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Week 13: John Quincy Adams and the Erie Canal

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.

John James Audubon

Topics for Week 13

John Quincy Adams

Erie Canal

Louis Braille

Moon Poetry

John James Audubon

Discussion Questions

John Quincy Adams

In what country did John Quincy Adams have his first diplomatic experience?

Why was his lenient policies towards the indigenous unpopular?

Why did he serve in the House of Representatives for 17 years after being President?


Erie Canal

In what way did the Erie Canal boost the economy?

Who dug the Erie Canal? 


Louis Braille

What instruments could Louis Braille play?
Louis Braille said, "We do not need pity, nor do we need to be reminded we are vulnerable. We must be treated as equals – and communication is the way this can be brought about." How does education help create a sense of equality?

John James Audubon
What methods did John James Audubon use to learn about birds?
What new birds did he discover?

Resources:

Books (all links go to Goodreads)


Free E-Books
Pilots of the Republic - Read the chapter on Morris and Clinton
A Child's Book of American Biography - Read the chapter on Audubon

Videos



Activities

1. Read Moon poems and Write your own Moon Poem

The Moon

By Maria Rosario Avanceña

The moon sheds its ray 

On silent pools reflecting 

Shades of misty gray


The Kind Moon

By Sara Teasdale


I think the moon is very kind 

To take such trouble just for me. 

He came along with me from home 

To keep me company. 


He went as fast as I could run; 

I wonder how he crossed the sky? 

I'm sure he hasn't legs and feet 

Or any wings to fly. 


Yet here he is above their roof; 

Perhaps he thinks it isn't right 

For me to go so far alone, 

Tho' mother said I might.


2. 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 Mississippi 1817, Illinois 1818, Alabama 1819, Maine 1820, Missouri 1821


Image Credit: John Syme / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain