The resources on this page are based on the theme Survival! in Grade 6 of Houghton Mifflin's Invitations to Literacy program.

Here is a bibliography of supplementary books that include cross-curricular connections and books that meet individual needs. Click here for the latest update.

Help yourself to these extension activities. You can print them out and use them in your classroom.

How to Survive the Common Cold (Language Arts/Science)

Human Survival Gear (Science)

A Panel of Survivors (Social Studies)

The Survival Game (Social Studies)

Here are some links to sites on the Internet that relate to Survival!.

Nova: Denali for Kids
This site features a guide on how to survive if you're trapped in the snow, and all sorts of information about Denali (Mt. McKinley).
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/denali/kids/

Finding Your Way with Map and Compass
From the United States Geological Survey, this site teaches you what you will need to know in order to find your way.
http://mac.usgs.gov/mac/isb/pubs/factsheets/fs03501.html