History plan - weeks 4 and 5

One of the things that amazes me about Classical Conversations is the plethora of talented women that are involved in this program.
Carrie from A Ten O'ClockScholar has created a
History plan for weeks 1-12 that complement our memory work.
The sneak peak is below, but I know that you will go back and print the whole thing.
Thank you, Carrie, for sharing your hard work!

4 – Declaration of Independence

TOG: Year 2, Unit 4, Week 33-34

Reading:

Declaration of Independence

* Nathan Hale: Spy

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution

Book of the American Revolution (Brown Paper School)

Sam the Minute Man and George the Drummer Boy

Main Teaching Points:

• The Continental Congress tried to make peace with Britain, but was rejected. As the delegates saw that Britain would not compromise, they realized that war was ahead.

• Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4^th, 1776.

• The Americans had an advantage because they didn’t fight in formation like the British; they fought “guerilla”-style (behind trees and houses).

Activities:

• Make a punched tin lantern.

• Coloring book of Revolutionary War

• Can you get dressed and be ready to fight on one minute like the Minute Men?

Discussion Starters:

Expansion and report ideas:

5 – Our First President, George Washington

TOG Yr 2, Unit 4, Week 33

Reading:

George Washington for Kids

Discover George Washington

Main Teaching Points:

• Washington helped shape the US in three ways: commanded Continental Army, served as the president of the convention that wrote the Constitution, served as US President.

• He was much loved by his soldiers and the US people. “First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen…” – Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee

• He was very tall and broad-shouldered (many were small at this time in history).

• Wrote and lived by his “Rules of Civility”.

Activities:

• Read some of Washington’s “Rules of Civility”

Discussion Starters:

• Which of his rules surprised you? Which ones are rules your parents have taught you? Would you have liked him if you had known him in person?

Expansion and report ideas:

• Make a small “Rules of Civility” for yourself.

6 – Louisiana Purchase