Map Work
Geography lessons at this level are tied to history. You learn about a person or even in history
and you color and label a map about where the event took place. I have provided maps to use
with your studies. They should do their best, most careful work on these maps, following the
directions provided in the lesson plans. Many of the maps are based on images in the History
of US books, so they should use those for reference.
You will definitely want to have either a world map or globe on hand so they can see the “big
picture.” Just having a map or globe out where they can look at it daily will increase their
geography skills.
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There are plenty of opportunities for further research in this curriculum. Being able to find out
more about a topic is a very important skill in this age of “If it’s on the internet, it must be
true!” I have designed some notebook pages for your child to use to do their own research.
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You can choose to have your child use reference books for their research, or child – friendly
internet search engines such as:
www.askkids.com
www.kid.yahoo.com
http://kidfriendlysearch.com/
Learning good research skills are very important – be sure to teach them to look for specific
information and put that information into their own words.
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copies of the instructor guide and worksheets for use within their immediate family only.
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American History, Part 1
Week 1
History:
The First
Americans
Day 2
Day 3
Chapter 3
Day 4
Day 5
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
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Day 1
Chapters 1 – 2
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 6 pg.
57 – 67
Intro – 1st four
paragraphs;
Pg. 8 – 9
Poetry
Poetry for
Young
People:
Robert Frost
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Reader
Sees
Behind
Trees
Science
Elemental
Science:
Biology for
the Logic
Stage
(Unit 1)
Language
Arts
Chapter 1
Chapter 2 – 3
Chapter 4
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Children of
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Experiment;
Enter Dates;
Define terms
Narration Card
Week 1
Reading
Writing; sketch
Dictation
Narration Card
Additional
readings; Write
report
Dictation
Narration Card
Art
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American History, Part 1
Week 1 - Day 1
History Reading:
Read The First Americans chapters 1 – 2
Key Idea – This just gives a basic answer to “why study history” and a very brief view of life in
Stone Age Siberia.
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 1
Notes and Vocabulary:
A thought to discuss: There is a fine line between being foolish and being brave.
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Although he walked and spoke more slowly than Big Tree, Two Ideas could move quickly when
he wanted – as quickly as a snapping turtle shooting its head out of its shell.
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Reader:
Read Sees Behind Trees chapter 1 and have your child choose a narration card to complete.
Memory Work:
Work on memorizing the Division of Life list given for Unit 1 in Elemental Science: Biology for
the Logic Stage
Science:
Complete the experiment and fill out the accompanying worksheet (SG pg. 19-20).
Enter the listed dates on your date sheet (SG pg. 9 – 12)
Define terms listed in the student guide (SG pg. 15)
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American History, Part 1
Week 1 - Day 2
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 3
Key Idea/Topic – Life in the Ice Age
History Activity:
Help your child to do some additional research about the Ice Age and then complete the Life in
the Ice Age activity page. (pg. 233)
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 2
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Notes and Vocabulary:
partition – an interior dividing wall
 Talk about the hierarchy of the Bear Clan Tribe.
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Poetry:
Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost – read the first 4 paragraphs on pg. 4; read the poems
The Pasture and Rose Pogonias on pg. 8 - 9
Memory Work:
Continue memorizing Division of Life list.
Reader:
Sees Behind Trees – read chapters 2 - 3
Dictation:
Complete dictation passage. (see note about dictation on page 8)
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American History, Part 1
Week 1 - Day 3
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 4
Key Idea/Topic – This chapter gives an overview of the origins of Native Americans.
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 3
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Notes and Vocabulary:
 Possible Activity – Try woodcarving – use a soft wood like pine or if your child isn’t ready
for a real woodcarving project you could try soap carving with a bar of soap and a plastic
knife.
 “It was useful, but it was better to have something that was useful and beautiful.” Do
you agree with this? Why or why not?
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As Ohkwa’ri bent and tied other pairs of poles, he thought of how little he said aloud when his
uncle Hand Talker was alone with him. It was as if they could communicate better without
words, as if they could hear more clearly what was in each other’s mind.
Reader:
Sees Behind Trees – read chapter 4 and have your child choose a narration card to complete.
Memory Work:
Continue to memorize the Division of Life list.
Science:
Complete the reading for Week 1 and discuss.
Write either an outline or a list of facts
Color and label the sketch (SG pg. 18).
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American History, Part 1
Week 1 - Day 4
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 5
Key Idea/Topic – Eskimos or Inuits of the far north
History Activity:
Pretend to be a reporter and interview a person from each Native American tribe you learn
about. Use the interview activity page (pg. 234) and do some research to answer the questions.
This is an ongoing project over the next few weeks while you study the different Indian tribes.
