This unique selection of articles and non-fiction stories can be used in a wide variety of teaching situations and can be easily integrated into existing classroom studies. Including 12 educationally-based articles and 36 reproducible activities, Cross-Curricular Building Blocks are perfect for a quick break during the day or as complete, comprehensive units. All of the articles and activities in this resource support the National Standards. Article topics include the International Space Station, Chinese New Year, cave paintings, earthquakes, Special Olympics, skin, Statue of Liberty/Eiffel Tower, insects, Pluto, mimicry in nature, rainforests, and Abigail Adams.

This unique selection of articles and non-fiction stories can be used in a wide variety of teaching situations and can be easily integrated into existing classroom studies. Including 12 educationally-based articles and 36 reproducible activities, Cross-Curricular Building Blocks are perfect for a quick break during the day or as complete, comprehensive units. All of the articles and activities in this resource support the National Standards. Article topics include colors, Helen Keller, caterpillars, the moon, bats, rain and snow, magnets, jobs, oceans, Jane Goodall, teeth, and the five senses.

This unique selection of articles and non-fiction stories can be used in a wide variety of teaching situations and can be easily integrated into existing classroom studies. Including 12 educationally-based articles and 36 reproducible activities, Cross-Curricular Building Blocks are perfect for a quick break during the day or as complete, comprehensive units. All of the articles and activities in this resource support the National Standards. Article topics include elephants, bones, glaciers, the Wright brothers, deserts, tornados, butterflies, taste buds, Ancient Egyptians, Vincent Van Gogh, stars, and Louisa May Alcott.

This unique selection of articles and non-fiction stories can be used in a wide variety of teaching situations and can be easily integrated into existing classroom studies. Including 12 educationally-based articles and 36 reproducible activities, Cross-Curricular Building Blocks are perfect for a quick break during the day or as complete, comprehensive units. All of the articles and activities in this resource support the National Standards. Article topics include colors, Helen Keller, caterpillars, the moon, bats, rain and snow, magnets, jobs, oceans, Jane Goodall, teeth, and the five senses.

As students read the story in this packet, they will learn all about the Special Olympics alongside Emily, who had never heard of the event before now. Also included are cross-curricular worksheets about the story and the games, as well as additional activity ideas.

January 1st isn't the only New Year's Day. Take a look at another culture and how the Chinese New Year is celebrated with this packet. It includes a nonfiction article about the festivities, cross-curricular worksheets, and additional activity ideas.

Life in the International Space Station is an adventure. The nonfiction article in this packet will teach kids all about it, from the station's three main sections to how the astronauts eat and sleep. Continue the exploration with the included cross-curricular worksheets and the additional activity ideas.