ELECTIONS UNIT STUDY

Put together by Daneille Gray Snowden

Election Unit Study 

I originally collected, sorted and roughly outlined this lengthy Unit study 4 years ago during the last presidential campaign. [Obama vs. McCain] Thus, this a collection of links for the homeschool educator that  gives a well rounded learning process about the United States Election, History, the Why, When and even Where in it's entirety. Do note the scriptures italicized in red. Use them for scripture memory during this unit. 
I hope this inspires both the student and teacher alike. ENJOY!

2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

**A Twelve-Week Unit for Primary Grades. http://www.oklahomahomeschool.com/PresElec.html
This is excellent when used especially for elementary & junior high.

**Kids put their campaign speech on a teleprompter and practices speaking with one. http://www.cueprompter.com/prompter.php#

Tab.' making her mini books for
her lapbook. 

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**How to write a campaign speach (teacher use this as a guide when you child makes her speach). http://www.ehow.com/how_7271918_write-campaign-speech-kids.html
**These pages explain the election process for Federal officials. Information about specific candidates and their campaigns, party or party platforms, or political races will not be found here. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/election/index.html

Psalm 33:12-22

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!...”

So-keep God on your platform!

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**Go to your local Republican and Democratic Headquarters. Pick up stickers, pamphlets and buttons. Use these for display for your unit study and save for historical purpose.

    Also; volunteer with stuffing envelopes, passing out fliers and in the local parade. 

Felecia labooking great info. 

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Political Commercials:

**Paul Ryan Add http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS-M7uYQwwo&feature=youtu.be
                                     
**M. Romney Add http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F4LtTlktm0

** Obama Add http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBorRZnqtMo

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Tab's Campaigning Sign

                                        

 **Map  for electoral votes  http://www.270towin.com/
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 **Ideas for Early Elementary http://www.littlegiraffes.com/election.html
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Romans 13:1-5
"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience."

Felecia went for the Condoleezza Rice
look for her campaign speech. 

Felecia's campaign speech. 

**Coloring Pages (pdf file) 2012 Presidential Elections by Bruce Jones   https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B32R8ikpayXQbzFzdnZTM1JveUU/edit
                         
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**From Eclectic Home School On-Line- Elections Unit Study Resources & Reference Information

Lapbook--highlight totals
Senate/House. 

by Beverly S. Krueger   Excellent how she organized this unit study so clearly. I shall use this one a lot! Quite impressive!  http://www.eclectichomeschool.org/articles/article.asp?articleid=8  

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 **White House for kids (games..) http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/constitution/billofrights.html

**Tour the White House : http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house/interactive-tour

     Matthew 12:25
And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

**Quizzes  http://www.pocanticohills.org/election/activities.htm

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**This has a lot of games on it and lesson plans.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm

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**From Deb&Living Montessori Now (on pinterest) I love the lap book here it is cool and a bunch of other ideas. http://pinterest.com/debchitwood/kids-government-activities/

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Tabitha with the Sarah Palin 'look' for
her campaign speech. 

**Path to the White House (interactive diagram) : http://www2.edgate.com/elections/inactive/path_to_the_white_house/
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** Online Lesson Plan Patriotic Music lessons for grades 6-8
 http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe40s/lrMusic01.html

                                       
** Good for High School :  About America: How the U.S. is Governed is in PDF format.: http://www.america.gov/publications/books/us_governed.html
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Time for the debate with distinguished
moderator Mr. Nathan Snowden.

**Cartoons: 
       - History of the Political Cartoons: 
             1.)  This is a bit 'readee' but good for older kids (8-12 gr.)  http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA96/PUCK/part1.html
                   2.) Political Cartoons in U.S. History  (pdf format) Pretty good job here.   http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets/political-cartoons/pdf/teacher_guide.pdf
                     3.) Democratic Party (Donkey)  -- Thomas Nast http://cartoons.osu.edu/nast/kicking_lion.htm
                      4.) Republican Party (Elephant) from the Harper's Weekly "A cartoon about criticisms of President Grant, an image which includes the first important use of the Republican Elephant." http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/harp/1107.html

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**Senate & House Ballot count- who is up for election. http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/United_States_Congress_elections,_2012

Mini Book inside the lapbook. 

Songs to teach:          
1.) This Land is Your Land    http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/thisland.htm
2.) You're a Grand Old Flag: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZuvUWJRRbc
3.) America the Beautiful:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nItcJV2f35I
4.) America (My country tis of Thee): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN2I6vdzgts
5.) My Country Tis of Thee
6.) Star Spangled Banner:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i426pbQJZ_g
7.) God Bless America:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXLQ2RPLO78
8.) God Bless the USA:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q65KZIqay4E
9.) Stars and Stripes Forever:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mRn9chmRAY

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**The President's Cabinet http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/national/cabinet.html
** The Cabinet Illustrated with questions/quizzes : http://www.congressforkids.net/Executivebranch_presidentscabinet.htm
** Obama's Cabinet: http://www.infoplease.com/us/government/cabinet-members-barack-obama.html
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LIBRARY BOOK LIST
1.) So You Want to Be President   ISBN 10: 1582975191 / 1-58297-519-1     ISBN 13: 9781582975191
2.) J.C. Watts Jr.: Character Counts   ISBN, 0516211307
3.) President George W. Bush: Our Forty-third President 2005. ISBN 0689878346.
4.) Who Is Barack Obama? by Edwards, Roberta  ISBN: 0448453304 ISBN-13: 9780448453309
5.) Don't Know Much About the Presidents by Kenneth C. Davis 2002, ISBN 0060286164.
6.) House Mouse Senate Mouse by Peter W. Barnes. 1996, ISBN 0963768840.
7.) Voting and Elections by Patricia J. Murphy. Gr 3-6. 24 pgs, 2002, ISBN 075650144X.
8.)Duck for President by Betsy Lewin ISBN 0689863772
9.) U.S. Presidential Inaugurations by Andrew Santella 2002, ISBN 0516225332.
10.) Woodrow the White House Mouse 1996, ISBN 0963768824
11.) The President’s Cabinet and How It Grew by Nancy Parker 1978, ISBN 0819309230
12.) Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame and What the Neighbors Thought by Kathleen Krull. 96 pgs, 1998, ISBN 015200808X
13.) Freddy the Politician (Orig. pub. 1928) by Walter Brooks. 252 pgs, 2000, ISBN 1585670804
14.) Understanding Presidential Elections by C.M. Jaime: http://www.markdown.com/education/homeschooling/understanding-presidential-elections.html (order here)
15.) Grace for President   http://pinterest.com/pin/1618549837448687/

Printed out each emblem
for each Cabinet and
made a game for
matching. 

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Vocabulary
Leadership                 Constitution                     amendment                  ballot                  campaign                              convention                    caucus                            candidate                  debate                 delegate       democracy           Democratic Party               electoral college       electoral votes         executive branch
 exit poll                    inauguration                        incumbent       Independent Party        judicial branch landslide                legislative branch                      majority                   minority          national convention nominate                          oath                           opinion poll                platform               political party polling place              popular vote                          primary             political party             propaganda registration              Republican Party               Democrat Party         running mate                runoff separation of powers        slate                                  spin                     suffrage                     term
 third party                     turnout                                vote

History of the Star Spangled Banner
-This has a lot of basic lessons and projects.http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/symbols.html 
-Simple lessons on this.  http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/anthem.html
-This presentation is quite stirring and well worth the few minutes. Great historical data with an emotional presentation of the Star Spangled Banner's story. : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDjipffHpPg

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- Presidents The Secret History: http://pbskids.org/wayback/
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-PBS Election Unit Study
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/elections.html

-Election Day Worksheets for Kids [click]

Election Process Steps:
Directions: Below you will find a short, simple description of each step in the election process.

1.) Following the general election, the Electoral College casts votes for President in January

2.) National political parties meet for conventions to select their nominees for President and Vice-President

3.) Candidates begin campaigning to win delegates from each state

4.) Candidate makes the decision to run for office and declares his/her candidacy.

5.) The general election takes places on the first Tuesday in November and voters cast their ballots for their candidate of choice

6.) States conduct primary elections / caucuses to award delegates

7.) On January 20 the new President and Vice-President are inaugurated
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What are the qualifications for running for office?
Step 1: What are delegates? Why are they important?
Step 2: What are some of the typical campaign strategies used by candidates
Step 3: What is a primary? A caucus? Why are they important?
Step 4: How is each party’s candidate selected at the convention? What role do superdelegates play in this process?
Step 5: What qualifications must a person have in order to vote in the general election? Who is not allowed to vote?
Step 6: What is the Electoral College? Why do they cast votes after the popular vote has already been cast?
Step 7: When the President is inaugurated, what responsibilities does s/he undertake?

Volunteering Making A Difference For Others And In Ourselves

Volunteering  Making A Difference For Others  And In Ourselves     

By Daneille Gray Snowden

   As I have been doing some research on my 2nd child now entering into high school I was reminded of the importance of volunteering in our communities. Selfishly, this is a major plus for high school students as they do apply for scholarships. My son (who is in college now) was actively volunteering in our church (visitations, music, preaching, cleaning), politics (he was an aid to a senator as an intern), and Equestrian Horse Therapy for special needs. 

Now, he did this because he loved to serve and it was rewarding in multiple ways. 

Yet, as transcripts are being drawn up and scholarships applications are being filled out this is an area that does get over-looked in our home school lives. 

So, don't forget to volunteer to serve God by serving others and also to be an instrument to open a door of supply for higher education. Remind your college students to never stop making a difference.   

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Taken directly from Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Website

[http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/200611030.asp]

By Diane Kummer and Becky Cooke
HSLDA High School Coordinators

Community Service

• "Food or clothing drives/Soup kitchens/Homeless shelters
• Nursing homes (visiting the residents, taking part in recreational activities, helping with arts and crafts programs, reading, organizing musical talent shows with other homeschooling families, caroling at Christmas, etc.)
• Tutoring or ESL programs
• Serving widows and the elderly in the neighborhood (running errands, reading to them, fixing their computers, raking leaves, etc.)
• Hospitals/rehab centers (candy striping)
• Local library"

      FROM DANEILLE: My daughter has always wanted to work in a food pantry and mission. She just wanted to touch the lives of people who have seemingly lost hope and given up. She wanted to offer them hope. We did this only one little bit and hope to somehow get involved in one or try to start one (lack of help has hindered this). 

Church

• "Administrative/clerical assistance (stuffing envelopes, folding bulletins, data entry, helping in the library, teaching Sunday School, etc.)
• Mercy ministry (visiting shut-ins, writing encouragement notes, babysitting, etc.)
• Technical assistance (sound technician, video production, computer skills, etc.)
• Nursery/children's ministry worker
• Wedding coordinator
• Events planner
• Short or long-term missions"

     FROM DANEILLE: I could add on to this with a surmountable list being in a pastors home my entire life. Yes, nursery work is good, cleaning the church, fixing food for the new mama's or the sick, welcoming committee, missions, VBS, AWANA, the pastor's assistant--gofer. 

Non-Profit Ministries

(All of these organizations depend on volunteer help in addition to their paid staff.)

• "Prison ministry
• Pregnancy centers
• Outreach to international students or adopting an inner city family
• Evangelistic organizations
• Disaster relief"    

     FROM DANEILLE: It's always nice to volunteer out of the sphere's of familiarity. We have done volunteer work for the special needs community, elderly, community children and even our local first responder's. 

Political Involvement

• "Campaign volunteers (stuffing envelopes, making phone calls, dropping leaflets, data entry, etc.)
• Voter registration drives
• Helping at the polls on Election Day"

       FROM DANEILLE:  Regardless of what political party you do serve, find your local party where they meet in their county to stuff envelops, pass out fliers and put up signs. 

GOP:  http://www.gop.com/volunteer/   --- your state's name(abreviated) then gop.org

          Example GOP has Victory Centers all across this nation for people to volunteer. 

                 Here is IL Web Site: Illinois Victory Center For Volunteering 

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    I like what Kelli Mahoney mentioned in her article: 11 Awesome Outreach Ideas

Ways Christian Teens Can Make a Difference. She suggested: A Homeless Ministry, Craft donations, Christmas Tree Delivery, Turkey Delivery, Paint the town clean, and several others. Read her article. 

  Irregardless, teach your child to SERVE and be embellished with the benefits! 

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Resources:

* http://www.makeadifference101.com/   Make A Difference 101 

* Listen to these podcasts from HSLDA on volunteering : http://www.hslda.org/docs/hshb/63/hshbwk3.asp

* Churches share community outreach ideas : http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=11470 [This is quite creative and even fun. A home school group could attempt to do this as well. Or your child could develop in their leadership skills and plan these.]
*Victoria Stankus from 'He Holds My Right Hand' is writing a theme of a late on ministry opportunities: http://he-holds-my-right-hand.blogspot.com/

HOT AIR BALLOON UNIT STUDY

   HOT AIR BALLOON UNIT STUDY

All pictures are from our time at the festival.

