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Title:
| Literature: "Call it Courage" by Armstrong Sperry |
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Description:
| These sites have information about author Armstrong Sperry and the book "Call it Courage." Includes lesson plans and activities. There are links to eThemes Resources on sharks, hurricanes, and Polynesia. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Armstrong Sperry Website
This is the official site for Armstrong Sperry run by his granddaughter. Includes a biography, reviews, essays, study guides, and information about his novels. There is also a photograph of Sperry and information about Polynesia.
Courage Lesson Plan
Learn about the activities this class completed about the book. Includes photographs of the pyramids the students made and reflections they wrote.
Call it Courage Web Activity
This teaching site has students study sharks and volcanoes through research and fun activities. NOTE: Several of the links under "Conclusion" are broken.
Call it Courage: A Guide
Visit these links and learn about the setting of the book "Call it Courage." Topics include the land, animals, and food of Polynesia.
Call it Courage: A Mini-Unit
This site has vocabulary words, discussion questions, and activities based on the book.
eThemes Resource: Weather: Hurricanes
These sites are all about hurricanes. Watch videos on how they form and see photographs that show a hurricane's aftermath. Also, view weather maps and learn how to track a hurricane. Includes tips on how to prepare for this dangerous weather.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Sharks
These sites are about different types of sharks, including the great white shark. Learn about their habitat, diet, and behavior. View photographs and videos of sharks in the wild. Learn the truth behind common shark myths. Includes interactive quizzes and a live Webcam.
Weaving Technology into Thematic Units
This unit integrates reading the book with technology. Students can participate at different work stations such as video, computer, reading, and art.
Geography through Literature: Pacific Islands
During this unit, students can learn about the geography, plants, animals, and coral reefs of the Pacific Islands while reading the book "Call it Courage."
eThemes Resource: Country: French Polynesia
These sites are about the French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Learn about the geography, history, government, and culture of these islands. Topics include black pearls, mythology, and Captain James Cook.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 4.7
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