Reading Links
Resources for Immigrant Research Project
Here are some links for famous immigrants. You can also use KidRex to search kid friendly websites.
https://immigrationupdate.wordpress.com/famous-american-immigrants/
http://time.com/3638191/famous-cuban-americans-photos-cameron-diaz-rosario-dawson-jose-canseco/
Video clips of immigration stories - ex. Kristy Yamaguchi’s father from Japan to Hawaii , Mario Batali from Italy to the midwest etc. https://www-tc.pbs.org/wnet/wp-content/blogs.dir/22/files/2010/01/Theyre-Coming-to-America_UE_Lesson-template_PDF1.pdf
https://www.visaplace.com/blog-immigration-law/us-immigration/immigrants-famous-united-states
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/celebrities-who-are-immigrants-justin-bieber-mila-kunis-pamela-anderson-more-1.5579736
http://time.com/3638191/famous-cuban-americans-photos-cameron-diaz-rosario-dawson-jose-canseco/
Quiz on page 18 + 19 “Where did it come from?” list of items on one side, countries to match to on the other
http://www-tc.pbs.org/wnet/wp-content/blogs.dir/22/files/2010/01/Theyre-Coming-to-America_UE_Lesson-template_PDF1.pdf
https://www.forbes.com/2007/03/20/famous-celebrity-immigrants-oped-cx_ee_dream0307_0322immigrant_slide_2.html
http://www.timtvhollywood.com/feature_stories/famous-immigrants-in-usa/
Waves of immigration interactive site. Shows timeframe and which groups immigrated.
https://www-tc.pbs.org/wnet/wp-content/blogs.dir/22/files/2010/01/Theyre-Coming-to-America_UE_Lesson-template_PDF1.pdf
http://www.businessinsider.com/came-to-america-with-nothing-and-made-a-fortune-2012-1
Jim Thorpe Links for web page assignment
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jim-Thorpe-American-athlete
https://www.biography.com/people/jim-thorpe-9507017
http://www.notablebiographies.com/St-Tr/Thorpe-Jim.html
http://www.profootballhof.com/players/jim-thorpe/
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/athletes/jim_thorpe.php
https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00016499.html
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/5ce7670a
Immigration Links
Ellis Island
Immigration site
Tour Ellis Island
Meet some young immigrants
Relive a boy's journey article
This week we are reading a fantasy story called "Moonwalk" about two boys who are in space. Click here to learn more about the author and the story. This ties into our unit about Adventure.
Last week's story is "Amelia and Eleanor Take a Ride". As students read, they learn a lot about these amazing women.
Click here to find out more fun facts about these ladies.
"Sailing Home" is about a girl who grew up aboard a ship along with her family. Her father was the captain and they sure had many adventures. Click here to see more resources on the author and text.
Our second story of unit 5 is "Lost City". It's about an adventurous man trying to make a discovery. Click here for extra information on the author and Peru.
Scholastic News- click here to do activities and read more about the articles in this week's issue. Password is Willett2 to login as student.
Here are some links for famous immigrants. You can also use KidRex to search kid friendly websites.
https://immigrationupdate.wordpress.com/famous-american-immigrants/
http://time.com/3638191/famous-cuban-americans-photos-cameron-diaz-rosario-dawson-jose-canseco/
Video clips of immigration stories - ex. Kristy Yamaguchi’s father from Japan to Hawaii , Mario Batali from Italy to the midwest etc. https://www-tc.pbs.org/wnet/wp-content/blogs.dir/22/files/2010/01/Theyre-Coming-to-America_UE_Lesson-template_PDF1.pdf
https://www.visaplace.com/blog-immigration-law/us-immigration/immigrants-famous-united-states
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/celebrities-who-are-immigrants-justin-bieber-mila-kunis-pamela-anderson-more-1.5579736
http://time.com/3638191/famous-cuban-americans-photos-cameron-diaz-rosario-dawson-jose-canseco/
Quiz on page 18 + 19 “Where did it come from?” list of items on one side, countries to match to on the other
http://www-tc.pbs.org/wnet/wp-content/blogs.dir/22/files/2010/01/Theyre-Coming-to-America_UE_Lesson-template_PDF1.pdf
https://www.forbes.com/2007/03/20/famous-celebrity-immigrants-oped-cx_ee_dream0307_0322immigrant_slide_2.html
http://www.timtvhollywood.com/feature_stories/famous-immigrants-in-usa/
Waves of immigration interactive site. Shows timeframe and which groups immigrated.
https://www-tc.pbs.org/wnet/wp-content/blogs.dir/22/files/2010/01/Theyre-Coming-to-America_UE_Lesson-template_PDF1.pdf
http://www.businessinsider.com/came-to-america-with-nothing-and-made-a-fortune-2012-1
Jim Thorpe Links for web page assignment
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jim-Thorpe-American-athlete
https://www.biography.com/people/jim-thorpe-9507017
http://www.notablebiographies.com/St-Tr/Thorpe-Jim.html
http://www.profootballhof.com/players/jim-thorpe/
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/athletes/jim_thorpe.php
https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00016499.html
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/5ce7670a
Immigration Links
Ellis Island
Immigration site
Tour Ellis Island
Meet some young immigrants
Relive a boy's journey article
This week we are reading a fantasy story called "Moonwalk" about two boys who are in space. Click here to learn more about the author and the story. This ties into our unit about Adventure.
Last week's story is "Amelia and Eleanor Take a Ride". As students read, they learn a lot about these amazing women.
Click here to find out more fun facts about these ladies.
"Sailing Home" is about a girl who grew up aboard a ship along with her family. Her father was the captain and they sure had many adventures. Click here to see more resources on the author and text.
Our second story of unit 5 is "Lost City". It's about an adventurous man trying to make a discovery. Click here for extra information on the author and Peru.
Scholastic News- click here to do activities and read more about the articles in this week's issue. Password is Willett2 to login as student.
Writing links for class pet project.
https://www.thespruce.com/iguanas-as-pets-1236880
http://petiguanacahttps://www.thespruce.com/iguanas-as-pets-1236880re.org/
http://www.petsintheclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PIC-care-sheet-Dwarf-Hamster.pdf
https://www.petmd.com/exotic/slideshows/top-ten-worst-classroom-pets
http://www.huliq.com/10178/back-school-10-worst-classroom-pets
https://www.upi.com/No-wanna-iguana-for-classroom-pet/43671313949359/
https://www.livescience.com/27169-hamsters.html
https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/fun-interesting-facts-about-hamsters.html
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/hamster.html
http://thehamsterhouse.com/hamster-info/hamster-facts/
https://www.petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/new-pet/25-fun-facts-about-hamsters.html