Fun Fact File: US History!

Most students know that the George Washington was the first US president, but not many know which president had the first telephone installed in the White House. Many students are taught that Congress accepted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, but not many know that it was written on animal skin. These are just a few of the many fascinating facts about US history readers will discover inside the volumes included in this series. Each book is filled with charts, graphs, and historic images. Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on the animals of Asia with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools