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 African Kingdoms
- Get background info here or here.
- Songhai background and video (A,V)
- Kush background and video (A,V)
- Netflix movie
- Cultural closeups from PBS
- Culture, crafts, and food (K)
- Activities from the Well Trained Mind (K)
- Living book list
- Make a hat or play mancala (K)
- Lesson plan on Mali
- Independent research (+)
- Comprehensive lesson plan from Mr. Donn
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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
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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