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1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days (Modern World History)
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1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days (Modern World History)

$59.95

Inside this box:

  • Explore late nineteenth-century India and make your own Batik print
  • Learn about the new inventions of the second Industrial Revolution
  • Learn about Hong Kong, Singapore, and Isabella Bird
  • In our spotlight on America, learn about Robber Barons and Monopolies
  • Our ‘Own Voices’ article focuses on the Lakota
  Our Young Adult box features articles about:
  • The Opium Wars
  • The Art of the Exhibition and Realism
Youth SKU: BOX-187-1OZ Young Adult SKU: BOX-187-1OS
Description

1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days Days

Dive into the Modern History with 1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days! This comprehensive globally-centered interactive history lesson immerses learners in the people, events, and ideas that shaped decade of the 1870s, providing hands-on activities and engaging materials. This box is part of our Modern History Curriculum Series.

What’s Inside 1870s: Around the World in 80 Days?

  • India and the Bengal Renaissance: Explore how India’s intellectual and cultural revival shaped resistance to colonial rule and contributed to global ideas about modernity.
  • Singapore, Hong Kong, and Isabella Bird: Follow nineteenth-century travel writer Isabella Bird through colonial ports, offering a firsthand (colonialist) look at life in Asia under British imperialism.
  • Science and Technology during the second Scientific Revolution: Discover the innovations that transformed daily life and paved the way for modern science.
  • Louis Pasteur: Learn how Louis Pasteur’s work in microbiology and vaccination revolutionized medicine and saved countless lives.
  • The Paraguayan War: Uncover the devastating consequences of South America’s deadliest war and how it reshaped regional power dynamics.
  • Monopolies and Robber Barons: Meet the industrial titans who built and broke economies while their workers and other reformers fought for fairness.
  • Own Voices: The Lakota  Read about the Lakota people’s resistance to U.S. expansion and the powerful cultural legacy they preserved in the face of conflict.

In our YA Boxes:

  • Changing Weapons of War: Learn about advancements in weaponry
  • Impressionism: Learn about Monet, Renoir, and Cassatt and other artists of the Impressionist art movement.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Create a Batik print
  • Make a paper maché clock
  • Construct a Victorian tunnel book

Why Choose 1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days?

  • Rich Historical Content: Gain a global understanding of the events, ideas, and people that ushered in the modern era.
  • Interactive Learning: Activities like crafting, tasting, and storytelling make history come alive for students.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this curriculum offers a hands-on approach to exploring world history.
  • The 1870s was a turning point in world history. This lesson provides a dynamic way to explore the influences of colonialism and industrial revolution on the modern era .

Perfect for Homeschool Families
Designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, 1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days is a meaningful and engaging resource for studying this pivotal era.

Discover the 1870s today and continue your study of the modern era!

 

Weight 1.66 lbs
Dimensions 13 × 13 × 3 in
Age Range

Young Adult, Youth
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1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days (Modern World History)
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Missions Unboxed

Explore the history of missions in Spanish colonial America. This immersive lesson delves into the daily lives, traditions, and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and Spanish colonists during this pivotal time in history.

What’s Inside?

  • Cultural Connections: Discover the role of drinking chocolate in the missions and its significance to both Spanish colonists and Native peoples. Then, make your own chocolate with a traditional tool to experience this treasured beverage firsthand.
  • Everyday Life: Learn about the foods enjoyed by Pacific Native peoples, including salted crickets, and try this healthy and sustainable snack for yourself.
  • Games and Toys: Create an acorn spinning toy, just like the ones played with by Indigenous children for a fun, hands-on connection to history.
  • Struggles and Changes: Examine the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities. Understand the cultural exchanges, conflicts, and transformations that shaped life in these Catholic institutions.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Make your own drinking chocolate from scratch.
  • Try salted crickets, a snack inspired by Pacific Native peoples.
  • Craft an acorn spinning toy like those used by 18th century children.
  • Explore stories and historical accounts of life during the era.

Why Choose Missions Unboxed?

  • Balanced Perspective: Learn about the missions from multiple viewpoints. This lesson highlights both the struggles and contributions of Indigenous peoples and Spanish colonizers.
  • Interactive Learning: Engage with history through hands-on activities, from crafting toys to enjoying authentic foods.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this curriculum provides a meaningful exploration of this period in Spanish America.

Discover the History of the Missions
With Missions Unboxed, students will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural exchanges, innovations, and challenges that defined the mission era. This is a perfect supplement for California history’s fourth grade social studies mission project!

Perfect for Homeschool Families
Designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, Missions Unboxed brings history to life with activities and lessons that are both engaging and educational.

Discover Missions Unboxed today and explore the rich history of colonial America!

Please note: The Young Adult box contains discussions of toileting and approaches to sexuality in Indigenous and Spanish communities.

Weight 2.36 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 9 × 6 in
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