Grades 4-6: CO2 and Climate Change

by | Feb 24, 2026

Trees help absorb CO2, the gas that causes global warming (pg. 26). Research how humans produce CO2. How can we cut down on the production of this gas and help fight climate change?

Life in the Desert in the 6th Century

by | Feb 23, 2026

The camel and the merchant travel every day through the desert. Have students work with an adult to research life in the desert, drawing on internet resources and the library. What is the desert like in the daytime? What is it like at night? How do people live, travel...

Inuit Legends

by | Feb 20, 2026

Have students research and read various Inuit legends. Students can write their own legends to explain a phenomenon in our world.

Traditional Inuit Food

by | Feb 20, 2026

The author notes that the sea gives many kinds of food. Research what foods Inuit traditionally eat. How is the sea essential in Inuit’s survival?

Coping With Big Feelings

by | Feb 17, 2026

What to Research: Healthy ways children cope with fear, anger or sadness Why talking, drawing, movement, and breathing can help   Student Activity: Students create a personal coping plan listing at least five strategies they can use when emotions feel...