattie’s world upside down. At her feverish mother’s insistence, Mattie
For grades 7-8, this unit offers students the chance to compare and contrast their own lives with those of others. The unit explores social and historical issues by studying people, historical time periods and events, and students’ own lives. Novels, short stories, poetry, art, and music will be the avenues for addressing unit goals. Students will be given numerous opportunities for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Paws in the Big Apple: Winter Adventures in New York City takes readers on a magical journey with four sibling kitties –Willie, Ayla, Skunk, and Alto—as they explore the wonders of New York City during the winter holidays. From the lights of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to the enchanting displays along Fifth Avenue, the book captures the city’s festive charm, embodying the spirit of peace, hope, and joy. The curious kitties marvel at iconic landmarks like Central Park blanketed in snow, the Statue of Liberty standing tall against a crisp winter sky, a
Modeled after Japanese pedagogy, these cards are another unique feature of Project M³ units and encourage students to communicate about their learning. There are two types of cards: Hint Cards to help students move forward with a problem and Think Beyond Cards to challenge students.
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No Quick Fix uses systems as the fundamental concept to help students in grades 6-8 understand cell and tuberculosis biology. In a series of widening concentric circles, students learn that cells are elements in larger systems, such as the immune system and the even larger system of the human body. Students also interact with the human social systems: health care and public education. They will take on the role of physician and begin to search for the cause and resolution of the problem. While unraveling the interacti
As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam.
Author: Bao Phi
Illustrated by: Thi Bui<