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Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 4
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Sees Behind Trees – read chapter 5
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flint - a hard dark quartz that produces a spark when struck by steel
elongated – to make or grow longer
supple – able to twist or bend with ease
Memory Work:
Continue to memorize the Division of Life list.
Dictation:
Complete dictation passage.
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American History, Part 1
Week 1 - Day 5
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 6
Key Idea/Topic – Anasazi Indians of the Southwest
History Activity:
Continue the Interview a Native research project.
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 5
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Notes and Vocabulary:
Otsi:sia talks about plants used for healing and medicine. Do some research and find out what
medicinal plants are still used today.
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Reader:
Sees Behind Trees – read chapter 6 pages 57 – 67 and have your child choose a narration card
to complete.
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Memory Work:
Recite the Division of Life either in front of a small audience or make a recording (either a voice
recording or a video).
Science:
Complete any additional readings and prepare a report (SG pg. 22)
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American History, Part 1
Week 2
Day 1
Poetry
Poetry for
Young
People:
Robert
Frost
Literature
Children of
the
Longhouse
Chapter 7
Day 3
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Day 4
Day 5
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Written
summary
Intro – read the
rest of pg. 4;
pg. 10 - 11
Chapter 7
Reader
Sees
Behind
Trees
Science
Elemental
Science:
Biology for
the Logic
Stage
(Unit 1)
Language
Arts
Chapter 6 pg.
68 – 74
Chapter 7
Art
Great
American
Artists for
Kids
Artist: John
Singleton
Copely
Chapter 8 – 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
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History
The First
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Day 2
Complete
experiment;
enter dates;
define terms
Narration Card
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Week 2
Reading
writing; sketch
Dictation
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Narration Card
Additional
readings; want
more activity
Dictation
Narration Card
Pg. 14 – 15
Narrative
Drama
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American History, Part 1
Week 2 - Day 1
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 7
Key Idea/Topic – Northwest Indian Tribes
History Activity:
Continue the Interview a Native research project
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 6
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Reader:
Sees Behind Trees – read chapter 6 pages 68 – 74 and choose a narration card to complete.
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It was widely accepted that one could never tell another person what they should or
should not do. If they attempted to do something that they shouldn’t, then they would learn
soon enough why it was not a good thing to do.
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Memory Work:
Begin memorizing the poem Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost (pg. 9) (Your child will have 2 weeks
to learn this poem.)
Science:
Complete the experiment and fill out the experiment sheet (SG pg. 25 – 26); enter the dates on
the date sheet (SG pg. 9 – 12) and define the terms listed in the student guide. (SG pg. 15).
Art:
This week you will be studying the art and style of John Singleton Copely. You can see a gallery
of his paintings here: http://www.johnsingletoncopley.org/ I recommend choosing a few
paintings to study in depth. Have your child look at the painting for a few minutes and then,
without looking at the painting, describe it to you. Do this at least twice this week and do the
same process for every artist studied this year.
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American History, Part 1
Week 2 - Day 2
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 8
Key Idea/Topic – Overview of Native tribes
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 7
Note and Vocabulary:
delegated- to entrust to another
 What is a wampum? What does it look like?
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Complete the dictation passage.
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Sees Behind Trees – read chapter 7
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Poetry:
Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost – cont. reading the introduction and finish page 4. Read
The Tuft of Flowers on pages 10 – 11.
Memory Work:
Continue memorizing the poem Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost.
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American History, Part 1
Week 2 - Day 3
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 9
Key Idea/Topic – Plains Indians tribes
History Activity:
Continue the Interview a Native research project.
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapters 8 – 9
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Notes and Vocabulary:
sinew – tendon, especially one prepared for use as cord or thread.
 Tekwaarathon is very similar to Lacrosse, which is still played by many people today.
Here is a video of a lacrosse stick being made in the traditional way described in the book:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6pU2gBMXCo
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Sees Behind Trees – read chapter 8 and choose a narration card to complete.
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Dictation Passage:
Even though he was very old, his voice was still deep and strong and it rumbled like the sound of
the thunder from overhead.
Memory Work:
Continue memorizing the poem Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost.
Science:
Complete the Week 2 reading and discuss.
Color and label the sketch (SG pg. 24).
Art:
Great American Artists for Kids pages 14 – 15 – read about John Singleton Copely and complete
the art project Narrative Drama.
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American History, Part 1
Week 2 - Day 4
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 10
Key Idea/Topic – The Mound Builders (around Ohio)
History Activity:
Continue the Interview a Native research project.
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 10
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Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost – pg. 12
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Reader:
Sees Behind Trees – read chapter 9
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Dictation:
Complete dictation passage.
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Memory Work:
Continue memorizing the poem Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost.
Art:
If necessary, complete your project today.
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American History, Part 1
Week 2 - Day 5
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 11
Key Idea/Topic – The Iroquois
History Activity:
 Continue the Interview a Native research project.