Just recently our family had the opportunity to attend an amazing Hot Air Balloon Festival. We watched 40 balloons being spread out, fans blown into them, the fire shooting out and then watching them grow into the hugest air filled beast we've seen. They were having a race of the 'hare and the hounds'. Later, when it became dark and the participants were all back they lit their beautiful balloons giving what was called a 'Night Glow'. 

  Our family was just 'blown-away' (not literally) on the magnitude and beauty of it all. Needless to say, being a home schooler I was inspired to do a short unit study on Hot Air Balloons. 
Because I want to keep this simple (for myself); this time I will be just compiling a list of amazing sites for us all to use and enjoy. 
Have fun!

"Up, Up and Away...in my beautiful balloon!"

Internet Sites:
*NOVA /A Short History of Ballooning: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/short-history-of-ballooning.html   [Do a time line with this information.]

*Home School Helper On-Line:  http://www.homeschoolhelperonline.com/units/hot_air_balloon.shtm

*My First Balloon Ascent-  Pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont recalls his initial exhilarating experience among the clouds. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/my-first-balloon-ascent.html

*Hot Air Balloons in the Civil War :   http://www.floridareenactorsonline.com/baloons.htm 
*PARTS OF THE BALLOON: http://www.eballoon.org/balloon/parts-of-the-balloon.html
     --THE BASKET: A single Open basket, single T-partitioned basket,A double T-partitioned basket.
   --THE BURNER
     --THE ENVELOPE: SPECIALIST FABRIC TYPES, SPECIAL SHAPES

*Famous Flights:       Atlantic Crossings

                                    Atlantic Crossings 1970-77

                                    Atlantic Conquered

                                    Around the World Flights

                                    First Successful Attempt

                                    First Successful Solo

                                    Champagne Flights

                                    Typical Flight

*Balloon Parts & Terminology: Vocabulary- http://www.ummbf.com/MTJHA/03.%20Balloon%20Terminology.pdf

This is really good. List of vocab. words, and work sheets to enhance this vocabulary. [I will be printing this one out for sure!]

*Science factor; http://www.hotairballoons.com/hotairballoon-air-science.asp

How Hot Air Balloon Works --> Lighter Than Air

*Hot Air Balloon Jokes: http://www.hotairballoons.com/Balloon_jokes.asp

*Science & Math: This is pretty hard, but my high schooler will get a great opportunity to stretch her learning abilities.    http://www.overflight.com/   MODEL HOT AIR BALLOON SCIENCE

*Take A Virtual Balloon Flight:     http://homeschooling.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/balloon/virtual/

*YOUTUBE Learning:

   -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev9xlnWseyw Basic Over-view of H.A. Ballons

   -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As3kJrCzhnE How Balloons Are Lighter Than Air

   -How Stuff Works: How Hot Air Balloons Work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Ej_Ayugxk&playnext=1&list=PL04A9F2900A881539&feature=results_video

   -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHo5SsF6n-g Educational Video

   -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG9sSLjwe8E Up in the balloon. 

   -Making a hot air balloon...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76m_99oucBQ&feature=related

   -The Song! Up Up and Away... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsVgSqAwSEI&playnext=1&list=PLA0E64431364C9BF8&feature=results_video

*Coloring Pages:
http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/print/first-hot-air-balloon-flight-in-united-states-coloring-page/
First flight recorded in U.S.
http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/print/first-hot-air-balloon-flight-in-united-states-coloring-page/
Across the English Channel
http://www.oncoloring.com/hot-air-balloons-coloring-pages.html  Variety of shapes to color.

       

The Classics for 5th Grade Girls

 Many  internet sites when searching for a list of 'Classic Literature', are mostly  fiction and some are just not where (I desire as a Christian) I want my child's mind and imagination to go. 

 Remember; Philippians 4:8 "For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]." 

  In book reading (and even in entertainment of all sorts) this is so important to apply.
So, as I scan over the Classics, I had to type in my search the 'Old Classics', even at that I compiled my own list including some ideas from others.

For my 5th Grader:
*Elsie Dinsmore Series by Martha Finley-we do the 'Life of Faith' version first. When my older daughter got older she read the original.

