apmom Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 OK, so we pretty much follow TWTM for our basis. I'm realizing, though, that I have not taught ds much about typical American civic stuff, like the pledge, songs, etc. Now, we are patriotic, but strongly reserve our rights to free speech regarding the government, etc...but I'm wondering what the hive has to say about teaching these things in the home, because I think it's important as an American to at least know them. I was thinking of adding some of this to our studies for the year...memorizing the pledge, the poem on the Statue of Liberty, the preamble, National Anthem, etc. (DS is in 3rd grade.) Any suggestions on good resources that could make this more interesting and not so dry and boring? Thanks! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 We cover these things as they arise through history. Here is what we use... O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks, and Inspiring Words The U.S. Constitution and You How the U.S. Government Works I also really like the books from this series (you can buy the set of paperbacks more cheaply from the publisher). We also use many primary source documents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apmom Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Those look great. And my library has most of them. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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