American
History Year One Curriculum
Books and Materials List for Topic 18
This page contains the books and materials (plus reviews) used in our American history curriculum topic 18. In this topic you will learn about the constitution and more.
Books and Materials for Topic 18
The
Story of the U.S.A. - Book 2: A Young Nation Solves Its Problems
This
workbook covers the Articles of Confederation through the Civil War. Each section
starts out with a list of vocabulary words and simple definitions that will be
presented in the reading section. The reading sections start out with a few questions
to keep in mind and then teach the topic (vocabulary words are presented in bold
text for easy recognition). Once the topic
is read about there are comprehension questions, true false questions, a circle
the correct answer activity, and fill in the blanks to show mastery of the material.
There are also discussion questions (to go over with mom or dad or written down
in the book). The workbook is illustrated with simple line drawings and contains
some maps.
I
use this workbook because it covers most of the events in early American history
in a concise, easy to understand manner. It also helps familiarize students with
standardized testing formats in a non-threatening way while helping with comprehension
skills. This is a valuable skill for those who have to participate in state testing
and helpful in honing general study skills.
You
can use it as independent seat-work or work on the sections together. For students
who are reluctant to write, you can ask them the questions at the end of each
reading selection after they’ve read the text (or you’ve read it out-loud).
Topics:
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 *Consumable
If
You Were There When They Signed the Constitution (by Elizabeth Levy)
Topic 18
Otter's rating: 5 stars
Shh!
We're Writing the Constitution (by Jean Fritz)
Topic 18
Otter's rating: 4 stars
A
More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution (by Maestro)
Topic 18
Otter's rating: 5 stars
We,
The People (by Peter Spier)
Topic 18
Otter's rating: 5 stars
Carry
on Mr. Bowditch (by Jean Lee Latham)
My older son loved this book!
Topic 18
Otter's rating: 3 stars
A New Nation (1776-1815) [videorecording]
/ [produced and directed by Invision Communications, Inc.] Bala Cynwyd, PA : Schlessinger
Video Productions, c1996.
“Inventing a new form of government; the Continental Congress; the Articles of
Confederation; Northwest Ordinance; Shay's Rebellion; Constitutional Convention;
the Ratification Debates; Bill of Rights; political factions and two-party system;
Alien and Sedition Acts; the Marshall Court.”
Topic 18
The History of American Government
[videorecording] / a production of Schlessinger Media ; Stone House Productions.
Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c2005.
“Learn the history behind
America's progression from being ruled by the English monarchy to becoming a democracy.
Explore the government of colonial America, George Washington, and the American
Revolution, and learn why the Founding Fathers thought it important to divide
and share powers as they established the American government.”
Topic 18
PLUS
History Pockets: Colonial America
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