Hello, Down Home readers and welcome to week 12! This first trimester is all too quickly wrapping up. (Did you get your progress reports turned in yet?) For our Monday Mix-ins, we have quite a range of topics for you. As today is Veterans Day, you’ll find a few resources on this holiday. For more information, be sure to check out the Veterans Day holiday resource in your Parent Portal. We also have for you several links with information about the First Americans and a fun video on rocks. Happy Homeschooling!
Resource Links:
94 Interesting Facts About Native Americans | Quickly glean a lot of information about the First Americans.
Mound Builders Facts for Kids | A kid-friendly site all about these unique earthen mounds and the people who made them.
Map of the Plains Indians | A map of the US showing territories occupied by various tribes.
Great Plains Indians | Facts about the Great Plains Indians with links for more information about other tribes.
American Indian FAQ for Kids | An excellent resource with answers to many common questions about Native Americans.
Native American Homes | Explore the variety of dwellings built by Native Americans.
Veterans Day Facts | A collection of facts about Veterans Day.
Red Poppies |The WWI Origins of the Poppy as a Remembrance Symbol.
We Will Rock You song lyrics | A fun song set to a familiar tune all about the 3 types of rocks (complete with hand motions).
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Veterans Day | The History of Veterans Day.
Be a Rock Detective | A fun video for all ages to learn about the 3 types of rocks.
The Clovis Point | A brief video about a weapon the first Americans used.
The Mound Builders | Learn more about these fascinating and historic mounds of earth.
Wigwam Timelapse | Watch the constructing of a wigwam.
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