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Thursday, May 17, 2007
State History Unit Study
One of my favorite end of the school year unit studies is our annual day trip to a point of geographical and historical interest in our state. The whole point of the trip was to put the skills they learned all year to the test.
I had the kids take out a state map and as a family we chose our destination. Without using the internet or computer I had them map out our trip. They figured out how many miles per gallon our vehicle would travel then estimate out how much gas it was going to take to make the trip.
They figured out how long we would be gone, how many meals and snacks we would need. I had them use the grocery ads to figure out meals and snacks and estimate how much it was going to cost for food.
Our trip always included a ferry ride so they had to figure out how much it was going to cost for the ferry ride.
I had the kids take out a state map and as a family we chose our destination. Without using the internet or computer I had them map out our trip. They figured out how many miles per gallon our vehicle would travel then estimate out how much gas it was going to take to make the trip.
They figured out how long we would be gone, how many meals and snacks we would need. I had them use the grocery ads to figure out meals and snacks and estimate how much it was going to cost for food.
Our trip always included a ferry ride so they had to figure out how much it was going to cost for the ferry ride.
When we were on the trip they each had access to a camera and a journal to take notes in. We stopped at historical places here in Washington state so the kids learned about our state history along the way. During the week or so after our day trip we spent time scrapbooking and journaling about our day out as a family. It is an amazing learning experience.
I loved our end of the school year day trips! It makes for great family time and it is educational!
Labels: America, lesson-plans, unit-studies
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
A Lesson In Giving
The town of Greensburg Kansas was destroyed by tornados last week. This is a good time to teach our children about giving to others in their time of need. Along with prayers for comfort and safety we can help them financially. Here is the link to the Red Cross Press Release.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org.
Labels: America, Social-Studies
Friday, March 23, 2007
Amish of Lancaster Pennsylvania
I have an old National Geographic magazine with a photo essay by Jerry Irwin. The magazine is well used, but the section about the Amish is in excellent condition.
I hate to toss this in the recycle bin. If you are interested in using this in your homeschool or for any other educational purposes contact me here: magazineoffer@lilbitgabby.com I'll mail it to you, all you have to do is email me!
*note to spammers* Don't bother spamming the email box. As soon as someone asks for the magazine I'm deleting the mail box.
Labels: America, Social-Studies
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