Publisher's Synopsis
Based on the Heroes of History biographies, the Unit Study Curriculum Guides unlock centuries of history, from Christopher Columbus' daring journeys to Alan Shephard's moon voyage. Here is a flexible tool for teaching U.S. history and social studies in any learning environment. Curriculum includes: Student Explorations Essay writing Creative writing Hands-on projects Audio/visual projects Social Studies Reproducible activity sheets Geography History Vocabulary Critical thinking Community Links Meaningful field trips Guest speakers Service projects Related Themes to Explore Politics and law Current events Life skills Math History Geography Science Biography of Related Resources Books Movies Documentaries Magazine articles Websites Culminating Event Project displays Era music, food, and activities Oral presentations CD includes: * The complete Laura Ingalls Wilder unit study curriculum * Detailed instructions for classroom, homeschool, and group use * Biographical sketch * Author interviews * reader reviews, bonus section, and more A pioneer, teacher, farmer's wife, and storyteller, Laura Ingalls Wilder experienced one of the most exciting times in American history - history that this gifted writer brought to life for millions and preserved for generations to come.
