Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Maya, Inca and Aztec thingy

We did a mini study of the Maya, Inca and Aztec last week. Today, we finished this...I just don't know exactly what to call it. There are a few mini books, but then I added pages with page protectors to put the kids reports in and it's not a file folder refolded, its a a regular folder with the three prongs. Soooooooo, it's not a lap book, it's not a notebook, I guess it's lap/note book thingy...or I'll just call it a folder book. (Ummm, can I have that patented?) Any ways, here they are below.  This was basically a breif overview of the subject covered and in 5 days time. For the folder books, with my younger two, I used History Pockets Ancient History and for my older ones, I used Inca, Aztec, Maya reproducable book by edupress.

Books we read and used were Eyewitness Books, Aztec, Inca, and Maya. Aztec and Maya arts and crafts and  Me Oh Maya with the Time Warp Trio. To help my 7th grader, she read, "Streams of Civilizations" and my 6th grader read, "The Story of the World". These were really good to emphasize and supplement what we were learning about. I also made up a worksheet for the kids to fill in about each ones location, social structure and religion. Our curriculum suggested them to write a report and the easiest way for all of us to this was for me to make up a worksheet (it as the Lord's idea, not mine : ))

This week we will be learning about the Bible- not about the info in the Bible, but about the Bible itself. Who wrote it, why is it called a "book of books", how many books are in the Bible, ect. We will be making it into a lapbook, as well. Of course I will post pics!
 

10 comments:

  1. Great Job ! It looks similar to something we are doing- lapbook mini books and notebook pages, but all wind up in a binder. Not sure what to call them exactly, but they work and my son loves doing them !

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  2. Heather from Yahoo Weaver BoardSeptember 26, 2007 at 4:07 AM

    You guys did A fabulous Job on your Lapbooks I loved looking at the pictures of them! Our family likes to make those books also. Keep up the great work you are doing in school ~God loves to see us doing our best !! It shows him how much we love him! And it shows others how faithful God is !!

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  3. All looks wonderful!

    You are truly an inspiration!

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  4. homeschoolingmommaof4September 26, 2007 at 5:32 AM

    I've given you the "you make me smile" award. Come over to my blog to get it.


    Have a blessed day!

    JoAnn

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  5. This look great! Your children did a fantastic job. I love your blog.

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  6. It looks great.


    http://homeschoolhome.blogspot.com

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  7. Nice! Great combo of lapbook and notebook! So creative! This is a great idea! The three pronged folder with pockets is perfect for it. :-)

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  8. We are studying the Maya this week (with Tapestry of Grace) and I just wanted to say that I love the folder books! Thanks for sharing pictures!


    Also, I love your verse/header/school name! I can't wait to read more about your studies! :)


    Lee

    http://my5wolfcubs.blogspot.com/

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  9. I love lapbooks. Yall did a great job. I really enjoy the pics. My dc love to do them and I look for new stuff all the time. You know, I don't think I have the fold down right on the 2 and 3 folder ones. Any tips?

    Stacy

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  10. These are great. I love the way they are done

    Miranda from NC

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