This is a great website for learning American history through a fun challenge. We completed 2021 and are working slowly on 2022. Thankfully both can still be downloaded for free at the following link: heritageletter.com/collections/heritage-letter-history-challenges. We found a neat alternative for native american heritage members and non at: https://www.cnay.org/native-american-heritage-month-bingo-challenge/
The first Bingo challenge completed was to Learn a Historic Song. We chose Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: https://youtu.be/lM6mDRhKAcA. There are other children's historic songs found on this webpage: http://childrensong.weebly.com/history.html
The second challenge was to Watch an Old Musical. The film we selected was The Sound of Music. We could not let this opportunity travel away without sharing this stunning freebie that is available to download: https://www.fiddlestickseducation.com/flashcards-posters.html
For our third challenge we did was to recreate a historic painting. Barron chose Salvador Dali and his Persistence of Memory piece to create his unique masterpiece interpretation. I followed this genius concept. More information on this art is available at: https://emptyeasel.com/the-persistence-of-memory-famous-melting-clocks-painting-by-salvador-dali/ 
The fourth challenge was to play a historic game, which we chose the card game Snap however hide and seek and hop scotch were considered. 
The fifth challenge for us was to watch a historical documentary, with our NetFlix membership we enjoyed High Score which discussed the history of video games.
The sixth challenge was to visit a historic place. In our new community we went to the beaches area, some older photos of the area found at this place: https://torontoguardian.com/2022/04/toronto-history-beaches/ and we stopped in front of the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant. More information: https://torontoguardian.com/2021/10/old-photographs-r-c-harris-water-treatment-plan/ On our weekly walk we passed this unique place which is the childhood home of Glen Gould, for more on this Canadian talent: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/glenn-gould Hope you enjoy our adventure pics:
Number eight on our list was to read a biography. Britannica for Kids has the following on Glen Gould. Barron read part of this:
"(1932–82). Canadian pianist Glenn Gould was a brilliant but highly eccentric performer with flawless technique. Gould performed with his head close to the keyboard and sang along under his breath as he played. Contrary to custom, he refused to shake the conductor’s hand after a performance for fear of bodily injury. The eccentricity of some of Gould’s musical interpretations was matched by the strangeness of his posture and behavior in concert, but the quality of his performances of Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard works was unmatched in the 20th century.
Glenn Herbert Gould was born on September 25, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began studying piano when he was only three. By the time he was five he had begun composing music. At the age of 10, he entered the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, earning an associate degree when he was only 14. In 1952 Gould isolated himself and—working only with a tape recorder—developed his trademark style of playing. His debut performances in 1955 in New York City and Washington, D.C., earned him critical success and a recording contract. The following year his recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations enjoyed an unusual popular success.
Gould preferred to play Baroque pieces (especially Bach), late Ludwig van Beethoven, and the atonal works of 20th-century American composer Arnold Schoenberg. Unlike many concert pianists, he avoided the lush 19th-century Romantic piano showpieces of composers such as Sergi Rachmaninoff and Peter Illich Tchaikovsky. In 1964 he gave up his successful concert career to work exclusively in the recording studio as performer, editor, and producer of his own recordings. Gould died on October 4, 1982, in Toronto. " Source: https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Glenn-Gould/324952
The Nineth Challenge found us learning a historic skill on how to go to a library, get a card, sign for it, and use the library. Barron explored the library without hesitation and with fascination. Barron was taught by a lovely staff member at the Beaches Library Branch on how to use the self checkout. He knows how to follow the instructions on the screen, scan his card, place the books on the checkout device, and print his receipt. He also was taught how to find his books on hold from another kind member. Finding holds are based on the last four digits of his library card number. Barron did amazing and I am happy he mastered this skill, thank you Barron and lovely staff members. For a list of many neat skills: https://www.simplelifeofacountrywife.com/18-old-fashioned-skills-kids-should-learn/ We hope that someone can come up with a green way of saving paper and ink at the library for all the holds, quite a challenge for an inventor.
