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    Kirsten Larson 1854

    Kirsten http://www.americangirl.com/agcn/kirsten/ American History through Fiction 1854: Kirsten Larson http://web.archive.org/web/20030624154256/www.edisonacademy.com/history/lessons/1854/index.htm Learn about Swedish emigration to America. Many Swedes came to America. http://www.americanwest.com/swedemigr/pages/emigra.htm Minnesota Historical Society Visit this Minnesota Historical Society page to read stories and try out activities set in … [continue reading]

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    American Girl Books

    Authors - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Activities for All American Girl Books Lapbook Templates chose from basic templates or character mini books. By Year List Kaya 1764 Felicity Merriman 1774 Josefina Montoya 1824 Marie-Grace Gardner 1853 Kirsten Larson 1854 Addy Walker 1864 Samantha Parkington 1904 Rebecca … [continue reading]

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    Molly McIntire 1944

    Molly McIntire 1944 Molly http://www.americangirl.com/agcn/molly/ Wise Pockets Molly Lesson Plan with Activities Saving and spending decisions in 1944 through the eyes of Molly http://www.umsl.edu/~wpockets/schoolhouse/lessons/Molly/molly.html http://www.moneymanagement.org/Education/Resources/Molly/index.asp Note: Both above links have the same info American Girl Dolls Doll Patterns Smocked Dress… [continue reading]

  • History,  Literature

    Slavery and the Civil War

    Slavery and the Civil War Literature Based Theme An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. SAD short Story https//www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/375 Reliving History Through Slave Narratives. After reading narratives from former slaves that were recorded in the 1930’s as part of the Federal … [continue reading]