{Classical Conversations} Cycle 1 | Week 3

In addition to the specific resources for this week, we are also listening to Story of the World (SOTW) on CD, watching selected episodes of Drive Thru History, and keeping a cummulative timeline of things we learn in history. I am planning appropriate activities for Mia that are a little less complicated than last year and giving PJ freedom to research the topics on his own and come up with a way to show me he’s learned something. We do all of our memory work to song. If CC doesn’t provide a tune, we find one on CC Connected (well worth the subscription in my opinion).

History: Ancient Greece

When planning your week on Ancient Greece, you can focus on an overview of it’s history/wars/etc., culture, famous people, and/or mythology. 

  • This lapbook does a good job of covering a little of everything. (+,-, V, K)
  • We will use the video and accompanying lyrics found on this page as our intro and to add events to our cummulative timeline.  We’ll probably also play the board game provided. (-,+, A,V,K)
  • If you want more videos, check out this gallery. (+,-, A, V)
  • To help reinforce our memory work, we will do a chart similar found to the one in this lesson plan. (+,-, V)
  • If you have an independent researcher, check out AncientGreece.com, Mr. Dowling, and the BBC. (+, A, V)
  • For the artist, make a marble statue, paint a fresco, or draw a trojan horse. (-,+, V, K)

BONUS: Until July 27th, you can download a free unit study on Ancient Greece through CurrClick’s Olympic Freebie hunt.  Hint–check your newsletter settings page for the appropriate torch.

Science: Single Cell Organisms

Armed with the knowledge of the parts

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This is by no means a complete list but resources we will most likely use. As I come across other helpful resources, I will leave notes in the comment section below so be sure to check back as the week gets closer. Also, feel free to leave a comment with any of your suggested resources.

Cycle 1 Outline
All Classical Conversations Posts

Cycle 1 Lapbooks for Memory Work
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KEY
+ older elementary
younger elementary
V for the visual learner
A for the auditory learner
K for the kinesthetic learner

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4 Comments

  1. I just wanted to say how nice it is that you include the age ranges. My son is barely four years old so it is helpful for me. Thanks for doing the extra work!

  2. Hi! I just wanted to take a moment to tell you that as a new-to-homeschool momma, I absolutely ADORE your blog and lesson plans. My daughter is a very inquisitive 4 yr old — who will be 5 in early September — so your “age designation” is really very helpful.

    Thanks very much for doing what you do. 🙂
    Suzi

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