REGULAR GUIDEBOOK LINKS (Early Learner Guidebook)
Lesson #1 Activity (learn the song)
Lesson #6 Activity (Paper Fireworks)
REGULAR GUIDEBOOK LINKS (Growing – Advanced Guidebooks)
Prologue
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Salt Dough Map- maps to size (from 4-page to 64-page U.S. map)
Calligraphy
*Great practice!*
Calligraphy
*There is a name plate/art in the background of the video screen which has a foul word on it. Parental discretion, as it may not be advisable for those who can read*
Lesson
Background Music and Fife & Drum Corps
Declaration of Independence Hand Written Draft Images
Declaration of Independence Audio
Lesson 6
Constitution – Deeper Look for Older Students
*Alcohol is mentioned
*PARENTAL ALERT! Inappropriate acts by politicians are mentioned from minute marker 9:00 – 9:15; painting with low cut dress shown at 9:55
*Minute Marker 11:00 – 11:30 discusses right to bear arms in a way we do not necessarily endorse
*Remember, this is just a fun overview which is helpful, not an official source of historical documentation. The video is not made by a historian. It intentionally takes on a bit of a comedic and satirical tone which is not fully representative of all of our government, but provides an “entertaining” overview to help students grasp deeper concepts.
CORE CONNECTIONS ANSWERS & LINKS
Lesson 2 – Balloon Activity (video #1)
Lesson2 -Balloon Activity (video#2)
LESSON 2 –
1. Answers vary
2. Answers Vary
3. It is showing a transfer of charges, and how charges react with one another
4. Because opposite charges attract and similar charges repel
5. It allowed him to know there were electrical charges in the air which couldn’t be seen
6. Answers vary
7. Answers vary
Lesson 4 – Atomic Model (many options will show)
Lesson 5 – Electron Configuration
Lesson 5 – ELECTORPHORUS (video #1)
Lesson 5 – ELECTROPHORUS (video #2)
This one shows more ways you can expand on it, but watch Video #1 first!
BOOK LIST
This is here as a courtesy only. No books are required for the unit. Customers may also write in and suggest to add books to this list. These come recommended to us by others, and if you have any suggestions to add to this list, please email in so we can do so. Some of these books may contain more mature themes or theology that we do not necessarily endorse, so we advise all parents to screen for content and personal beliefs. Books can also be sub-categorized into different age groups, so feel free to jump around!
Early Learner
- It’s Not About You Mrs. Firecracker by Soraya Diase Coffett
- The Night Before the Fourth of July by Natasha Wing
- America: A Patriotic Primer by Lynne Cheney
- My Fourth of July by Jerry Spinelli
- Our Pledge, Our Promise by Sheri Wall
- Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- The Story of America’s Birthday by Patricia Pingry
- Hats Off for the Fourth of July by Harriet Ziefert
- Red, White and Boom by Lee Wardlaw
- F is for Flag by Wendy Cheyette Lewison
- L is for Liberty by Wendy Cheyette Lewison
- I am George Washington by Brad Meltzer
- Parade Colors by Barbara Babieri McGrath
- Our Flag Was Still There: The True Story of Mary Pickersgill and the Star-Spangled Banner by Jessie Hartland
- Independence Cake: A Revolutionary Confection Inspired by Amelia Simmons, Whose True Story is Unfortunately Unknown by Deborah Hopkinson
- The Fourth of July Story by Alice Dalgliesh
- Katie’s Trunk by Ann Turner
- Sam the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchly
- Happy Birthday America by Mary Pope Osborne
- Founding Fathers by Jonah Winter
- George the Drummer Boy by Nathaniel Benchly
- They Call Her Molly Pitcher by Anne Rockwell
Growing Learner
- Samuel’s Choice by Richard Berleth
- A Stand for Independence by Valerie Tripp
- Recoats and Petticoats by Katherine Kirkpatrick
- Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? By Jean Fritz
- Can You Make Them Behave King George? By Jean Fritz
- George vs. George by Rosalyn Schanzer
- Judy Moody Declares Independence by Megan McDonald
- Dear America: The Winter of Red Snow by Kristiana Gregory
- George Washington’s Socks by Elvira Woodruff
- George Washington’s Spy by Elvira Woodruff
- Phyllis Wheatly: Young Revolutionary Poet by Kathryn Kilby Borland
- See American History: The Revolutionary Way by Mort Kunstler
- America Is… by Louise Borden
- What is the Declaration of Independence? by Michael C. Harris
- The Declaration of Independence from A to Z by Catherine Osornio
- In 1776 by Jean Marzollo
- Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
- The One and Only Declaration of Independence by Judith St. George
- Resisting British Rule: An Interactive American Revolution Adventure by Elizabeth Raum
Advanced Learner
- 1776 by David McCollough
- My Brother Sam is Dead by Christopher Collins and James Lincoln Collins
- The Fighting Ground by Avi
- Young Patriots: The Remarkable Story of Two Men, Their Impossible Plan and the Revolution That Created the Constitution by Charles A. Cerami
- An Eye for An Eye: A Story of the Revolutionary War by Connie Roop and Peter Roop
- Founding Fathers: The Fight for Freedom and the Birth of American Liberty by K. M. Kostyal
- The Indispensables by Patrick K. O’Donnell
- Killing England by Bill O’Reilly
- Washington’s Immortals by Patrick K. O’Donnell
- The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson
- The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington (Young Readers Edition or Adult Edition depending on your personal preference) by Brad Meltzer
- Hamilton and Peggy: A Revolutionary Friendship by Lucinda Dyer
Supplies List (GROWING & ADVANCED GUIDEBOOKS)
*Early Learner Supplies List is at end*
Lesson 1 – Option 1 (Quill)
- Turkey feather (Amazon or craft store)
- Small sharp knife and scissors
Lesson 1 – Option 2 (Calm Down Jars)
- Water bottle (like VOSS)
- Blue food coloring
- Baby oil
- Small red décor like beads (optional)
Lesson 2 – Option 1 (Ink)
- Air dry clay (optional)
- Candle OR pre-made lamp black (from amazon)
- Egg yolk
- Gum Arabic
- Honey
-OR-
- Coffee grounds or tea leaves
- Honey
Lesson 3 – Option 1 (Patriotic Punch)
- Red drink (cranberry cocktail, fruit punch, etc)
- Sprite or 7-Up
- Blue Gatorade
Lesson 3 – Option 2 (Making Paper)
- Sponge
- Square container or bucket
- Mould and deckle (amazon or homemade)
Lesson 4 – Option 1 (Corn Cob Fireworks)
- Popcorn -or- dried corn cob with a paper bag
- White chocolate chips and food coloring OR red and blue chocolate melts
- M&Ms or alternative (red and blue)
Lesson 5 – Option 1 (Invisible)
- Baking soda
- Paintbrush
- Cotton swab
- Rubbing alcohol
- Turmeric
Supplies List (Early Learner Guidebook)
Lesson 1
- Pencils or twigs or skewers or alternative
Lesson 2
- Posterboard or alternative
- Markers
Lesson 3
- Craft sticks
- Glue, tape, yarn, or string (etc)
- Cardboard tubes, paper bags, scraps, etc
- Tea bags or leaves
Lesson 4/5:
- Items around home
Lesson 6:
- Straws
- Tape
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United States Library of Congress. Home of Paul Revere in Boston, Mass. Prints and photographs division. Biog File – Revere, Paul, 1735-1818—House [item]. LOC # 20056808
Labaree, Benjamin W. “The Boston Tea Party, 1773 : catalyst for revolution.” Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission, 1973.
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-01-02-0093
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