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The Mystery of History has become our favorite history
curriculum, so we were thrilled to have this Project Pak to supplement
this year's lessons on the Middle Ages. This wonderful CD ROM features
these eight historical art projects:
* Medieval Siege Tower
* Faux Metal Indian Bell
* Islamic Tile
* Byzantine Icon
* Viking Runestone
* Maori Plaque or Pendant
* Japanese Sagemono
* Mesoamerican Clay Stamps
This is very well put together. Each
project link contains a brief history and crisp color photos
for each step and technique. There are material lists for each
project and excellent templates. The graphics are in vivid
full color, and the entire CD is easily navigated. One of the things
I appreciate most from The Mystery
of History is
their ability to modify each lesson for different grade levels.
These art projects are no exception. Though they were designed
with older students in mind, younger students can complete
them with assistance. There are also 35 reproducible coloring
pages containing images from the Middle Ages which can be used
for the student's Mystery of History Notebook, or
for younger students. There are tips and suggestions for printing
and for each art project. High School students can obtain a
half credit in art upon completion of these impressive projects,
and they make wonderful keepsakes. I happily recommend this
craft pack as the perfect complement to an excellent curriculum.
Product Review by Amy Christy, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC, October, 2008
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