Today Homeschool in the Woods had us studying Ancient China.
We watched this series, parts 1-5
We watched this series, parts 1-5
We also watched
We read from the text provided and drew a couple of the maps in. Not all eight as that was too "AH!!" to the lad to do all of them, but doing two was quite manageable. :)
Then we set off to build our own great wall of China. Did you know that the wall was built primarily to keep out the mongul hoards and then later used to keep out other enemies?
we used this kit which I picked up cheap at the London New and Used Curriculum sale.
we used this kit which I picked up cheap at the London New and Used Curriculum sale.
It was a bit of a struggle to put together and I understand why the previous owners gave up on it. We simply did the best we could and it turned out well enough for a lad to play with it for a good spell. Some pics below spell out the tale for you. :) DEFEND the PIG FORTRESS! Protect the pigs! Stupid BIRDS leave us alone WE HAVE A WALL!!!!!!
How does this connect to Canada?
It's important to know the history of the people who have helped create this land. The Chinese have been part of Canada ever since the railways have been put in. We haven't always treated them well, but they are part of our history. Now we learn some of their history as well.
It's important to know the history of the people who have helped create this land. The Chinese have been part of Canada ever since the railways have been put in. We haven't always treated them well, but they are part of our history. Now we learn some of their history as well.
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