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In a message dated 08/12/2002 5:27:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Bj4kids@... writes:


> ** unschooling ideas for historical interests of 9 yr. old boys.
> Any ideas or stories are welcomed. Thanks!

In the spring, Eric (10) was interested in the Revolutionary War. The A&E
video "The Crossing" (George Washington crossing the Delaware) inspired him.
He wanted to feel what it would be like to be a colonial soldier, so he read
about a soldier's life. Then he built his camp (including campfire), stole
bacon from a "local farmer" to cook over his fire, fought the Redcoats, and
survived multiple musket wounds. He chronicled his days in a journal using a
calligraphy pen (his version of a quill pen). Eric had so much fun.

I guess the point of my telling you this is maybe creating his own version of
events. Use some of the other great ideas (videos, books, field trips) to
help figure out what he'd like to recreate.

Have fun,
Ginny




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