The Tenth Challenge was to learn about a Folkhero. We studied Paul Bunyan and his Ox Blue. We learnt that he was a giant lumberjack who helped cut trees so new farms and houses could be built. He was an American and Canadian Folkhero. His story could be considered a Tall Tale. There is a nice free resource available at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Paul-Bunyan-Tall-Tales-5687891.
We also found the best book at Dollarama from our favourite Little Classics books series:
The eleventh challenge was to research a historic figure. We selected William Shakespeare. We referenced this best ever made biography at: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/william-shakespeare Barron answered six questions allowing him to reference the biography and to google search some sources.
The twelfth challenge we did was to watch a historical film. We watched the Disney's version of Robin Hood. A free resource for you to enjoy: https://www.homeschoolshare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/robin_hood_complete.pdf
The thirteenth challenge was to go to a live reenactment. November 11 had a tribute which we watch some of it live for the veterans of WW1 and WW2. We also watched some reenactments of The California Gold Rush of 1849 on Youtube.
The fourteenth challenge was to draw a map of a historic exploration. We chose to draw a map of California. We referenced the shared maps at:
https://exhibits.stanford.edu/david-rumsey-map-collection/feature/the-california-gold-rush We found this cute product at our Bulk Store. There is an excellent reference on this topic of the 49s at: https://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/california_gold_rush.php We also purchased a great sheet on this topic from TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/BUNDLE-Scribble-Notes-Westward-Expansion-4518949 that is the link to the bundle which is a bargain since it is on sale however if you want only the single sheet you can do so for 1.00usd at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scribble-Notes-Gold-Rush-4518931
There is a short video on this topic: https://youtu.be/iydRkC0gMZI
The fifthteenth challenge was to read a historic author, we chose Norman Bridwell and his book we had in our GooglePlay Books App which was Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah. Barron did a lovely reading of it. 
The sixteenth challenge was to cook a historic food. Bear made some salsa. Some neat history: https://www.twistedtaco.com/get-salsa-history and a great recipe that we followed as much as we could for a summer salsa: https://youtu.be/gk6zumj9eMs
The seventeenth challenge was to read a historic fiction piece, Bear read a bit of Anne of Green Gables A Graphic Novel Adapted By Mariah Marsden Illustrated by Brenna Thummler. As a refresher of the two genre of books fiction and non fiction this video is quite helpful: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QrUPneyZNf0
The eighteenth challenge is to write a historic story. Barron created this tale:
First Plato talked about Atlantis city and described things about the city. He talked everything about it. It was a beautiful place and he wanted to live there. He was worried that water could sink it because other centuries didn't like the place. It had special buildings with beautiful gardens. It was different from Greece where Plato lived. Atlantis inspired him to write poems. One of his favourite poems was Atlantis The Lost City Where are you my love? I've got to own a piece of you. Soon you will be my home. Plato saved his money. One day a friend told him the city sank from the sea. He was shocked and never wrote about Atlantis again.
The nineteenth challenge was to recreate your favourite invention. Barron repurposed a tooth paste box and a paper towel roll and created a camera with a our version of an aperture. Free colouring sheet available at: https://www.woojr.com/alphabet-coloring-pages/alphabet-coloring-letter-c/ Also free vocabulary sheet of camera parts at: https://eslvault.com/photography-vocabulary-worksheets/
The twentieth challenge was to go to an antique store, we chose to do so online and found this neat one in Romania: https://tomis-antiques.ro/gallery/ A few items that Barron thinks are really wonderful are: 
The twenty-first challenge was to go to a history museum we also did an online excursion at the American Museum of Natural History which is in New York City: https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/american-museum-of-natural-history/OQGjMrLQ0rj5Dw?sv_lng=-73.97286833546673&sv_lat=40.781407046145226&sv_h=6.489637105529873&sv_p=0.539214028569333&sv_pid=VaXxMFaQ6GVk4XXxDxr1bg&sv_z=1.0001260279718263 A few screenshots are shared with what was really interesting:
The twenty-second challenge was to study your state's history. Since Barron has always loved Colorado and we think this woman has created a superb free resource: https://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2013/10/colorado-unit-study.html
we chose to study Colorado although we live in a province and not a State.
We learnt the following historic information:
Colorado has a history that travels back 14,000 years. The area was first lived in my native american people such as the ancient pueblo people, apache nation, arapaho nation, cheyenne nation, and the comanche nation. The first Europeans to visit were the Spanish conquistadors in 1620's. In 1626 a man named Juan de Onate died, he was the one who founded the Spanish province of Santa Fe and the area became part of Mexico/Spanish area in July 11, 1598. In 1803 the USA obtained land from the Louisiana Purchase from France which gave them the Eastern Area however Spain was arguing the area belonged to them. In 1810 Mexico became a separate state leaving the Spanish country. In 1819 the USA and Spain made a treaty called the Adam-Onis Treaty which gave USA land like Florida and gave areas south and west of the Arkansas River to Spain.
1846 USA went to war with Mexico and in 1848 the Southern rocky mountains began to have houses built on it which is the lower portions of Colorado today. Mexico was forced to give up this northern area of land that they once had. June 22, 1850 Lewis F found gold and the Pikes Peak gold rush began for three years. Mining and population boom began to occur because people came there for jobs. The Colorado War occurred from 1863-1865 between the USA and the apache nation, arapaho nation, cheyenne nation, and the comanche nation. It was on the Eastern areas and these people were removed to Oklahoma. In November 1864 called the Sand Creek Massacre. It was very brutal and USA won.
March 3, 1875 the USA applied for Colorado to become a state called the Enabling Act which stated what was needed to become a State. August 1, 1876 Ulysses. S. Grant signed a proclamation as the 38th state called the centennial state. In 1893 women were allowed to vote. In the 1920s the Ku Klux Klan was a pollical force that died out by 1930s.
In 1911 the State Flag was made. The 1930s had skiing industry begin, Resorts were made in Estes Park, Gunnison, and Loveland Pass. During WWII the 10th mountain division was established that trained elite ski troops called Camp Hale.
In 1940's Republican Governor Ralph Carr spoke out against racial discrimination and the way Japanese Americans treatment in WWII.
1967 John. A. Love signed the Abortion Law and in Denver in 1960s race riots had buildings were burnt by radical groups.
1972 rejected the Olympic States award of hosting after they had been granted.
1980s to the present the airport in Denver employees a lot of people. Denver is the capital and the most populated city. The Lark Bunting is the State Bird which is a type of sparrow.
Colorado is located in the Western area of the USA called the Mountain Region. Colorado is sometimes called The Centennial State or Colorful Colorado. It is called the Centennial State because the USA was made in 1776 and in 1876 Colorado became a state - it's 100th anniversary gift.
Sources:
https://youtu.be/D5Raubb1LWA
https://youtu.be/BfKkAt7i5mk
The twenty-third challenge was to start a history journal.
Barron is sharing his thoughts and feelings on a few topics he completed in this challenge. Regarding the painting of Salvador Dali Barron felt that the artist was bored and he was trying to be creative and make something new. He felt that it was difficult to paint. Barron felt that the children of early years had to use their imagination and life was not fun like today where you have video games. Playing cards was just ok. When Barron watched the movies The Sound of Music he felt very interested in it. He liked the songs and thought it was good. Barron felt that the story of Anne of Green Gables was wonderful he wished for a friendship as loving as the Anne and Diana's. He didn't want to try the salsa however he liked preparing it because he wants to be a chef someday. His favourite was to create the camera, he loves cameras and hopes one day to have his very own. Barron enjoyed learning about the library and having a good time learning a new skill he thinks this is important for everyone to know how to do and is thankful for it. Barron felt that the gold rush was very interesting and must have been hard work just finding gold that we can so easily find today. He enjoyed the story of Paul B and Babe the Ox and was able to recall and retell some of the story. He thought it was really neat all the talents that he could do and one day would like to visit a statue of Paul.
The twenty-fourth challenge was to watch an old movie. We chose to watch a black and white film of The Three Stooges called "Have a Rocket Will Travel-1959" you can enjoy it: https://youtu.be/lVvTMYRbrQ8
The twenty-fifth challenge was our center free space, so that means BINGO! Finished (until 2023 begins and we will return with our bingo dabbers and new cards- thanks for a educational fun journey.)
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