This blog was developed as a resource for teachers who are looking to incorporate high quality and award winning trade books into their social studies curriculum. I have compiled and cited various reviews on these books, and additionally have listed online resources that will help teachers use these books for instructional purposes.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Scrambled States of America
The Scrambled States of America
Written and Illustrated by: Laurie Keller
"At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places.
In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Florida, who switches spots with Minnesota, is freezing in the frosty northern climate, and Minnesota hasn't brought sunscreen and is getting an awful sunburn. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?
Packed with madcap humor and whimsical illustrations, this quirky story—starring all fifty states—is chock-full of introductory facts and silly antics that will make learning geography as much fun as taking a vacation."
Publishers Description
Online Resources:
http://www.lauriekeller.com/schoolstuff_scrambled.html
http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Interdisciplinary/INT0127.html
Labels:
3rd grade,
4th grade,
5th grade,
geography and maps
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