Unit 3-6

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History: Thirty Years’ War
Geography: Spain
Science: Sound
Arts: Baroque Music

Layers of Learning Unit 3-6 is a complete unit study for history, geography, science, and the arts.

History: Thirty Years’ War
Geography: Spain
Science: Sound
Arts: Baroque Music

Layers of Learning Unit 3-6 begins with the history of the Thirty Years’ War, the witch trials, and the Peace of Westphalia. You’ll also meet the Habsburg’s, one of the most influential royal houses in Europe. Then we learn about the country of Spain and its culture in the geography section. Next, study sound waves in science. Then learn about Baroque music, ornamentation, dynamics, and the birth of opera in the arts section. You’ll find all kinds of hands-on explorations for kids of all ages within this unit. Your whole family will learn and explore the topics together.

In each unit, you’ll find a recommended library list, important background information about each topic, and lots of activities to choose from for kids of all ages. Sidebars include a bunch more ideas including Additional Layers, Fabulous Facts, On The Web, Writer’s Workshop, Famous Folks, and Teaching Tips. Printable maps and worksheets are included with each unit and may be printed as often as needed for your family or class.

Age Range: 6-18

Grade Level: 1-12

Pages: 47

Weight	8 oz
Dimensions	11 × 8.5 × .25 in
Format	PDF Download, Printable Pack
Pages	47
Ages	6-18 Years
SKUs	DY301-036 – PDF DY301-036PP – Printable Pack

Links & Videos

Here are links and online videos referenced in this unit. You can also watch the YouTube playlist for Unit 3-6.

Thirty Years’ War

Pg. 12 30 Minute Video about the Thirty Years’ War for high schoolers
Pg. 15 Wikipedia article about Johannes Junius
Pg. 16 Short video about Gustavus Adolphus
Pg. 17 Skit on the Peace of Westphalia *some bad language

Spain

Pg. 21 Traditional Basque Song
Pg. 21 Short video about the Basque people
Pg. 21 14 minute video overview of Spain
Pg. 22 National Geographic site about Spain
pg. 23 Video with Spanish folk music and dancing
Pg. 23 Learn to play castanets video

Sound

Pg. 24 High school physics class about sound
Pg. 24 (updated link) Khan Academy series on waves
Pg. 25 Video series about frequency, timbre, and harmonics
Pg. 28 Companion video to the experiments with pipes, octaves, and pitch
Pg. 28 Site to experiment with sounds
Pg. 28 Sound in a vacuum video
Pg. 29 Owl hunting video

Baroque Music

Pg. 32 (updated link) Sample of Baroque music
Pg. 32 Giovanni Gabriela’s Canzon Number 8 for 8 Parts
Pg. 33 Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo opera
Pg. 34 Baroque music (listen for forte and piano)
Pg. 34 Pachabel’s Canon in D
Pg. 34 (updated link) The Baroque On! website has been removed. Play this Baroque Music Jeopardy-style game instead.
Pg. 34 Printable Baroque Music Cards
Pg. 35 Baroque Gallery
Pg. 36 The Magic Flute Opera
Pg. 37 Biography of Gottfried Silbermann

Extras

Here are some more activities, printables, and ideas you can add to this unit for even more learning opportunities.

Thirty Years’ War

Wars nearly always bring technological or strategic changes to warfare. Learn about the developments in warfare during the Thirty Years’ War.
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden is a well-known hero in his homeland where they have a national holiday every Nov 6 in his honor. Find out more about the “Lion of the North”. Make a pastry in his honor, like the Swedes do.