The 20th Century Lap Pak unit study / activity packet (downloadable or on CD-ROM) includes lapbooking activities for…
1. World Wars
2. Other Conflicts: In the Americas & Global
3. Political Events
4. Movements that Made a Mark in History
5. Modern Missionaries
6. Disasters
7. The Stock Market Crash of 1929
8. Science & Invention in the 20th Century
9. Medical Advancements
10. The Space Race
11. Art Movements of the Modern Era
12. Accomplishments in Architecture
13. 20th-Century Authors and their Literature
14. Music of the Century
15. Transportation in America
16. News & Media of the 20th Century
17. Sports Figures Who Made Their Mark in History
18. People of Interest
19. Diner Menu “Dining through the Decades”
20. Fashion through the Decades
21. Slang Terminology
22. Timeline of the 20th Century
Every time we use Homeschool in the Woods products, I am thoroughly impressed with the graphics and the creativity of the lapbooking components. The content of this particular study provides a great overview of the 20th Century. Each unit study by Homeschool in the Woods contains a booklet with reading assignments, along with a book list for additional reading and research should you choose to delve deeper into a certain subject area. Unlike some of their other unit studies, this particular study does not contain extra projects, although it does have a collection of recipes (“Dining through the Decades”) from the 20th century. What a fun way to bring a project/semester to a close!
Of all the studies we have completed by Homeschool in the Woods, this one was the simplest! As with all of their studies, detailed instructions are provided for the assembly of the lapbook along with photos and helpful illustrations.
Things we enjoy about Homeschool in the Woods project paks:
- Great overview of subject matter
- Creative graphics
- Detailed instructions (with illustrations) explaining how to cut, fold, and assemble the pieces
- Hands-on method of learning some extra history (and a touch of science and art and music)
- Includes a timeline, and we love timelines around here!
- My children love making the pieces and playing with the pieces after it is finished (which incorporates a good deal of review)
Suggested grade level is 3-8, (although our younger children have enjoyed these projects, too!). If you’re not sure if you or your children would enjoy something like this, visit Homeschool in the Woods to see photos of all the projects and to download free samples of Timeline Figures, Time Travelers, Project Passports, Olde World Style Maps, and even a stand-alone Author’s Mini-Project (for studying author’s of classic works). (In fact, we tried out several of the freebies before we ever purchased a Homeschool in the Woods unit study.)
To see other Homeschool in the Woods Studies we’ve completed:
American Revolution Study
Early 19th Century Study
Homeschool in the Woods 20th Century Lap Pak
Benjamin Franklin Unit Study (for grades K-2)
Renaissance & Reformation by Homeschool in the Woods
Middle Ages Project Passport by Homeschool in the Woods
Review: Homeschool in the Woods New Testament Activity Pak
Industrial Revolution through the Great Depression
WWII Wrap-up
(Note for Classical Conversations families: Industrial Revolution, World War II, and this 20th Century Lap Pak tie in with Cycle 2 and Cycle 3. Click to see what it was like to complete the other two studies: WWII Wrap Up | Through the Great Depression | A little about WWI)
This article was originally written January 2014. We received this product for the purpose of reviewing it. The opinions expressed herein are my personal, honest opinions. In fact, we’ve bought and used Homeschool in the Woods products in the past because we enjoyed them so much. Affiliate links are included in this post. Please read our full disclosure policy.