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Lesson Plans                          TOG Week #29                                 March 3, 2008 – March 7, 2008      

Bible / Church History –

Prudence and the Millers

—     Chapter 4

—     Chapter 5

—     Chapter 6

—     Chapter 7

—     Trial and Triumph, pg. 213, David Brainerd

History -

—     George Washington (d’Aulaire) pg. 1-37 (coloring pictures)

—     Liberty! How the War Was Won! pg. 2-5

—     Hasty Pudding, Johnnycakes (Ichord) – Chapter 2

Upper Level History –

—     Battles of the French and Indian War (Smolinski) 5 pages a day

Independent History – (Allison only)

—     George Washington’s World (Foster) pg. 73-91 (not A Young Poet Names Phyllis) pg. 93-110

—     Accountability Questions w/ mom

Science –

Ben Franklin Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments:

Keep notebook pages of various experiments that are done.

—     Pg 15-19

Timeline –

Add the following to your timeline as you read about them:

—     French & Indian War 1754 – 1763

—     Franz Joseph Haydn 1732-1809 Austrian composer

Projects –

—     Begin a display board that examines the pursuits of Benjamin Franklin. This week, present information about Poor Richards Almanac. (Week 2 of 9)

—     Begin a display board that shows and explains about colonial fashion. This week, focus on men’s clothing. (Week 2 of 4)

—     Activity: From Time Travelers: Colonial Life CD make a pierced tin lantern.

Practical Work & Handicrafts –

—     Sewing: Finish sewing your skirts from last week.

Read Aloud –

—     Sign of the Beaver (Speare) Ch. 5-8

—     Worksheet on Friday

Music – Franz Joseph Haydn

—     Listen to http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/showdesc.asp?id=16  Franz Joseph Haydn

—     Read The farewell symphony (Anna Harwell) (Listen to the symphony)