Nathaniel Bowditch displays his own character by teaching others navigation, and his genius and determination through a lifetime of dedicated self-education and significant contributions in the fields of mathematics, navigation, science and linguistics. Inspiring and fascinating, this biography of a sea-loving boy from Salem, Massachusetts will take you to another world. Although Nathaniel Bowditch experiences difficult events in his childhood and youth, his perseverance in following his dreams leads him to contribute to mankind a wealth of information about maritime navigation.
This Teacher Guide is designed to apply the seven loves of literature outlined in the Literature Curriculum Guide to the study of Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. All of the key elements are included to walk you through teaching this classic in the Principle Approach® notebook method. This beloved biography for children is a great reason to learn American history, pioneering enterprise upon the sea, the port of Salem, and Samuel McIntire, American architect and wood-carver. It features teaching a biography as a literary form, the study of character, and a philosophy of government. This Teacher Guide covers syntax, geography, architecture, history, and vocabulary, as well as teaching Christian character.
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