Suggested Activities

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

Grade Level: Sixth

Objective: The student will be able to use e-mail links to gain information with teacher assistance.

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, and/or students will locate web sites that contain e-mail links.

With teacher assistance, the students will appropriately use e-mail links to communicate and receive needed information.

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