Exciting Plans

First I have several field trips planned. Indian Shell Mound Park will not only provide us with an example of an Indian Mound, I have heard the birding is wonderful. We also plan to go to Emerald Mound, which will provide us with better examples and more information about Indian Mounds. Lord Epa's grandmother has also been learning to make arrow heads and we are hoping she will teach us how. She also has an extensive arrow head and pottery collection that we are looking forward to learning more about.

Literature - We are kicking off the unit with The Lost History of Aztec & Maya by Charles Phillips. There are some lovely photographs of artifacts, art works, pyramids, and places scattered throughout the book, along with maps and original documents. This book is going to be a true pleasure to read. After Lord Epa reads the book he will write a myth explaining an act of nature he knows something about, Hurricane Katrina.

American History - I am really pleased with the American History book, History of a Free Nation, I really love the Art History Connection that has famous painting scattered throughout the book for Lord Epa and I to enjoy. Here are some of the books we are going to read for additional information and enjoyment.

1. Chronicle of America: From Prehistory to Today
2. The Prince by Nicolò Machiavelli
3. The American Heritage Book of Indians by William Brandon
4. The Crusades by Malcolm Billings

In Sociology we will be reading The Russians by Hedrick Smith.

I'll post pictures after our field trips and time permitting I'll do book reviews on the books. The beginning of the year is always an exciting time for us as we embark on our newest educational adventure.