Heather in Neverland Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I have a few novels picked out this year to do with ds (7th grade) and I'd like to get some sources to go along with them but I need things that make these complex topics more accessible to a kid his age (he is a strong reader though). Any ideas? novels used are "Crispin" and "A Wrinkle in Time" and "Bronze Bow" and "A Tale of Two Cities...I am looking for sources on: 1. Einstein/Relativity 2. Communism 3. History of Israel during the Roman Empire 4. The French Revolution Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 1. Albert Einstien & the Teory of Relativity by Robert Kwiklik or...you could do what I do... I look on google and print up a short article or a cool website and do a brief background reading. Kingfisher or Usborne History encyclopedias are also good for historical perspectives in the brief. HTH Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Here are a few off the top of my head: The World in the Time of Albert Einstein, Fiona MacDonald The World in the Time of Marie Antoinette, Fiona MacDonald Albert Marrin's book on Stalin (or any of his biographies that detail those involved with communism, but this one is probably the best for a view of the development of that) Neil Waldman's verion of the Masada story - it's the only one for young people and includes a lot of history. Or, Yadin's original - The Story of Masada - would be okay, too. He's the archaeologist who excavated it.... http://www.amazon.com/Masada-Neil-Waldman/dp/0688144810 http://www.amazon.com/Story-Masada-Yigael-Yadin/dp/0394816862 http://christian-book-store.christiansunite.com/103099/Stalin:-Russia's-Man-of-Steel.shtml http://www.amazon.com/World-Time-Marie-Antoinette/dp/0791060349 http://www.bookfinder.com/dir/i/The_World_in_the_Time_of_Albert_Einstein/0382397398/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Perhaps Animal Farm by Orwell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) I have a few novels picked out this year to do with ds (7th grade) and I'd like to get some sources to go along with them but I need things that make these complex topics more accessible to a kid his age (he is a strong reader though). Any ideas? novels used are "Crispin" and "A Wrinkle in Time" and "Bronze Bow" and "A Tale of Two Cities...I am looking for sources on: 1. Einstein/Relativity 2. Communism 3. History of Israel during the Roman Empire 4. The French Revolution Thanks!!! The BBC education site had some good info about the French Revolution. For Communism, I would suggest the book Red Scarf Girl, which is about the Cultural Revolution in China. There is also an excellent section in the movie The Red Violin that is set during the Cultural Revolution (though the entire movie isn't kid friendly). Albert Marrin's history of Stalin might be helpful, both for giving a look at Soviet communism and for understanding the distopian portions of A Wrinkle in Time. I have some other French Revolution links on an old blog post here. Edited November 22, 2010 by Sebastian (a lady) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 awesome!!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 The BBC education site had some good info about the French Revolution. For Communism, I would suggest the book Red Scarf Girl, which is about the Cultural Revolution in China. There is also an excellent section in the movie The Red Violin that is set during the Cultural Revolution (though the entire movie isn't kid friendly). Albert Marrin's history of Stalin might be helpful, both for giving a look at Soviet communism and for understanding the distopian portions of A Wrinkle in Time. I have some other French Revolution links on an old blog post here. The Red Scarf girl is very good, as is that scene from Red Violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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