These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 2, week 16 New Grammar. A few quick disclaimers: I have used every resource that I list, but I may not have used it as intended. (For example, you’ll see a note under the Latin heading about a file folder game I printed and slipped into a page protector for reuse as a printable each week.) Also, I am very comfortable editing books that I read to my children on the fly. If you are concerned about the level or content of a book or resource, please peruse in advance. Some links may direct to affiliate sites. For other CC-related posts and weekly resource links on this blog, click here.
SCIENCE
This simple experiment uses materials you have on hand to demonstrate Newton’s First Law.
Another super simple, at-home experiment that shows Newton’s First Law without adding a shopping trip to your week.
This “Science of the NFL” video is great for kids familiar with the sport (and maybe even not so familiar). Explains the law, and gives practical application in every day terms.
This video explains the three laws of motion, setting the groundwork for this week and the weeks ahead.
Homeschool Enrichment also has some experiments for all three laws on this page.
ElephanGo has a very detailed lesson on Newton’s first law, complete with videos and explanations.
ThoughtCo. has explanations and printable worksheets to go along with your study of all three laws.
NASA’s Glenn Research Center has information on Newton’s Laws, mostly in their relationship to flight. They have resources that are on the simpler end for younger kids, all the way up to college-level explanations. Dig around the site and see what works for your young scientist!
HISTORY
A brief video history of WWII for kids that eloquently brings together how the end of WWI actually sets the stage for the even bigger, dealer conflict that is the following war.
A black ration book printable you can create for your children to help them grasp the concept of food rationing that most countries endured throughout WWII.
For older students, a neat activity that allows them to dig into the world of the Navajo Marines whose codes were essential during the war. This activity has multiple parts but follows the same idea, giving students a unique perspective on an often-overlooked part of the war effort. Younger students should start here.
A straight text timeline that covers a dizzying amount of details.
A detailed and rich resource on the background and work of Einstein, and his thoughts on the application of his discoveries.
Explore the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, and their contributions to America’s WWII might.
A sensitive topic even today, the forced internment of Japanese Americans during WWII is an inescapable part of our nation’s history. Manzanar National Historic Site offers a peek into life in one camp.
National Geographic has an excellent page on remembering Pearl Harbor.
History.com has an informative piece (with photographs) of 5 Things You Might Not Know About the Battle of Midway.
The National WWII Museum’s page on the Battle of Midway has great details, photographs, and in-depth analysis.
For older students, this lesson on the role of the carrier the USS Hornet during the battle offers a unique angle from which to view history.
Did America do the right thing in dropping the atomic bombs? That’s the question explored in this Washington Post video. Sensitive scenes, please preview.
First hand accounts of the dropping of Fat Man and Little Boy, from the BBC. Very well done, but obviously not for every child. Please preview.
A transcript of a Scholastic interview with a Japanese survivor of the bombs. Appropriate for all ages.
The website for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
This National Parks page outlines the very grim options available to President Truman as the war ground on in 1945. A sobering read for parents, and great information for older students beginning to exercise logic in decision making.
A video of Truman’s statement after the bombing of Hiroshima.
For books, please see my Amazon idea list.
ENGLISH
What is a verb? lesson.
Verb examples and explanations for kids.
This noun/verb game is based on a children’s book, but even if you haven’t read it, the sorting activity is fun and helpful!
24 ways to teach (or review!) verbs!
MATH
Learn how to calculate the area of a rectangle in this video.
E is for Explore has a MUST DO area of a rectangle activity. (Or so my kids say.)
This area of a rectangle game uses dice and graph paper. Highly recommended for Journeymen and Masters.
Learning area with Legos and/or Duplos.
GEOGRAPHY
Balkans facts for kids.
A page on the Balkan Peninsula from Britannica Kids.
National Geographic kids has a page on Greece.
Ducksters has pages on Albania, Bulgaria, and Romania.
Easy Kids Science has a page on Slovenia.
LATIN
This week, we’re back around the horn on tenses! Time to start reviewing, reviewing, reviewing!
Latin Tutorial on YouTube provides just that for Masters and possibly Journeymen.
Half A Hundred Acre Wood has a printable to help keep all those tenses straight!
Family Style Schooling has this extensive set of Latin worksheets designed to help kids get ready to Challenge A! I’m using them as a precursor to the Henle Prep workbooks recommended by a good friend who is already navigating the Challenge years.
I love Half-A-Hundred Acre Woods Latin Match-up Game. I actually use it in page protectors in my kids’ binders, and have them write in the answers. (She also has a Latin Alphabet coloring book my younger kids get a kick out of.)
Latinata.com has some basic games for review.
FINE ARTS
A video intro to Claude Monet.
Actual footage of Monet painting outside.
Tate Kids has a great page on Monet.
A Monet-inspired water lillies art lesson.
WikiArt has over 1,300 pieces by Monet available for online viewing.
Take a virtual tour of the Water Lillies at Musee de l’Orangerie.
I have an Idea List on Amazon of some of our favorite titles.
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 2 day, are available on my daughter’s Etsy shop, Sewing Seeds Designs.