Curriculum Plan with a U.S. History Spine

This is the curriculum plan for my 1st grade son and 6th grade daughter for next year. Most of the plan is built around U.S. History. Feel free to use any of the suggestions. All the videos can be found on youtube and I will even post a link to my playlist.

2015-2016 Curriculum Plan

Grammar- Growing with Grammar- level 1- Maverick , Level 6- Alyssa  http://www.growingwithgrammar.com/1gwgProduct_Page.html

Writing- Winning With Writing- Vol 4- Alyssa, Handwriting practice- Maverick, copywork- both  http://www.growingwithgrammar.com/1wwwProduct_Page.html

Spelling- Sequential Spelling- both  http://www.avko.org/shop/sequential-spelling.html

Vocabulary – Wordly Wise – Vol. 2&5  http://www.wordlywise3000.com/#continue

Phonics- Sound City Reading- Free http://soundcityreading.com/

Literature- Numerous living books( Mostly Audio) http://www.loyalbooks.com/ 
Free online books Baldwin Online http://www.mainlesson.com/displaybooksbytitle.php

Geography- Child’s Geography of the World Vol 1 from Knowledge Quest  http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/A-Childs-Geography-Explore-His-Earth.html

Spiritual/ Cultural- Buddha at Bedtime, Stories in Our World- from library of amazon
for free lessons click here http://multicultural.mrdonn.org/   free religious studies click here http://ubdavid.org/kidsworld/kids-world.html or here http://www.kidsofintegrity.com/

Science- Mr. Q’s Life Science- free course http://www.eequalsmcq.com/ClassicScienceLife.htm

Science Living Books- Can be found at your library or purchased of sites like amazon( you can find some of these also on The Baldwin Online site posted above

1. Jack’s Insects

2. Burgess Animal Book

3. Burgess Seashore Book

4. Storybook of Science

History- A Living History of our World Vol. 1& 2,  What really Happened Colonial Times, The New Land Stories of American History, First Book In American History You can find free American History books on Baldwin Online site posted above

History Living Books- can be found at your library or can be purchased off sites like amazon

1. Sam The Minuteman

2.George the Drummer Boy

3.The Boston Coffee Party

4.Children of the Longhouse

5.In Their own Words Lewis and Clark

6.Landmark Books Ben Franklin

7. Dear America- The Winter of Red Snow

8. Landmark Books The American Revolution

9.Landmark Books The Witcraft Of Salem Village

10.Dear America Five Smooth Stones

11. Dear America Standing in the Light

12.The True Story of Pocahontas

14.The Very First Americans

15. The Long Way Westward

16.My America A Perfect Place

17.The Civil War An Interactive History Adventure

18. The California Gold Rush An Interactive History Adventure

19. In Their Own Words Abraham Lincoln

20.Soft Rain A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears

21.Sarah Plain and Tall

22.Magic Tree House American Revolution

23. George Washington Soldier, Hero, President

24.The Trail of Tears

25.The Lewis and Clark Expedition

26. True Book The Oregon Trail

27.True Book The Transcontinental Railroad

28. True Book Westward Expansion

29. True Book Colonial Life

30. True Book The Declaration of Independence

31.Wagon Wheels

32.Lewis and Clark A Prairie Dog for the President

History Videos-all on youtube

1. Salem Witch Trial - Full Documentary - The Geographic Channel

2. The Revolution - Episode 1 - Boston Bloody Boston

3. The Revolution - Episode 2 - Rebellion to Revolution

4. The Revolution - Episode 3 - Declaring Independence

5. The Revolution - Episode 4 - American Crisis

6. The Revolution - Episode 5 - Path to World War

7. The Revolution - Episode 6 - Forging an Army

8. The Revolution - Episode 7 - Treason and Betrayal

9. The Revolution - Episode 8 - The War Heads South

10. The Revolution - Episode 9 - Hornet's Nest

11. The Revolution - Episode 10 - The End Game

12. The Revolution - Episode 11 - Becoming a Nation

13. The Revolution - Episode 12 - Road to the Presidency

14. The Revolution - Episode 13 (Finale) - A President and His Revolution

15. Lewis & Clark- Great Journey West National Geographic HD

16. The War of 1812 - History – Documentary

17. Jedediah Smith - Story of Us

18. Into the West - Part 1 (Wheel to the Stars)

19. Into the West - Part 2 (Manifest Destiny)

20. Into the West - Part 3 (Dreams and Schemes)

21. Into the West - Part 4 (Hell on Wheels)

22. Into the West - Part 5 (Casualties of War)

23. Into the West - Part 6 (Ghost Dance)

24. THE ALAMO: THE REAL STORY (WILD WEST HISTORY DOCUMENTARY)

25. History The Gold Rush Documentary

26. The History of Slavery In America (FULL)

27. Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

28. Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 1 - The Cause (1861) | Ken Burns Documentary

29. Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 2 - A Very Bloody Affair (1862) | Ken Burns

30. Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 3 - Forever Free (1862) | Ken Burn

31. Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 4 - Simply Murder (1863) | Ken Burns

32. Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 6 - Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864) | Ken Burns

33. Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 7 - Most Hallowed Ground (1864) | Ken Burns

34. Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 8 - War Is All Hell (1865) | Ken Burns

35. Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 9 - The Better Angels of Our Nature (1865) |Ken Burns

link to History Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLDHKQUBNhrl7AlZYBoPjc5JF8LPi0bR5

Extras-

Spanish- Kids Speak Spanish  http://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Language-KidSpeak-Spanish/dp/B000063J7S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425771694&sr=8-2&keywords=Kids+Speak+Spanish

Typing- Dance Mat Typing http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Cooking- Cooking Up U.S. History http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1563086824/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Art- Home Art Studio  https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/home-art-studio/?c=1

Piano- Hoffman Academy https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/lessons/piano-unit-1/first-song/