First Grade Units of Inquiry Research Links
Express Youself
Scholastic’s Writing With Writers
What some favorite children’s authors have to say about writing……….
Charlotte Zoltow
Tomie dePaola
Marc Brown
Nancy Carlson
Lois Ehlert
Reading Rockets: video interviews with children’s authors
Observation, Investigation and YOU!
Students are investigating a variety of subjects for this unit.
We suggest starting their investigation by using the
MCPS Online Sources
Passwords for home use of these resources are available in the media center.
and these kid friendly websites:
Kidspace@The Internet Public Library
KidsClick!
Roam Around
Cha-Cha-Changes
Nature Rocks!
Biomes & Ecosystems
Kids Planet
EcoKids
The Open Door Website: Living and Non-Living Things
The Dirt on Soil: What’s Really Going On Underground
EEK! Environmental Education for Kids
Global Communities: Producers & Consumers