American History
We have begun American History with the younger children this term, and they are enjoying it every bit as much as the older children did. Ideas are easier to absorb if they are in story format, then once the children have the basic idea, we may switch to a non-fiction book and they can see the sequence of events in more detail.
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| Visiting TN in the Autumn was such a thrill |
We were fortunate enough to go on a mega field trip to the States and see things the children had studied like the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence, staying with friends on a farm in TN, and in a log cabin in GA, and with friends in AZ and WDC, we were able to appreciate the geography and landscapes from the Grand Canyon to the Appalachian Mountains.
Themed Pocket Projects
Worksheets and crafts about Native Americans are favourite so far. We have snuggled up with a few DVDs lately, as the weather has perturbed us from venturing out every day as we like to. DVDs to start of the topic, like:
National Treasure
Calamity Jane
Brother Bear
Little House on the Prairie
Apple Dumpling Gang
I am sure you will have your own favourites.
We plan that this history topic will take a couple of months at least. But this is the best time of year to begin, for as we study the Pilgrim Fathers and the First Thanksgiving, we can make a Thanksgiving supper of our own.
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| M&M Pocket Project |
Here is a unit study for some ideas to whet your appetite.
Native American Unit Study and the Trail of Tears.
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