Risk and Consequences 4th grade Open Court

Brave or Foolish?



Created by,
Marlene Wilson

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Rock-climbing in the Sierra Nevada

Introduction

Taking risks can be good or bad, depending on the circumstances. In this Open Court unit, we will explore the (mostly) positive consequences that can come from taking risks. There will also be supplemental information related to the issues and characters in each story.

Bravery
    •Quotations About Bravery
Read what some of the most famous philosophers and authors have to say about bravery and courage (short sayings).
Mae Jemison, Space Scientist
    •Mae Jemison
More current information about this famous astronaut.
    •Former Astronaut Reflects On Risks
After the Columbia shuttle disintegrated, the risks of space travel were on people's minds.
    •Weighing the Risks of Human Spaceflight
Another astronaut's view on the risks of human space travel.
Mrs. Frisby and the Crow
    •For the Love of Crows
Information about crows
    •Mice as Pets
Mice are very cute!
Sarah, Plain and Tall
    •Taking the Risk Out of Mail-Order Romance
An article in the "Moscow Times" about modern-day mail-order brides, but from Russia not Maine.
    •Stepfamilies
Advice for kids on stepfamilies and adjusting to a new family situations.
The Girl Who Loved the Wind
    •Establishing Reasonable Safety Rules
Parents are advised to not be too overprotective.
    •Editorial Opinion about Overprotection of Children
The author is worried that children may react to overprotection by rebelling and taking unnecessary risks.
The King's Fountain
    •Castles and Palaces
This is a collection of pictures and descriptions of castles and palaces all over the world.
    •Standing up to Swaziland's King
Challenging a king is definitely risky. Read about a modern-day leader who was jailed for it.
Toto
    •African Elephant - Threats
A World Wildlife Fund web page that discusses how habitat loss and poaching are both major threats to African elephants.
    •Man-eating Lions Dine on Ecotourists
Yikes! The fear our hero overcomes is based on reality!
Two Tickets to Freedom
    •Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom
The original book written by William Craft, on which "Two Tickets to Freedom" was based.
    •The Underground Railroad
Although William and Ellen Craft did not use the "Underground Railroad", this site has information about the difficulties and possible consequences faced by all runaway slaves at that time.
    •National Geographic's Virtual Tour of the Underground Railroad
Enter and make decisions as you travel on your dangerous journey.


Last updated: January 25 2005, 3:04 am
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