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The Literature Connection
In every GALAXY teacher guide, we have provided an extensive list of cross-curricular connections you can use with your students to enhance and reinforce a particular theme. From math to physical education to language arts, there are a number of ways you can carry one GALAXY theme into many areas of your teaching.
Language Arts is a particular favorite for the GALAXY curriculum. The GALAXY literature suggestions were selected on the basis of relevant themes, varied and authentic cultural perspectives, aesthetic language, artistic excellence, and compelling content. But, don't let the literature exploration stop with our suggested readings. There are many more children's books that can be incorporated into the GALAXY curriculum. Here a just a few:
Finders, Seekers, Science Keepers - Grades K-1
Newt by Matt Novak
What good is a bug with 20 sad eyes that is not beautiful, strong, or talented?
A Bear for Miguel by Elaine Marie Alphin
A girl in El Salvador makes a special gift for her family.
Fixer Uppers - Grade 2
Who Eats What? Food Chains and Food Webs by Patricia Lauber
What does a spider have to do with you?
Splish Splash by Joan Graham
Poems and pictures create a fresh look at the world of water.
Movers & Shakes - Grades 3-4
Insectlopedia by Douglas Florian
Paintings and poems bring these insects to life.
Digging Up Tyrannosaurus Rex by John R. Horner
How scientists found and dug up a complete Tyrannosaurus fossil in Montana.
SNOOPS - Grade 5
The Voyage of The Frog by Gary Paulsen
A teenage boy struggles to survive alone at sea after his boat drifts off course.
Morning Girl by Michael Dorris
Here's what it was like to be a Taino Indian girl with a troublesome little brother, in 1492.
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