4th Grade History + Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania History + Civil War:

Landon participating in a ranger-led discussion about the roads–and Union and Confederate strongholds–surrounding Gettysburg.
Observing the State of Pennsylvania monument on the battlefields of Gettysburg.
Inside the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum with one of the cannons from the war.

Landon’s study of Pennsylvania this year focused heavily on its role in the Civil War. He also completed a study of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who lived in Pennsylvania for most of his adult life.

Activity from Eisenhower Nat’l Historic Site Junior Ranger book.
Landon earned his Junior Ranger badge for the Eisenhower Nat’l Historic Site.

Resources used:

  • Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, PA
  • Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, PA
  • Khan Academy (website)
  • Who was Abraham Lincoln? (book)
  • I Survived: The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (book)
  • Magic Tree House: Abe Lincoln at Last! (book)

As part of our Civil War study, we also visited The 1864 Hunley (housed in Charleston, SC): the first submarine to ever successfully be used in combat. This confederate submarine sunk the USS Housatonic in the Charleston Harbor while it was blockading the city. The submarine–and its men–were never seen again until excavation brought it back to light in 2000.

Save the Hunley!
Inside a replica of the Hunley.
So excited to get to speak with Dr. Lee himself! Dr. Lee led the marine excavation of the Hunley in 2000 and can be found in numerous documentaries filmed both during and after the Hunley excavation.
Learning more about the brave men who sacrificed so much.

Acellus Online Learning

Sample lessons and quiz scores:

Lessons 1-12

Lessons 31-44

Lessons 90-103

Galileo History Club

Landon meets weekly with students from all over the world to discuss historical topics of interest. Each week has a different theme and the facilitator and students explore its history and impact on our lives today. Below are some topics discussed:

Landon’s presentation on our trip to the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, FL

Inside the Castillo!
Earning a Master Junior Ranger badge!