• Feb. 15, 2008
Civil War Co-op Class 1
Today was the first class of our Spring semester co-op. We are doing a Unit Study type class this semester. The topic is, of course, the Civil War. Let me tell you, today was a bit chaotic! I am utterly exhausted. The kids had a great time though.
We always start our classes with Assembly where we say our pledges to the USA flag, the Christian flag, and the Bible. We have prayer and cover any announcements during this time. Usually after this we break into classes by age group, but this semester we stay together for the teaching time. Mrs Charity had a lot to cover in just 20 minutes of time. She taught about the reasons for the war and the important figures in the war. The kids did some mapwork and a few got to put on masks of the important people of the Civil War.
(Please pardon my dirty lense.)
After the teaching time, we all got to make cookie maps of the U.S. showing which states were for the North, which were for the South, and the neutral territory. This was a hit! Yummy.
When everyone had made their cookie, we divided into age groups for the activities. This week we were covering the music of the Civil War. The K-2 kids made bugles, the 3-5 kids made drums, and the 6th and up got recorders. They all learned how to play Taps. Hopefully we will get to perform this at the End of Year Ceremony.
I was too busy to take any pictures, but I'll post a picture of Taylor with her bugle and isaac with a mini drum.
The teens also made stretchers, but I don't have any pics of that either.
I think next class will flow a little smoother since everyone is learning the new routine. Whew, this was certainly an adventure!
Make sure you check out the lapbook that I put together to go with our co-op. Especially if you're studying the Civil War!
