Site of the Week #3 - Emailed 5/9/07

http://myhero.com/myhero/: The Hero Project: This is a wonderful
website that I encouraged the fourth grade teacher to use in a Social
Studies project regarding inventors. This website is a basic directory
of notable people who have made a difference in the world. Each person
has a profile, as well as reference links on the bottom of the page,
for further research. The website is written at approximately a sixth
grade reading level, but students are encouraged to leave postings
regarding their heroes. There is also a very nice Teacher section on
this website, full of lesson plans and resources. Learning Standards:
Social Studies: A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and
interpretation. Early Elementary: 16.A.1c Describe how people in
different times and places viewed the world in different ways. 16.B.1a
(US) Identify key individuals and events in the development of the
local commu­nity (e.g., Founders days, names of parks, streets, public
buildings). 16.B.1 (W) Explain the contributions of individuals and
groups who are featured in biographies, legends, folklore and
traditions. English/Language Arts: Use the language arts to acquire,
assess and communicate information. Early & Late Elementary, 5.A.1a
Identify questions and gather information. Middle School, 5.A.3a
Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions
through research.