Lesson Plans Provided by Andrea at Epic Homeschool Mentoring

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Week 10: Tecumseh and Henry Clay

Homeschooling moms must fill up their knowledge bank in order to give the best to their kids. The more mom knows, the better she can teach. Research these topics and share the general idea with younger kids. For older kids, you might invite them to pick a topic to research.

Tecumseh

Henry Clay

Topics for Week 10

War of 1812

James and Dolley Madison

Tecumseh

Henry Clay

Francis Scott Key

Discussion Questions

War of 1812

Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain so soon after the American Revolution?

What were the effects of the War of 1812?

Why were the indigenous tribes pushed off their land? With whom did they fight?


James and Dolley Madison

What pet did Dolley have in the White House?

How did James Madison remember the things he studied? 


Tecumseh
Who established Prophetstown?
What method did Tecumseh try to use to unite indigenous tribes?

Henry Clay
How did Henry Clay talk the Southern states out of seceding from the union?
What state did Henry Clay propose to form which would not allow slavery?
Why did Henry Clay receive the nickname "The Great Compromiser?"

Francis Scott Key
How did the Star Spangled Banner get written?
What made Fort McHenry a strategic location for defending the United States?

Resources:

Books (all links go to Goodreads)


Free E-Books

Videos

History of the Star Spangled Banner for Kids


Tenskwatawa: The Making of a Prophet


Activities

Compare Tecumseh and Henry Clay as great leaders who used words to inspire change.

What is an orator?

What did their words inspire others to do?

What kind of message grabs the attention of others? (A message that solves a problem)


Dramatize the moment when Key wrote his poem

Continue a State Cards Project. As each state enters the union, create a card with fun facts about that state. Younger kids might enjoy a coloring/activity book about the states. Add Add Louisiana 1812, Indiana 1816

Tecumseh Image Credit: Owen Staples / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain
Clay Image Credit: Julian Vannerson or Montgomery P. Simons / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain