Revolution and Beyond

What are some highlights from this unit?

Step into the Revolutionary period - meet the characters who lived through these troubled times in Johnny Tremain, by Esther Forbes • Memorize portions of the Declaration of Independence and Longfellow's classic poem, "Paul Revere's Ride" • Examine character building scriptures that pertain to the characters in Johnny Tremain and to the people of today • Go on a "Research Adventure" using the library, thesaurus, dictionary, encyclopedia, world almanac, and magazines - and write outlines, reports, and mini-research papers • Create a "silver" candleholder • Examine the characteristics of a godly leader - compare and contrast the leadership of Saul and David in this leadership study, and learn how YOU can be a godly leader right now AND in the future! • Go WILD over a study of mammals – learn the sub-classes and orders in this important class of the animal kingdom and find out the characteristics, lifestyles, habits, and habitats of these interesting animals • Promise to act on I Samuel 12:24 as you memorize it • Analyze animal acrostics - and write and illustrate your own • Capture the essence of the class of mammals as you create Mammal Marathon, a learning game that explores the animals in this group • Round up mammals in your Mammal Roll Call project, which focuses on the characteristics of mammals • Design personal monograms • Participate in animal appreciation and fun lifestyle activities and experiments such as, "Going Batty," Elephant Ears, Snack for an Armadillo, Sloth Races, Happy Hare Ice Cream Treats, Monkey See – Monkey Do, Nests for Rabbits, Monkey Mayhem, Horse Watch, Pouch Project, Leapin' Kangaroos!, Playin' Possum, Mousy Munchies, Hidden Nuts, Nutty Squirrel Treats, Beaver Breath, A Prickly Dinner, Camel for a Day, Camel Walk, Camel Food, Camel Races, Roe Deer for a Day, Oh Dear! Deer Cookies, Pass the Cheese Please!, Puppy Chow, Get Catty with cat costumes, cat tails, and cat masks – MEOW!, Very Beary Mix, Polar Zone, In a Heartbeat, Bear Paws, Cinnamon Bears, Field trip to the Zoo, A Handy Web, Raccoon Cupcakes, and A Dippy Experiment  • Follow the colonists as restrictions by England lead to life-changing events - and watch famous men rise to action and rebellion in the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and eventually – the American Revolution • Create mammal art projects • Write 5 W's poetry and a reaction essay to the Boston Massacre • Roll out a flaky batch of Johnny's Pastries • Fashion quill "feather" pens and colonial ink • Compare and contrast characters in Johnny Tremain • Serve freshly baked Sugared Tea buns with the last of your Patriot tea supply • Practice spelling and grammar through exercises and activities • Crack a Colonial Code similar to the ones the Sons of Liberty might have used to pass along secret information • Examine the differences between literal and non-literal language • Drill with the Minutemen on village greens – and understand what it meant to promise to be ready to meet any threat from Britain in a minute's notice • Ride to Lexington with Paul Revere on his mission to warn Patriot Leaders that the British Regulars were headed their way • Sit under the fruit trees with the story characters and munch on Mrs. Bessie's Seed Cakes • Follow the battles and campaigns of the American Revolutionary War • Memorize Romans 1:16-17 - be determined to become a leader and stand up for the gospel of Christ! • Let Your Light Shine with a colonial lantern craft project! • Meet General George Washington and other Patriot leaders and marvel at their devotion and sacrifice for their country • Cross the icy waters of the Delaware with Washington and his troops - Witness their surprise attack on the Hessian camp at Trenton and Walk in (or NOT in) Their Shoes in a Life Application activity • Watch as David loads his sling and gains victory over an overwhelming enemy • Realize the danger in underestimating the enemy as Goliath did – and discover the secret to overcoming the Goliaths in your life! • Listen to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and learn about his life • Understand how Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, "Concord Hymn" relates to us today - and appreciate the sacrifices this work reminds us of, as you understand and analyze it • Gallop through the night with Paul Revere in Longfellow's romantic narrative poem, "Paul Revere's Ride" – then, make an illustrated version of this beloved work • Understand and appreciate historical documents as you study the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution • Dress Declaration Style with a t-shirt painting project! • Discover "Toliver's Secret" in Esther Brady's book by the same name • Empathize with the main character in Toliver's Secret as she struggles when her strength is giving way – and memorize Isaiah 40:28-31 – a promise that encourages the faithful that God never grows tired of watching and caring for His people! • Write goofy limericks and read poetry about mammals • Sail with John Paul Jones on the Bonhomme Richard in one of the most famous American naval victories of the American Revolutionary War • Watch in shock and sadness as Benedict Arnold betrays his country • Bake a crusty loaf of Hidden Message Bread • Watch as the French and American forces defeat the British at Yorktown – putting an end to the American Revolutionary War • Sip steaming cups of Liberty Tea • Tootle your fife and bang your drum as you march along to the strains of Yankee Doodle - and learn the origin and words of this well-known tune • Write a friendly letter to colonial acquaintances • Meet Betsy Ross, learn about flag etiquette, and recreate your own flags of 1777 and 1795 • Feel the anger rise in the hearts of American farmers following the Revolution, watch the skirmish known as Shay's Rebellion unfold, and learn the governmental importance of this incident • Wave your flag along with our study of Patriotic Music • Listen to the music of fife and drum corps, meet John Philip Sousa, and learn about the importance of his works to Americans • Bring history to life by dramatizing it and writing your own plays of well-known colonial and revolutionary stories • Journey to Independence Hall in Philadelphia to listen to the discussions of the Constitutional Convention, and witness history being made as the United States Constitution is created • Understand the reasons for creating the Constitution, know the contents of each article and amendment, and appreciate what this living document means to us today • Memorize the Preamble to the Constitution and create an interactive book about How a Bill Becomes a Law • Meet George Washington up close and personal – read a biography of this respected and admired hero of our nation and Father of his country – then, write a biographical sketch of his life • Step back to a different place and time as you discuss some of George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation • Have an "Executive Encounter" with a learning game about presidential powers – players have veto power in this fun game that you will make and play with government and Constitution questions that we provide for you in A New World of Adventure • Investigate the Great Seal of the United States and understand the elements of heraldry and symbolism behind it • Sketch silhouette portraits and create mammal silhouette art • Draw Spelling Word Mammal Art • Create and play "Constitutional Caper" - a learning game about the United States Constitution with questions provided within the text of A New World of Adventure - players advance on a path to the U.S. Capitol building by answering multiple choice questions about the contents and creation of the Constitution • Laugh and cry over the heartwarming story of three beloved animal friends in Sheila Burnford's wonderful tale, The Incredible Journey • Dig into the Federal Era and study the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams as you add the first two presidents of our nation to your Presidents Notebook • Follow over the roads and routes of the Eastern United States as you learn and practice map skills • Look at the styles and techniques of the Federal Period in art and architecture • Walk through the fundamentals of fiction writing and write your own short fictional story • Campaign for political candidates in a study of early political parties and elections • Create a collection of campaign buttons that you will store in your own ballot box • Listen to the words of famous historical people in a learning game that reviews well-known quotations throughout history – "Quotation Quest" • Celebrate heroes and leaders by making tasty Hero Sandwiches • Let David's prayer in II Samuel 7 be yours as well by recalling God's presence in your past, present, and future – remember that God keeps His promises to us and be thankful for His goodness and love! • Wave Celebration Sparklers at your Celebrate America party! Enjoy American themes in foods, decorations, entertainment, and activities as you celebrate America to end A New World of Adventure and prepare to head Westward and Onward!

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