Welcome to Down Home, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy’s blog! We are a classical school offering several options to make our education work for families with infants through high schoolers. Our signature hybrid program, which is part-time classroom and part-time home instruction, provides an engaging education for preschool through middle school (with full time options available). We also have a university model high school. This blog is meant to support and encourage on the home front because, in so many ways, the heart of what happens at SLO Classical Academy happens down home.

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The Industrial Revolution, Andrew Jackson & the Trail of Tears

It is another full week and we have mix-ins galore for you as our Primary and Intermediate students focus on The Industrial Revolution and our LMS and UMS discuss our 7th President and the Trail of Tears.

Resource Links:

12 Industrial Revolution Facts That Changed the World | A quick list of significant facts about the Industrial Revolution.

Moments in Time: Industrial Revolution | This unique timeline is a fun way to explore all the events happening across the world at the time of the Industrial Revolution. Click the “Explore More” button for even more information.

Scientific and Technological Developments of the Industrial Revolution | Click through pictures and facts about famous inventions during the Industrial Revolution.

Cotton Gin Facts for Kids | 24 for Facts about Eli Whitney’s cotton gin.

10 Things to Know About Andrew Jackson | A collection of interesting facts about our 7th President.

Trail of Tears | A History.com article about the Trail of Tears.

Trail of Tears Maps | Get an idea of how far the Native Americans were forced to walk.

American Indian Removal | This site offers lessons with videos, informative slides, and more about the Indian Removal Act and the tribes it affected.

Video Links:

*Parents, please preview for your students first.

The Industrial Revolution | A short cartoon retelling of the important events of the Industrial Revolution.

Industrial Revolution for Kids | A simple and comprehensive video about the Industrial Revolution.

Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution | A Crash Course World History video about the Industrial Revolution. (Recommended for LMS and Up). Love Crash Course? Check out these videos by Crash Course European History and Crash Course History of Science both on the Industrial Revolution. This one on the Market Revolution in the US is also very informative.