8:2 – Thursday – US History: Colonial America/Revolutionary War

Description

Instructor: Jesica Lambertson (Art With Aunt Jes)

Semester Pricing: $300 per semester

($350 for Innovations, Compass, Springs, iLead and Golden Valley) All Charters Accepted

Thursday 1:15-2:15

Grades: 6th-8th Grade

Class Description:

This yearlong, hands-on class will cover early US history, including early explorers, the original 13 colonies and the Revolutionary War. Students will have an opportunity to learn what the life of a colonist was like. We will make candles, sew haversacks and drink tea!

Required Textbook: (this textbook will be used for 19th Century US History as well!)

Impact California Social Studies United States History & Geography: Growth & Conflict ***ISBN-13: 9780076755684

Required Materials:

1. 1 3-Ring Binder with 3 dividers
2. Pencils and erasers
3. Color Pencils
4. Scissors
5. Glue Sticks

Historical Fiction Books: (the first 3 are required reading)

1. Carry on Mr. Bowditch
2. Johnny Tremain
3. The Sign of the Beaver
4. The Kidnapped Prince by Anne Cameron
5. Sophia’s War by Avi
6. Toliver’s Secret