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Civil War Museum Field Trip

Melissa — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:26:56 +0000

Since my oldest daughter will be taking the Civil War class at co-op this semester we have a handful of field trips planned. For our first one we went to a Civil War Museum this past Saturday. They were having special activities that weekend, and not only was it fun but very educational. Here are some snaphots and a couple videos from our day.

Abraham Lincoln Exhibit

Cannonballs

Abraham Lincoln

Gettsburg Address

Civil War Era Literature

Melissa — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:25:59 +0000

We are currently studying the Civil War era in history. I’ve sifted through tons of books from our library and will begin posting the really good ones that we have really enjoyed!

Topic: Slavery Who Owns the Sun Follow the Drinking Gourd A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman

Topic: Civil War United No More The Everything Civil War Book With Malice Toward None – Love this book! For adult for older child though. Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek

Topic: Abraham Lincoln

Topic: Clara Barton

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

- we are currently reading this book as a read-aloud and loving it!

We took a field trip Saturday to a local Civil War Museum which had lots of fun and educational activities. I’ll post about that soon!

Happy Birthday President Washington!

Melissa — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:26:50 +0000

This week we read George Washington’s Breakfast by Jean Fritz. The reading of this book has become our yearly tradition for President Washington’s birthday. The kids and I simply love it!

And of course after reading it, we just had to make Indian Hoecakes, served with honey and maple syrup. Here is the definition and a little history of a hoecake.

Indian Hoecakes

2 cups of cornmeal

salt to taste

1 1/2 cups boiling water

2 T. butter

Combine the cornmeal and salt in a mixing bowl. While constantly stirring add in boiling water and stir until smooth. Let stand a few minutes.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet with butter until hot.

For each hoecake drop about 2 tablespoons of cornmeal mixture into onto hot pan, and form into a flat circle. Cook each hoecake for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Add additional butter if needed and fry remaining hoecakes. Serve immediately with honey or syrup.