Lewis & Clark Hands On
by Sharon Jeffus
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Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are perhaps two of the most famous explorers in U.S. history. Their journey with the Corps of Discovery was an epic undertaking, filled with adventure, danger, and triumph. Many students, however, just see it as another page in their history book. Lewis & Clark Hands On will forever change this perspective. Join accomplished art teacher Sharon Jeffus as she leads you and your child through the pages of history and this exciting expedition.
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Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are perhaps two of the most famous explorers in U.S. history. Their journey with the Corps of Discovery was an epic undertaking, filled with adventure, danger, and triumph. Many students, however, just see it as another page in their history book. Lewis & Clark Hands On will forever change this perspective. Join accomplished art teacher Sharon Jeffus as she leads you and your child through the pages of history and this exciting expedition.
Features include:
- Hands on activities from making a quill pen to using clay
- Creative writing topics
- Profiles of American artists
- Actual excerpts from the journals of the expedition
Your child will walk away from this book with more than a knowledge of Lewis and Clark. They will also have learned a variety of practical art techniques and drawing skills including:
- Drawing portraits
- Shading and proportion
- One- and two-point perspective
- Using the color wheel
- Contour outline drawing
- Linear and atmospheric perspective
- Monochromatic color schemes
- Step-by-step instructions for tree, landscapes, and over a dozen animals
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enter the world of Lewis & Clark Hands On! It will be one learning experience your students will not soon forget.
"Those studying Lewis and Clark with students grades 3 through 8, whether through a traditional textbook or other avenue, should check out Lewis & Clark Hands On as a supplement. It reinforces the historical information while adding map work, art, and composition activities. Since it is written by artist Sharon Jeffus, it's not surprising that the art activities dominate—to the extent that this could be your complete art course for the year."
—Cathy Duffy Homeschool Reviews.
"This wonderful book is an absolute must for any study of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The ideas for drawing are well laid out, clearly defined and illustrated beautifully. The writing is child friendly, accurate, interesting and spaced nicely throughout the book. We especially liked the variety of activities and simple, doable journaling suggestions packed in the 66 pages of this book. We became part of our subject and gained confidence in our drawing skills. I have collected many Hands On" books on this subject and this was by far the most useful and helpful of them all. Thank you for such a great product, it was worth every penny!"
—Tracy B, Customer Review from Rainbow Resource.
"As you can see, this book is a VERY thorough exposure to many academic subjects presented through a single historical event. If your child is a kinesthetic or artistic learner, this is a perfect way to experience many subjects in a very hands-on way. The book's writing requirements and drawing instructions are definitely geared for upper elementary aged students however with some creativity and flexibility you can pretty easily include younger siblings."
—Nicki Bradley at Suite 101.
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| Publisher: | Geography Matters |
| ISBN: | 9781931397599 |
| Edition: | 2009 |
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| Format: | Paperback or Digital Download (pdf) |
| Size: | 8.5" x 11" |
| Pages: | 66 |
