Research and Inquiry topics/ links for Unit 1
Fables
Project- Oral Presentation Comparing Two Fables
Essential Question- What Can Stories Teach You?
http://www.taleswithmorals.com/
http://read.gov/aesop/001.html
http://www.storyit.com/Classics/Stories/aesop.htm
Cultures
Project- Cultural Event Travel Brochure
Essential Question- What can traditions teach you about cultures?
http://www.exploreandmore.org/world/default.htm
http://kids.usa.gov/social-studies/countries-and-cultures
http://www.timeforkids.com/around-the-world
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries.html
Community
Project- Community Developmental Time Line
Essential Question- How do people from different cultures contribute to a community?
http://www.co.maui.hi.us/
http://akaku.org/
http://www.gohawaii.com/maui/about/history
http://www.world-guides.com/north-america/usa/hawaii/maui/maui_history.html
Problem Solving
Project- Letter suggesting a solution to a problem
Essential Question-How can problem solving lead to new ideas?
http://maui-tomorrow.org/
http://www.mauielectric.com/meco/Clean-Energy/Issues-and-Challenges
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/23320391/study-shows-hawaii-beaches-are-eroding-at-alarming-rate
Landmarks
Project- Historical Landmarks Timeline
Essential Question- How do landmarks understand  our country's story?
http://www.areavibes.com/library/famous-american-landmarks-kids/
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0933602.html
http://www.kidport.com/reflib/socialstudies/landmarks/Landmarks.htm
http://mrnussbaum.com/united-states/united_states_landmarks/