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For those in Mod. 5, what have you done??
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What type of activities have you incorporated into your studies?? I am really bad about arts/crafts unless they’re spelled out for me, so any ideas would be great!
Some hands-on activity ideas are given on the Links and Tips page for the Early Modern handbook.
Thanks Sonya. I don’t know why but I can never “find” the links and tips page without a “link” to get there like the one you gave me. Is there a reason for that except me??
Maybe we don’t make those links stand out enough. There is a link on the page for every book that has a links and tips page. It has a little blue flower icon.
Forgive me, you’ve probably mentioned this before, but do you live in the U.S.? We do, and we are blessed to have a few pioneer festivals in our area in September every year. Also, a local historical museum hosts a military timeline annually in May. 11yo ds loved that last year and he can’t wait to attend this year’s event. They will be featuring a French and Indian War timeline this time, which is perfect since we are just finishing module 5.
The pioneer festivals and the military timeline offer a lot of close-up exposure to exhibits and demonstrations for the Early Modern Times in America as well as hands-on activities, especially for the kids. Sometimes, they have kits available to create your own colonial/pioneer toys, candles, and other household items. This fall, my kids were so fascinated by the blacksmith who was making a horseshoe that he let them bring home one they watched him make. They just treasure it.
If you search “pioneer festivals _______” (insert your state/province) you should find information on festivals near you. Also search for historical museums in nearby cities. Some of the smaller ones are either free or by donation, and they are less crowded, so if you happen upon a volunteer there who really has a passion for the time period, they’ll just about talk your ear off with loads of fascinating information about the items on display.
HTH,
Sue
Okay, call me stupid/crazy, but I did have a Colonial Day activity book that I found somewhere and had pulled that out quite a while ago, but just forgot about it. I think I may even have some Dover coloring books, and believe it or not, we are members of our Historical Society and can go to the museum any time we want.
And, this museum does a yearly Valley Days camp and now I can’t find the application.
I have not been utilizing our community as much as I should be, maybe I’ve been needing a break from academics and need to get some field trips in this week. Thanks for the reminders and suggestions.
And, thanks Doug, I’ll check out what you are talking about.
When you are studying the Pilgrims at Plimoth Plantation (the historically correct spelling), there is a great website that has interactive material and printables available. The link is http://plimoth.org/. Once there, bring down the “Learn” menu to see what’s available.
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