Suggested Activities


Skill T4.4.6:  Use electronic mail to contact appropriate sources and receive information

Grade Level:  First

Objective:  The student will be able to identify e-mail links on various web sites.

Academic Expectations:  1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.11, 1.16

Resources:

White House for Kids: www.whitehouse.gov
Ask Dr. Math: http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/dr-math.html

Sample Activity:

Using a variety of Internet sites, the teacher will model the many e-mail links that are available to access information on the Internet. After a class discussion concerning a theme taught, the teacher will locate web sites that contain e-mail links for students.

The students will identify the e-mail links contained in the web sites as the teacher assists the class in searching for needed information.

Recommended Core Content:  Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Practical Living/Vocational Studies, Arts & Humanities