Lesson Unit Title:

Pen Pals USA

Teacher:

Krista Wilson and Stephanie Hale

Teacher Information:

Wilson Middle School
1005 Swann Ave

Tampa,FL 33606

Overview:

Students will communicate regarding Greatest Places activities. Students will dialogue regarding culture, physical characteristics, and geographic features of thier area.

Grade Level:

6th & 4th

Greatest Places Theme:

Connections/Inter-relationships

Objectives:

To practice writing skills. To compare geographic regions of USA. To compare cultures.

Materials:

paper & pencil , stamps, videotapes

Activities:

Write letters to assigned pen pals. (Monthly)
Create a video illustrating physical geographic features of each place.
Create a culture trunk & exchange.

Assessment Strategies:

Writing samples to place in portfolio.List steps of how to make a culture trunk. Video production of physical features.

Timeline:

August 97- June 98