Recently we’ve been using a wonderful History curriculum from Masterbooks called, America’s Struggle To Become A Nation. This book is recommended for grades 4-6 and offers a very user-friendly layout.
America’s Struggle to Become a Nation
Many people committed their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to build the foundations of freedom we have inherited. It’s essential for students to understand this vital period in our nation’s history so they can fulfill their duty today.
America’s Struggle to Become a Nation: Understanding the Foundations of Freedom
What’s Covered
• Learn about the War of Independence through the Constitution in this chronological, 34-week daily study
• Explore the lives of those who dared to oppose the most powerful military on earth with the most powerful words and principles put to paper
• Discover in-depth character comments, explanations of providential occurrences, founder’s quotes, poetry from the time period, and more!
In the Appendix of this book, you’ll find
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Washington’s Inaugural Address of 1789
• George Washington’s Farewell Address of 1796
Our Thoughts
I have been really impressed with the layout of this book. The ease of use and added pictures make it very appealing to the student. There are sections titled, Storytime With Uncle Rick, which is a fantastic addition.
America’s Struggle To Become A Nation
This book focuses on teaching children that American History is much more than just names and dates. This book is a colorful panorama of nonstop adventure, set against of backdrop woven out of real events that happened to real people. It tells stories of those people with all their hopes, fears, joys, convictions, struggles and triumphs.
Along with America’s Struggle To Become A Nation student book, you can also purchase the Timeline of The Revolution Teacher Guide.
Timeline of the Revolution (Teacher Guide)
The Timeline of The Revolution has been a fantastic addition for us. I love that it comes with a flexible schedule. The teacher book features weekly schedules that have two easy-to-manage lessons that combine reading, worksheets, and vocabulary-building opportunities. The worksheets aren’t long or overwhelming for the students. You can choose to do them orally, or print the pages. If you do decide the print the pages, it’s super easy. Worksheets, quizzes, and tests are perforated and three-hole punched which makes it easy. I love the flexibility the schedule offers. We use this curriculum four days a week and haven’t had trouble at all adjusting the lesson plans to fit our schedule.
Patriotic Song Lyrics Included
My Country ‘Tis of Thee
The Star Spangled Banner
America, The Beautiful
God of Our Fathers
Workflow:
Students will read the pages required with each lesson. Your student will complete a worksheet after they have finished reading. Encouraging your student to complete as many activities as possible will help give them a hands-on approach to the lessons.
We have been very pleased with Timeline of The Revolution curriculum.
