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Title:
| Literature: "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George |
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Description:
| These sites include suggested activities for the book "My Side of the Mountain" and biographies about the author. Also learn about wilderness survival, the Catskill Mountains, and peregrine falcons. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on forest habitats. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| CyberGuide
This online lesson plan includes five activities based on the book. Topics include Henry David Thoreau, Catskill Mountains, peregrine falcons, animals, and Jean Craighead George.
The Official Jean Craighead George Website
Learn all about this author and her books. "Q & A" talks about what inspired the book "My Side of the Mountain." Explore the site for audio and video files, photographs, and writing prompts.
Jean Craighead George and the Natural World
This site has an interview with the author about her writing career.
Peregrine Watch
This Ohio Webcam shows peregrine falcons during the spring when they come to nest.
Catskill Center
This site lets you take a "Virtual Hike" in the Catskill Mountains. "Photo Gallery" has several photographs of the area.
Traipsing To My Side of the Mountain
This unit has five lesson plan ideas that focus on survival, mountains, forests, and forest animals.
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
This site has a review, discussion questions, and suggested activities to go along with the book.
Author Bio
Learn about Jean Craighead George and what inspired several of her books.
Wilderness Survival: Prepare for the Worst
Here is a list of 10 items that are essential to have when doing activities outdoors.
The Attitude of Survival
Read how having the right attitude can get you through tough situations.
Wilderness Survival Guide
The links at the bottom have information with illustrations on first aid, food, water, travel, and basic survival.
Edibility of Plants
This site has important information about plants that are safe to eat. Scroll down for a list of plants from the desert that are edible and for a "Universal Edibility Test." There is also a "Survival Quiz" you can take - the button is on the top right.
eThemes Resource: Habitat: Forests
These sites are about deciduous, coniferous, and taiga forests and their ecosystems. Includes photos of these forests, plus information about the climate, animals, and plants that are particular to each forest type. Find out where in the world these forests are located. There is also information about forests in Missouri. Includes links to eThemes resources on Arbor Day and habitats.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.7, 4.3, 4.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 3, 4, 5
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