These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 2, week 20 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
A detailed Crash Course Physics video on the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Shaking sand to illustrate the first law of thermodynamics is an easy experiment to do at home.
Khan Academy has a video and lessons on the second law of thermodynamics.
This interesting site, called Learn Thermo, has lessons.
Physics4Kids also has resources.
Sciencing has three experiments, including the intriguing “boiling ice.”
HISTORY
Ducksters has an overview of the Vietnam War.
HomeschoolShare has a lap book for studying Vietnam.
In The Hands of a Child has a project pack for the Vietnam War. It’s $6.
American History for Kids has a page that focuses on the war.
This is a virtual tour of The Wall in D.C., which memorializes those Americans lost in the conflict.
KidsConnect has a page that gives history and includes worksheets and informational printables on the war in Vietnam.
American-Historama has an incredible page filled with facts and deep dive possibilities. There are no images (save some lovely pencil sketches of Vietnam-era presidents) but know that some of the topics discussed might be too much for your younger learners. Be prepared to read aloud and edit on the fly, or pre-read and share what you feel is pertinent.
National Geographic Kids has a lovely page on the country of Vietnam, which adds a layer of geography and culture to your study of the war.
PBS hosts an absolutely stunning collection of information and images curated through Ken Burns’ detailed documentary work. It is labeled “For the Classroom,” and none of the videos I had previewed had disturbing content beyond the scope one would expect from conflict and war. However, I have not watched every video, so please be cautious!)
This 3 minute video gives you a quick, kid-friendly overview of the backdrop to the Vietnam War.
ENGLISH
WriteShop has grammar tips for teaching appositives.
Elephango has lessons and ideas for teaching appositives.
K12 has resources on appositives.
MATH
Easy Peasy All In One Homeschool has a page on the circumference of a circle.
Homeschoolmath.net has worksheets for finding the area of a circle.
Study.com has a lesson and follow up on circumference.
iHomeschool Network has a list of Pi Day activities that work great for this week!
Math Geek Mama has a great walkthrough of using the Sir Cumference books in your homeschool.
GEOGRAPHY
Ducksters has pages on Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
LATIN
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
I have over 50 resources for teaching about the orchestra listed in this post.
I have an Idea List on Amazon of some of our favorite titles relating to this quarter.
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.