 Choose a topic from this week’s studies and write a summary.
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 11
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Note and Vocabulary:
feinted – a pretended blow or attack at one point in order to distract attention from the point
one really intends to attack
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Memory Work:
Continue to memorize the poem Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost.
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Science:
Read any additional readings and complete a Want More activity.
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American History, Part 1
Week 3
Reader
Pedro’s
Journal
Science
Elemental
Science:
Biology for
the Logic
Stage
(Unit 1)
Language
Arts
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Intro pg. 5 – 1st
5 paragraphs;
pg. 14
Aug. 3 – Sept. 3
Sept. 10 – 30
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Chapter 13 epilogue
Pg. 15
Around the
World in a
Hundred Years
Chapter 1
Around the
World in a
Hundred Years
Chapter 2
Around the
World in a
Hundred Years
Chapter 3
Oct. 5 – 11
Oct. 2 – 29
Nov. 6 – Dec.
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Robert
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Literature
Children of
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Day 2
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The First
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Day 1
Week 3
Reading
Write;
Enter dates
Narration Card
Sketch;
Define terms
Dictation
Narration Card
Additional
reading; write
report
Dictation
Narration Card
Art
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American History, Part 1
Week 3 - Day 1
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 12
Key Idea/Topic – Iroquois
History Activity:
Complete your Interview a Native project.
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 12
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Notes and Vocabulary:
ululating– howling, wailing
melee – a confused struggle, especially in hand-to-hand fighting among several people
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Poetry for Children: Robert Frost read the introduction on pg. 5 – the first 5 paragraphs; read pg. 14
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Reader:
Pedro’s Journal – read from August 3 – September 3. Choose a narration card to complete.
Dictation:
The footing was treacherous and the slope was steep. Only someone who was a bit foolhardy
would try to cut through there.
Memory Work:
Continue to memorize Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost (pg. 9)
Science:
Complete the Week 3 reading and discuss.
Write a summary, an outline or a list of facts about the reading (SG pg. 33.
Enter the dates on the date sheet (SG pg. 9 – 12)
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American History, Part 1
Week 3 - Day 2
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 13
Key Idea/Topic – The Vikings were the first to discover North America
History Activity:
 Color and label Map 1 (pg. 237) - showing the lands the Vikings discovered – Iceland,
Greenland, and Vinland. Draw lines to show the path the Vikings took in their travels.
 Timeline Work: Viking’s Discover North America around 1100 CE.
Literature:
Children of the Longhouse – read chapter 13 – epilogue.
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Notes and Vocabulary:
In the story, Children of the Longhouse, the Native Americans choose names based on actions,
looks, skills, etc. What do you think your name would be if it were chosen in this way?
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Complete dictation passage.
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Pedro’s Journal – read from September 10 – 30
Memory Work:
Continue to memorize the poem Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost.
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American History, Part 1
Week 3 - Day 3
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 14
Key Ideas/Topic – The invention of the printing press led the way for the age of exploration.
History Activity:
Timeline Work: Gutenberg invented the Printing Press in 1456 CE.
Literature:
Around the World in a Hundred Years – read chapter 1
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Notes and Vocabulary:
sacrilegious– theft or violation of something sacred
latitude – a distance north or south from the equator measured in degrees.
longitude - distance measured by degrees or time east or west from the prime meridian
flotilla – a fleet of small ships
 Do some research and look at maps that were drawn in the middle ages. Do they
resemble the world as we know it at all? For a fun art project, have your child draw a
map resembling a medieval world map.
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Pedro’s Journal – read October 5 – 11. Choose a narration card to complete.
Dictation:
World maps at this time were largely decorative. They were not meant to be guides to help
people get around, but pictures to prove the glory of God.
Memory Work:
Continue to memorize the poem Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost.
Science:
Color and label the sketch (SG pg. 30 – 32)
Define the terms listed in the Student Guide. (SG pg. 15)
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American History, Part 1
Week 3 - Day 4
History Reading:
The First Americans – read chapter 15
Key Ideas/Topic – Christopher Columbus, before he sailed for America
Literature:
Around the World in a Hundred Years – read chapter 2
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Poetry for Children: Robert Frost read pg. 15
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Notes and Vocabulary:
cartographer – a person who makes maps
 Timeline Work: Prince Henry the Navigator 1421 – 1460 CE
 For this book you will be creating an Explorer’s Map. (Map 2 on pg. 238) Fill in the key
with a different color for each explorer and then draw their travels on the map in that
color. Today, add Henry the Navigator to your map.
Dictation:
Complete the dictation passage.
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Reader:
Pedro’s Journal – read from October 2 – 29
Memory Work:
Continue to memorize the poem Rose Pogonias by Robert Frost.
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