Week 7: The American Revolution
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.
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Topics for Week 7
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
The American Revolution
The US Constitution
Colonies that Became States
Discussion Questions
Discuss the layout and architecture of Monticello
What were the day-to-day activities on Monticello?
What freedoms does the Constitution protect?
How does the Constitution protect the American people?
Resouces
Books (all links go to Goodreads)
Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France
Katie's Trunk Read on YouTube
Francis Marion and the Legend of the Swamp Fox
George vs. George Read on YouTube
A Secret Party in Boston Harbor
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride
Molly Pitcher (Graphic Novel)
Phoebe the Spy Read on YouTube
Free E-books
The United States Constitution
Women of the American Revolution
Videos
The Crossing (the full movie has one close-up bloody scene which I skip through for my children's sake and profanity, but it's a good dramatization)
Lego Battle of Concord
Lego Battle of Trenton
Activities
Take a virtual tour of Monticello Youtube or a Google Tour of located here Monticello or here
Memorize the Preamble with the song Preamble
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 Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York 1788
