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Spies, Ships, and Survival: Civil War Activities Made Engaging

Spies, Ships, and Survival: Civil War Activities Made Engaging

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Activities and Engaging extensions that go beyond the battles! Learning about the Civil War can sometimes be boring. Let’s face it. Most of us do not have the priority to major or minor in History. Some of us may be history buffs or have a fascination with history but overall, I’d say most of us do not prefer that over another hobby. This curriculum is designed for THREE boys who have very different in learning styles and personalities, I decided…

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How the Civil War Battles Redefined America

How the Civil War Battles Redefined America

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UNIT 5: Civil War Final Battles Review & Paper Review Units 1-4 regarding the civil war and the major battles to prepare for your final paper. Unit 1 Overview of How it Began Unit 2 Overview of Battles Unit 3 Overview of Continued Fighting Unit 4 Overview of Final Battles Other Content/Info Paper Outline: Civil War Essay Criteria (for grading purposes) Write a 5-7+ paragraph essay about the Civil War from start to finish including: Here’s a rubric template that…

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Who is the Modern Artist Damien Hirst?

Who is the Modern Artist Damien Hirst?

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Formaldehyde animals and dot art? Who is the wild and controversial modern artist Damien Hirst? When considering my modern art unit to teach our three boys, I wanted to pick something fitting of the “modern art” name. Strange, quirky and a little controversial, I thought this wild artist would entertain my three boys. As with most modern art, there is controversy and questions about “is this truly art?” and “what defines art?” Different from the classical art lessons before, Hirst…

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Civil War: Battling to the Bitter End

Civil War: Battling to the Bitter End

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A Civil War Curriculum that brings history to life… The Civil War is a vital time in our American culture in which the tides of civil liberties turned. Fresh off the Revolutionary War, the country wanted independence. Although there were concerns about President Lincoln leading the country, there was also a deep conflict between the North and South regarding slavery and industry booming. Since I wanted to teach our son the Civil War but make it unique to his age,…

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Civil War: More Battles “Stonewalled”

Civil War: More Battles “Stonewalled”

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A Civil War Curriculum that brings history to life… The Civil War is a vital time in our American culture in which the tides of civil liberties turned. Fresh off the Revolutionary War, the country wanted independence. Although there were concerns about President Lincoln leading the country, there was also a deep conflict between the North and South regarding slavery and industry booming. Since I wanted to teach our son the Civil War but make it unique to his age,…

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Civil War Battles: In the Thick of It

Civil War Battles: In the Thick of It

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A Civil War Curriculum that brings history to life… The Civil War is a vital time in our American culture in which the tides of civil liberties turned. Fresh off the Revolutionary War, the country wanted independence. Although there were concerns about President Lincoln leading the country, there was also a deep conflict between the North and South regarding slavery and industry booming. Since I wanted to teach our son the Civil War but make it unique to his age,…

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Before the First Shot: The Road to Civil War

Before the First Shot: The Road to Civil War

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Unit 1 Curriculum: How it Began (1860-1861) I’ll be honest – I am not a history buff and I am definitely terrible at history. Growing up in public school, my history consisted of 20 minutes a week tops for history vocab words and few lectures. I don’t know if I ever truly learned about the history of my own country. But creating this curriculum for our almost highschooler was eye-opening. Who would’ve thought that I would learn more about history…

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Warhol Wonder: A Vibrant Printmaking Adventure for Kids

Warhol Wonder: A Vibrant Printmaking Adventure for Kids

Printmaking, pop art color lithographs and soup cans. Many pop art projects for any age depending on what challenge level you wish to undertake. After reviewing many books about Warhol and his pop art, I decided to get ambitious and try “Kitchen Lithographs” by using everyday household items to create the common prints that Warhol made. While intentions were good and materials were decent, the result was more challenging than I expected. This is an art project for older students….

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Van Eyck’s Man in a Red Turban: Renaissance Brilliance

Van Eyck’s Man in a Red Turban: Renaissance Brilliance

A study in Self-Image, Symbolism, and Innovation in Early Northern Renaissance Art – with Van Eyck’s Red Turban Few portraits in Western art history are as quietly compelling—and curiously witty—as Jan van Eyck’s Man in a Red Turban. Painted in 1433, this striking image of a man with a piercing gaze and boldly wrapped headwear has fascinated scholars and art lovers alike for centuries. But beyond its technical brilliance lies something deeper: a subtle interplay of humor, self-awareness, and personal…

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Embrace the Mess: Passionate Painting with Pollock

Embrace the Mess: Passionate Painting with Pollock

Enjoy this messy and simple splatter art project with Jackson Pollock – the master of the mess. Where spontaneity meets color. Best to choose a nice sunny day outside or a basement with tile that can be washed off. This gets messy! Materials: The Lesson: At the end when most of the paint was gone and everyone was a mess, my creative middle child mixed the remaining globs of paint on the plate and “dumped” or “poured” the paint in…

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