*The Little Prince by Antoine De St. Exupery

*Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

*The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White

*Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

*Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne (We did a unit study on this.)

*The Black Stallion by Walter Farley

*Black Beauty  by Anna Sewell

*Heidi by Johanna Spyri

*American Girl Series (Though, I would suggest them for higher level readers these maybe too easy.)

*Pollyanna by Eleanor Porter

*The Velveteen Rabbit   by Margery Williams Bianco

*The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter  by Beatrix Potter

*Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit   by Joel Chandler Harris

*Swiss Family Robinson    by Johann David Wyss

*Adventures of Pinocchio     by Carlo Collodi

*Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm    by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

*The Prince and the Pauper   by Mark Twain

*Anne of Green Gables    by L. M. Montgomery

    Now as you have seen the great majority if not all are fiction. I think there is a tremendous imbalance if this is all our children read, even for relaxation. Thus, biographies are vital as well as help books, and so on. Even books about travel and countries around the world. Learn about different religions and customs. 

  Books about how to cope as a kid Biblically. Inventions and inventors, foods, history and the list goes on and on. 

  Though the 'fictional' classics are great and important to read, include non-fiction. Reading can formulate your child's thinking. Can influence their future in various ways.

  So, enjoy reading to and with your child. Enjoy seeing them grow in knowledge and  vocabulary as well. 

A LINK I LIKED FOR THIS SUBJECT:
http://oldfashionededucation.com/classics.htm An Old Fashion Education

CLOTHING & FASHION UNIT STUDY

FELECIA’S CLOTHING & FASHION UNIT STUDY

   I gave my girls a choice for a short time to do a unit of study on something they would particularly like. My 13 year old choose period clothing. Of course this could have lasted for quite possibly the entire year, she had to limit herself greatly.
Felecia designed a lovely folder and aligned it with ladies of old in their period attire.
She also checked out several books and magazines to assist her as well.
Here is a basic rough out line of links and directive. Hope this helps you as you too learn about period clothing!


PERIOD CLOTHING

1.) Hold a fashion show,
2.) Create a new outfit
3.) Mural or collage from magazines.
4.) Clothing tags
5.) A map of the country where the clothing was made.
6.)  Five facts about the country.
7.)  Descriptions of the clothing the tags originated from
LINK:
http://www.teacherscount.org/teacher/lessons/TeachersCountLessonOne.pdf
Books to order from library:http://www.teacherscount.org/teacher/lessons/TeachersCountLessonOne.pdf
 "What We Wore: An Offbeat Social History of Women's Clothing, 1950 to 1980." It is one of the few books I've kept that I read in college.
posted by katinka-katinka at 7:04 AM on May 7, 2011 [2 favorites]
Adorned In Dreams: Fashion and Modernity.
The Dress of the People: Everyday Fashion in Eighteenth-Century England by John Styles
Fashions of A Decade 1990 by Anne McEvoy
Fashions of A Decade 1980's by Vicky Carnegie
Fashions of A Decade 1970's by Jacqueline Hearld
Fashions of A Decade 1960's  by Yvonne Connikie
Fashions of A Decade 1950's by Patricia Baker
Fashions of A Decade 1940's by Patricia Baker
Fashions of A Decade 1930's  by Maria Costantino
Fashions of A Decade 1920's  by Jacqueline Hearld


WRITE ABOUT:
8.) How does climate affect one’s clothing choices?
9.)  How does culture affect one’s clothing choices?
10.)  How does religion affect one’s clothing choices?
LINKS:
A decade-by-decade look at fashion in the United States
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0878570.html http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0767729.html
11.) Good For vocabulary…
http://www.eslflow.com/Accessories___style_dictation_exercises.pdf
LINK:

   TEXTILES how clothes are made. n how
silk, cotton, nylon, polyester and wool are made using the
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004179/textiles.html
http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/
Ethnic Traditions in Fashion

Ethnic Traditions in Fashion

EXCELLENT UNIT STUDY PUT TOGETHER HERE BY A HOME SCHOOLER

Excellent outline on what to learn & research.

http://rebecca-weber.suite101.com/fashion-unit-study-homeschool-in-high-school-research-projects-a335806 

LINK:

http://home-school.lovetoknow.com/homeschool-course-fashion-design 

LINK: (Fun to watch and see.)

