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One favorite ways we love to learn about a new subject or era is to read books that take place during that time. One of the suggested books for middle schoolers is Shipwreck Season by Donna Hill. In the story, sixteen-year-old Daniel is appalled at the prospect of spending eight months at the lifesavers' station. And yet, in the autumn of 1880, Daniel finds himself on the train to Cape Cod, where he will live among the coarse, dull surfmen and take orders from his crude, unsympathetic uncle, Captain Alder, the man in charge.
At first Daniel's new life seems as comfortless and unrewarding as he had imagined, but the work is unexpectedly challenging, and to his surprise Daniel finds himself beginning to respect and admire the surfmen who risk their lives to save those lost in shipwrecks off the coast. It is an excellent book to go along with this unit!
Another favorite way we love to learn is by eating! In one of the units, we learned that molasses was a staple food back then. So what better way to learn about it then to eat gingerbread made with molasses?
Another favorite way we love to learn is by eating! In one of the units, we learned that molasses was a staple food back then. So what better way to learn about it then to eat gingerbread made with molasses?
Overall I was really impressed with Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878-1915 and I can't wait to finish the entire unit in 7th grade! If you want to see more reviews, make sure to check out the photo below! And if you love unit studies, make sure to check out Rebecca Locklear's site and sign up for her emails!
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