Weslandia (Hardcover) by Paul Fleischman; illustrated by Kevin Harkes. Candlewick, 1999. ISBN: 0763600067. pp: 40. Ages: 8-12, gr: 3-6.
Paperback (Reprint - August 1, 2002) ISBN: 0763610526
Original Book Guide created by Dr. Judy Sweetman and Dr. Mary Berry
Weslandia Classroom Activities provided by The Trumpet Club for grades 1-3.
For Grade 3 - Create your own Civilization by Sherrie Stocchetti
Table Grove, Illinois (suggested grade levels 2-6)
For Grade 4 - Technology Product Reflection by a student teacher at the University of Houston, Texas
For Grade 5 - Dyelandia from Mr. Dye’s 5th grade at Marble Elementary in Michigan
For Grade 6/7. Divide the class into "culture groups" and give each group a bunch of stuff (raffia, a bag of potatoes, corn on the cob, wheat, etc.). Have them use the stuff to make up a game, a costume, a written language, and a creation myth.
From a unit developed by Denise Smith no longer available unline.
One resource in a Creative Thinking Processes/Affective Needs unit designed for gifted and talented first graders. (fall)
Please visit these other sections of Merry Bee
-
- - - - - 
- - - - - 
-
