Lori D. Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Okay, so the dilemma is that this year (with a 9th and an 8th grader), we've done ancient history, and really enjoyed doing WTM Great Books approach with several ancient classics. My plan: to move on next year and do medieval history along with British lit. in a similar fashion. However, my older son esp. is interested in Modern History -- the World Wars, the Hippie Movement (specific example from him), Civil Rights, communism/fall of the Wall, Persian Gulf War/current war/terrorism, etc. So, my thought is to continue along with our history and lit. as I had planned -- BUT, I'd really like some good documentary resources and a possible textbook on modern events so I can be honoring his request as well. Any specific video resources such as PBS or Teaching Company or the Military Channel documentaries? Books? Other ideas? Thanks so much in advance! Warmest regards, Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda in NM Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 We decided to jump over the 19th century (have studied it extensively in the past) and move into the 20th century for my 13 yos...I've bought some of the PBS videos (World at War, for example)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hello Lori, Here are some of the resources we used when studying the 20th century: Books: Mao Tse-Tung and His China (Albert Marrin) The Depression and New Deal (Robert McElvaine) Surviving Hitler (Andrea Warren) North to Freedom (Anne Holm) Maus I, II Vietnam War (Marilyn Young et al.) Fax from Sarajevo A Little History of the World by E. H. Gombrich All Quiet on the Western Front Pygmalion Diary of Anne Frank Animal Farm (Orwell) The Mouse that Roared W;t (Edson) Material World Persepolis Videos: Battleship Potemkin (1904) The Sinking of the Lusitania (Winsor McCay) Influenza 1918 The Best Arbuckle Keaton Collection Inherit the Wind All Quiet on the Western Front Cabaret Rabbit Proof Fence (1930s) 1940's house Shane Atomic Cafe Ed Sullivan Evita All the President's Men Forrest Gump Hair Good Morning, Vietnam The Mouse that Roared Wit Poetry: "In Flander's Field" by John McCrae (WWI) Speech: "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963) Musicals: Evita Miss Saigon I hope you'll find something of interest here! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 We've enjoyed the large book, DK's 20th Century Day by Day. Sonlight used to use it, but went to the software instead. While I'm not crazy about Sonlight 300, I really do enjoy going thru the book. Watch Band of Brothers, too. It's such a wonderful series. Oh, and for a much less violent film, watch The Scarlet and the Black. GREAT movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vmsurbat Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 We've not studied the 20th Century in depth at a high school level, but one book I will *always* include is No Picnic on Mount Kenya. This is the true story of an Italian POW (in a British concentration camp) and how he and two others escape to climb Mr. Kenya, knowing that they would have to go back to the camp after their feat. A very interesting look at the realities of life when reduced to nothing but a number. I think it offers an excellent but differing POV worth contrasting with Nazi concentration camps. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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