This page contains the books and materials (plus reviews) used in our American history curriculum topic 18. In this topic you will learn about the constitution and more.

Books and Materials for Topic 18

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The Story of the U.S.A. - Book 2: A Young Nation Solves Its Problems (Franklin Escher, Jr.)

This workbook covers the Articles of Confederation through the Civil War. Each section starts out with a list of vocabulary words and simple definitions that will be presented in the reading section. The reading sections start out with a few questions to keep in mind and then teach the topic (vocabulary words are presented in bold text for easy recognition).  Once the topic is read about there are comprehension questions, true false questions, a circle the correct answer activity, and fill in the blanks to show mastery of the material. There are also discussion questions (to go over with mom or dad or written down in the book). The workbook is illustrated with simple line drawings and contains some maps.

I use this workbook because it covers most of the events in early American history in a concise, easy to understand manner. It also helps familiarize students with standardized testing formats in a non-threatening way while helping with comprehension skills. This is a valuable skill for those who have to participate in state testing and helpful in honing general study skills.

You can use it as independent seat-work or work on the sections together. For students who are reluctant to write, you can ask them the questions at the end of each reading selection after they’ve read the text (or you’ve read it out-loud).

Feel free to skip it if your family doesn't care for workbooks. You won't "miss out" on the big picture.

Topics: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 *Consumable

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution (by Elizabeth Levy)

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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution (by Jean Fritz)

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 A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution (by Maestro)

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We, The People  (by Peter Spier)

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Carry on Mr. Bowditch (by Jean Lee Latham)
My older son loved this book!

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A New Nation (1776-1815) [videorecording] / [produced and directed by Invision Communications, Inc.] Bala Cynwyd, PA : Schlessinger Video Productions, c1996. 
“Inventing a new form of government; the Continental Congress; the Articles of Confederation; Northwest Ordinance; Shay's Rebellion; Constitutional Convention; the Ratification Debates; Bill of Rights; political factions and two-party system; Alien and Sedition Acts; the Marshall Court.”

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The History of American Government [videorecording] / a production of Schlessinger Media ; Stone House Productions. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c2005.
“Learn the history behind America's progression from being ruled by the English monarchy to becoming a democracy. Explore the government of colonial America, George Washington, and the American Revolution, and learn why the Founding Fathers thought it important to divide and share powers as they established the American government.”

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PLUS

History Pockets: Colonial America

American Kids in History

Wee Sing America Book and CD

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