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=history+fashion&oq=history+fashion&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=731l8517l0l9462l12l9l0l0l0l2l1365l2272l0.1.3.7-1l5l0 

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=home+school+history+fashion&oq=home+school+history+fashion&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=286l1932l0l2249l2l2l0l0l0l0l245l481l2-2l2l0

12.) Understanding the Lingo

         List 20 words used only in fashion and their definition.

LINK: 

Time-line 1900’s

http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/1900s-2000-fashion-trends 

Dolphin Unit Study Links & Helps

DOLPHIN UNIT STUDY LINKS & HELPS

My youngest had a choice of a mini unit study to do basically on her own and Dolphins is what she chose. She was thrilled doing this basically on her own each day.
She created a little dolphin note book, colored pictures and did little experiments to better understand dolphins.
This is a rough conglomeration of links that assisted Tabitha with her study.
Hope this adds to what you may be looking for in your study for dolphins.

http://www.acsonline.org/factpack/map-dolphins.html 

PICS AND FUN INFO

http://animal.discovery.com/features/dolphins/dolphins.html 

Animal Planet-Dolphins Discovered

Navy Dolphins:

 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/whales/etc/navycron.html 

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/critters/print/dolphin.html 

Info. On dolphins

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110024/ 

(good site) names, eat, live, etc…GOOD; online quizzes-fun

http://library.thinkquest.org/17963/anatomy.html 

Basic anatomy

http://library.thinkquest.org/17963/anatomy.html 

Physiology

http://library.thinkquest.org/17963/anatomy.html :

Adaptations of the Anatomy/  Tail Flukes  /  Skin/  Locomotion

Good!

Sea World=Basic info: http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/Bottlenose/whatisadolphin.html 

http://teacher.scholastic.com/dolphin/ 

Good all around info./with video of course.

Maui's dolphin=world's rarest marine dolphins. http://www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/species/hector_s_and_maui_s_dolphin/maui_s_dolphin/ 

Dolphin Camp click

Dolphins Communications:

COMMERSON'S DOLPHIN:cut.

Sonar Clicks click
"They produce whistles, creaks, chuffs, screams, squawks, pops, chirps– a whole assortment of sounds that scientists have labeled in any number of ways. We will talk more about the ins and outs of dolphin communication in future podcast episodes. Dolphins appear to use these communicative behaviors, vocalizations, physical contact, and postures, to express all sorts of things to each other. They can communicate their emotional state (anger, frustration, contentment, affection), but also convey information about their reproductive state, age, gender, etc. What’s more, dolphins, like many animals, can learn to read each other’s behaviors and communicative signals in order to coordinate activities like feeding on fish, or even just swimming together." Justin Gregg -  Dolphin Pod
Here is a  list of dolphin behaviors observed here at Dolphin Research Center: {The list is quoted directly from the center itself.}
"Arch: Bend head and tail ventrally.

Eyewhite display: Rolling eyes, showing the whites.

Flex: Bend head and tail dorsally.

Headwag: Rapid, side to side shaking of the head.

Play dead: Roll over submissively in the vicinity of another dolphin.

Snit: Sharp, sideways head jerk with closed or open jaws; may be accompanied by sound.*

*May indicate agitation or aggressive behavior." 

AND SEVERAL MORE...GO TO LINK ABOVE AT DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER. 

http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/craniata/mammalia/cetacea/commersons-dolphin.htm 

Types (Species) of Dolphins :  

 With Prominent Beaks :                                  Without Prominent Beaks

 Tucuxi                                                                          Commersons  

 Short-snouted Spinner Dolphin                                 Hector's Dolphin 

 Long-snouted Spinner                                                Heaviside's  

Atlantic Hump-backed                                               Black Dolphin 

 Pantropical Spotted                                                   Hourglass Dolphin 

 Atlantic Spotted                                                            Dusky Dolphin 

 Southern Rightwhale                                                  Peale's Dolphin 

 Common                                                               White-Beaked Dolphin 

 Striped                                                                         Pacific White-sided  

 Rough-toothed                                                            Atlantic White-sided Dolphin 

Indo-pacific Hump-backed                                          Fraser's Dolphin 

 Northern Rightwhale                                                     Irrawaddy Dolphin 

Bottlenose                                                                      Risso's Dolphin 

BOOKS

Carwardine, Mark. The Book of Dolphins. Dragon's World Ltd, 1996