athomeontheprairie Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 We will finish American history in December (possibly sooner, though unlikely). I'd like to take a short break from history . And start the new cycle when she enters sixth grade. but what to do in the meantime? I've considered a brief study off the states. Or maybe more in-depth of our own state history. Or perhaps focusing on world geography? But I don't really know what that would look like. what would we cover, what would we focus on? so if you had one semester to fill , what would you choose? (We really enjoy history, I don't really want to completely drop this block of time. I just need a new way to use it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutheart Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 My 4th grader has really enjoyed our detours into world cultures this year. We'll get our library books on a particular country, watch a kids' tourism video, cook dishes from that country, and make art inspired by their's. I think the immersion helps her understand why she's learning the history of other countries. As far as what countries/cultures to focus on, I'd look ahead at what you'll be covering in 6th grade history and try to work some of those in. Most of the time, the library books have ideas for projects and recipes in the backs, so I'm not pulling it out of thin air. I'm not that creative. :P Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Maybe I should clarify. I want a history-ish type subject, but want to wait until sixth grade before we start a new cycle. My 4th grader has really enjoyed our detours into world cultures this year. We'll get our library books on a particular country, watch a kids' tourism video, cook dishes from that country, and make art inspired by their's. I think the immersion helps her understand why she's learning the history of other countries. As far as what countries/cultures to focus on, I'd look ahead at what you'll be covering in 6th grade history and try to work some of those in. Ruth Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Why not ask her if she has an area she would like to pursue further? Maybe a particular person she would like to learn more about that could also include learning about the history during the time that person lived and in that particular area? Or is there someone in your own family history that might be interesting to study in more depth? Does she have an area of interest in her extracurriculars? Like does she love art? Maybe do a fun art history semester. Or does she like horses? Do the history of horses and incorporate some biographies of horse trianers/riders, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 This may or may not appeal to you of course, but we are using a similar, shorter block of time to study prehistory in anticipation of our return to the ancients next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 world religions geography current events art history student-led of whatever topic catches her interest history of science history of inventions history of music history of China or other region of interest ETA: civics! We did a civics unit when ds was about that age -- fantastic. We read the constitution, memorized all the amendments. We also used the US citizenship test as a resource. This would be great after finishing American history. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks for the ideas! There are several on here that look promising and had not previously occurred to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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