Class Name: History for Grammar Students
This week’s focus: The War of 1812
In preparation for Schole support class:
• Begin reading MOH text ~ Lesson 17 Lessons 18 (from week 6)
• Optional: Bring coloring page (see enrichment option) and/or timeline page to class (work on while listening).
To be completed this week:
• Complete Reading/Listening to Lessons 17 and 18
• History read aloud (A list can be found in Appendix A of the Curriculum Guide.)
ENRICHMENT CHOICES – Extra resources for children and families who desire more
• Review Timeline Cards
• Companion Guide
• Coloring sheets for War of 1812 (Resource Library)
• A River Apart by Robert Sutherland (Canadian focus ~ Exciting story of James and his American friends across the river who are estranged and caught in conflict in the War of 1812.)
• The Bully Boys by Eric Walters (Canadian focus ~ Tom’s bravery wins him adventure with Fitzgibbon during the War of 1812.)
• Laura’s Choice: The Story of Laura Secord by Connie Brummel Crook
• The War of 1812 in Four Minutes (American perspective) – YouTube (note: there is are adds at the beginning of video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elp6ZktpQ1c
• A Canadian Heritage Moment explaining the War of 1812 Monument: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/art-monuments/monuments/war-1812/video-war-1812-artist-version.html
• A Virtual Visit of the Laura Secord Homestead:
https://www.niagaraparks.com/things-to-do/laura-secord-a-look-inside
Please contact mhielema@redeemer.ab.ca with any questions and submissions