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1860s: The International Exhibition (Modern World History)

$59.95

Inside this box:

  • Explore the 1862 International Exposition in London and make your own lace
  • Learn about the ways that steam power and industrialization changed the world and make your own stoplight
  • Connect the dots between the International Exposition, the opening of Japan, and the Whaling industry. Then make your own scrimshaw-style keychain
  • In our spotlight on America, learn about the Era of Reconstruction
  • Our ‘Own Voices’ article focuses on the Fisk Jubilee singers and hear an early recording
  • A *free* modern history timeline
  Our Young Adult box features articles about:
  • The Opium Wars
  • The Art of the Exhibition and Realism
Youth SKU: BOX-186-1OZ Young Adult SKU: BOX-186-1OS
Description

Dive into the Modern History with 1860s: The International Exhibition! This comprehensive globally-centered interactive history lesson immerses learners in the people, events, and ideas that shaped decade of the 1860s, providing hands-on activities and engaging materials. This box is part of our Modern History Curriculum Series.

What’s Inside 1860s: The International Exhibition?

  • The International Exhibition of 1862, London: Learn about British Imperialism by exploring the countries represented at exhibition, and the goods that were on display.
  • Trains & Steam Engines: Learn how steam power is created and applied on a large scale to move locomotives and ships carrying goods and people around the globe.
  • The Whaling Industry: Explore the whaling industry and the opening of Japan through the story of Nakahama Manjiro, a young man who was shipwrecked off the coast of Japan and spent years working in the whaling industry off the coast of New England before returning to Japan.
  • Reconstruction: Learn about the era immediately following the Civil War and discuss its successes and failures.
  • Own Voices:  The Fisk Jubilee Singers was, and still is, an all Black a cappella group that started in 1871. They have kept alive the spirituals and other music associated with their enslaved ancestors.

In our YA Boxes:

  • The Opium Wars: Learn the opium trade and how that affect nineteenth-century British imperialism
  • The Art of the Exhibition and Realism: Learn about  the traditional and accepted art displayed at the exhibition and how artists ushered in a new style as a reaction.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Learn to make bobbin lace
  • Carve a scrimshaw-style key chain
  • Build your own traffic light

Why Choose 1860s: The International Exhibition?

  • Rich Historical Content: Gain a global understanding of the events, ideas, and people that ushered in the modern era.
  • Interactive Learning: Activities like crafting, tasting, and storytelling make history come alive for students.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this curriculum offers a hands-on approach to exploring world history.
  • The 1860s was a turning point in world history. This lesson provides a dynamic way to explore the influences of colonialism and industrial revolution on the modern era .

Perfect for Homeschool Families
Designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, 1860s: The International Exhibition is a meaningful and engaging resource for studying this pivotal era.

Discover the 1860s today and bring the beginning of the modern era to life!

Weight 2.29 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 9 × 3 in
Age Range

Young Adult, Youth

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