| Craft Projects |
| Many of the crafts for the Samantha unit can be found in the Samantha Craft book. |
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 Instructions for this project are in the craft book for Samantha
Paper Weight |
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Instructions for this project are in the craft book for Samantha.
Pressed Flower Bookmark |
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Instructions for this project are in the craft book for Samantha.
Seashell Picture Frame |
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| Drawing Books |
| These books are very helpful in teaching children how to draw. You do not need to be an artist to teach from these books. Additionally, I have found many uses for these books beyond the Girls of American History curriculum. |
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 This complete set of eight books has been a wonderful resource for our family. We have used it with nearly every history curriculum over the years, as well as with many of our science curriculums. My children have often used it on their own as well. **This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now - Complete Set |
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Draw Write Now - Complete Set |
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 This book includes instructions for drawing a train and a Model T car. *This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now - Book 5 |
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Draw Write Now - Book 5 |
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| Coordinating Books and History Curriculum |
| These are books that are helpful if you want a deeper study into the history of the time during the industrial revolution. |
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 This is an excellent resource to go along with the Girls of American History curriculum. This book is no longer in print, but can be found on ebay.com as well the links below.
Samantha's Craft Book |
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 This teacher guide is now out of print. It is not necessary to have this guide for the use of Girls of American History. It does offer vocabulary suggestions, discussions questions and some compare and contrast questions. These can often be found on ebay.com.
Samantha Teacher's Guide |
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 This is an excellent resource to go along with the Girls of American History curriculum. This book is no longer in print, but can be found on ebay.com as well the link below.
Samantha's Cook Book |
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 Daughters of Faith series. This is an excellent series of books based on the lives of real historical young women. Highly recommended. This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit. Also available on Kindle and ebook.
Daughters of Faith Series |
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 The American Adventure series is an excellent series of historical fiction. Although fiction, it captures historical events and time periods well and in an exciting and entertaining way. This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit.
American Adventure Series |
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 The My America an excellent series of historical fiction. These books are written for ages as young as seven year old. The font is bigger and there are far less pages than some of the other series below. This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit.
My America Series |
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 The Dear America series can be called an “older sister” to the My America books. These books are also very well written, educational and entertaining. Suggested for children nine years old and older. This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit.
Dear America Series |
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 The My Name is America ca be called an “older brother” to the My America books. These books are written from the perspective of a boy during the specified time period. Also entertaining and educational. Suggested for children nine years old and older. This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit.
My Name is America Series |
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Other good book series include Jamestown American Portraits and Sisters in Time. Scott O’Dell also has good time period books.
Other Good Books |
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| Field Trips |
| This is by no means an exhaustive list. Please take the time to search your area for places that fit the study and would appeal to your children. The list below indicates field trip suggestions that can be done in any part of our country (some longer driving may be required), as well as field trips listed by area, if I have first-hand knowledge of great field trip locations. If you have a suggestion you would like to share, please send me an email. |
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A popular activity during this time period. Search your local area to find a rink closest to you.
Anywhere in the US - Roller Skating |
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A popular activity during this time period. Search your local area to find a rink closest to you.
Anywhere in the US - Ice Skating |
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A popular activity during this time period.
Anywhere in the US - Boating |
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A popular activity during this time period. Search your local area to find one closest to you.
Anywhere in the US - Carousel Ride |
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There are not many of these museums around anymore - but if you can find one it is well worth the visit. Search your local area to find the one closest to you.
Anywhere in the US - Orphan Train Museum |
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 The Titanic Museum – Branson
Branson, MO Area - Titanic Museum |
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 The Titanic Museum – Pigeon Forge This was a highlight for our education vacation to the Smokey Mountain area. The museum is extremely well done, the staff does a fantastic job of being in character, and people of all ages enjoy this attraction. I would spend the money to get at least one audio set for the family to share—it is well worth it.
Nashville, TN Area - Titanic Museum |
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| Samantha Books and Movies |
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 Samantha mini doll and book. Makes a great gift.
Samantha Mini Doll and Book Set |
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 Samantha set of six readers, required for the Girls of American History curriculum. These books can often be found at used book stores, your local library, ebay.com and the link below.
Set of Six Samantha Books |
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 This set is a repackaged set of the original 6 book set. The first two books each contain three books of the six book set. The third book is a "choose your own adventure" fun reading book. Either set will work with our curriculum.
Samantha Beforever Book Set |
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 This book is filled with historic information about life girl during the time of the Industrial Revolution; how people dressed, what they wore, what they ate, how they played and so much more. Truly an excellent resource, and strongly suggested for the Girls of American History curriculum. These books are often found on ebay.com, as well as the links below.
Welcome to Samantha's World |
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 This book is not required for the curriculum. This is an additional book filled with several related short stories about Samantha. This book can also be found on ebay.com and the link below.
Samantha's Short Story Collection |
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 These mystery books are not required for the curriculum. They are additional books for pleasure reading
A Samantha Mystery - Clue in the Castle Tower |
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 These mystery books are not required for the curriculum. They are additional books for pleasure reading.
A Samantha Mystery - Cry of the Loon |
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 These mystery books are not required for the curriculum. They are additional books for pleasure reading.
A Samantha Mystery - The Stolen Sapphire |
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 These mystery books are not required for the curriculum. They are additional books for pleasure reading.
A Samantha Mystery - The Curse of Ravencourt |
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 The characters from the popular "American Girls" series of books and dolls come to life in this made-for-television drama set in the dawning years of the 20th Century. Samantha Parkington AnnaSophia Robb is sent to live with her grandmother Mia Farrow after the tragic death of her parents. While grandmother takes it upon herself to teach Samantha how to behave like a lady, the girl finds she misses her best friend Nellie Kelsey Lewis, a servant girl who became her closest companion. A visit to the bustling city of New York, however, holds both excitement and welcome surprises for Samantha.
Samantha - An American Girl Holiday |
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 Set of three American Girl movies - Felicity, Samantha and Molly.
An American Girl Movie Collection |
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An American Girl 4 Movie Collection |
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| Lapbook Templates |
| Lapbooking can be an excellent way for children to use multisensory techniques to further comprehend their reading. |
Free Lapbook Templates can be found here.
Lapbook Templates |
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Additional Lapbook resources and information.
Lapbook Information |
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Additional Lapbook resources and Information
Lapbook Information |
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