7 Amazing World War I Heroes

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October 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Finish Well Homeschooling Podcast, Podcast #099, 7 Amazing World War 1 Heroes, with Meredith Curtis on the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network7 Amazing World War I Heroes

In “Life Lessons from 20th Century History: 7 Amazing World War I Heroes” episode #099, Meredith Curtis introduces you to 7 heroes from World War I that you may never have even heard of. Not only are they amazing people who did extraordinary things, but their faith in Jesus shined through! “The Great War” did not prove to be the war to end all wars, but it was a proving ground for these men and woman who showed bravery, fortitude, and courage. In their stories, is a life lesson for us all.

 

 

20th Century History Book by Powerline Productions, Inc.

 

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Being World Changers, Raising World Changers!

 

 

 

 

Show Notes

Background on World War I.

Why World War I was so challenging

  • Family fighting family
  • Trench Warfare
  • New weapons like machine guns
  • Dog fights
  • Chemical warfare/gas masks
  • Wiped out a generation of men
  • Wiped out many European cities

King Albert the First of Belgium

Belgian Neutrality

“Belgium is a nation, not a road!”

Highest Ranking Noble on the battlefield

Nurse Edith Clavel

English nurse stationed in Belgium

“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone”

Executed as a spy by German Army

Herbert Hoover

Orphaned Quaker boy who became a millionaire

Private Charity to feed starving Belgians

In charge of rebuilding after the War

Eddie Rickenbacker

Race Car Driver who drove General John J. Pershing

Dog Fights—26 kills

Life of heroism & service

Sergeant Alvin York

Dramatic conversion, Christian leader, Pacifist

Greatest Civilian Soldier

William Donovan

Many men fought in WWI and went on to serve the nation like Douglas MacArthur, Truman, Eisenhower

Father of the CIA

“Wild Bill”

William Harold Coltman

Sunday School Teacher & Gardener

Most Highly Decorated British soldier in WW1

Never fired a shot

Life Lessons

This life is not all there is

Faith carries us through

You were born for a time such as this—example of Esther

God will never leave you

We are saved for a purpose

 

 

World War I & 20th Century Resources

 

Make Your Own WWI Trench Sundae HIS Story of the 20th Century by Meredith Curtis HIS Story of the 20th Century Middle School Workbook HIS Story of the 20th Century: High School Workbook by Meredith Curtis
HIS Story of the 20th Century Cookbook by Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette HIS Story of the 20th Century High School Workbook Answer Key HIS Story of the 20th Century Middle School Workbook Answer Key Teach 20th Century History the Fun Way

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The Blessing of Enrichment Courses for All Ages

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October 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Finish Well Radio Show, Podcast #098, The Blessing of Enrichment Courses for All Ages with Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network
The Blessing of Enrichment Courses for All Ages

In “The Blessing of Enrichment Courses for All Ages,” episode #098, Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette talk about how enrichment courses have been such a blessing to their children in rounding out their education, cultivating talents, and exposing them to new things that can turn into lifetime hobbies. Best of all, enrichment courses are fun for everyone, including Mom!

 

 

God's Girls Books by Powerline Productions, Inc.

 

Powerline Productions, Inc.

Being World Changers, Raising World Changers!

 

 

 

 

Show Notes

Enrichment Courses have been such a blessing to our children, to our home school, especially in the high school years, and to us and moms.

Why are Co-op Enrichment Courses Such a Blessing?

  • Round Out Their Education
  • Learn Life Skills
  • Cultivate Gifts & Talents
  • Cultivate a Lifelong Hobby or Sport
  • Exposure to New Things
  • Other Moms Teach Things We Cannot Teach Well
  • Opportunity for Friendships

Core Enrichment

Science Labs

Math Club, Math Counts

Drama Enrichment Courses

First Assisted a Drama Major—so Intimidated.

Music Enrichment Courses

Chorus, Band, Appreciation, History, Music Lessons, Worship Team, Sound

Bible, Apologetics, Worldview

Worldview/Thinking Like a Christian courses

Mike’s courses at Co-op & Church

Character/Life Skills courses

Dave Barton Videos

Drive Thru History Videos

Art

Art Appreciation

Watercolor, Acrylics

Foreign Language

Florida Co-op

Spanish Class at Co-op

Online with Florida Virtual School & Community College

PE Enrichment Courses

Bonnie’s Health Course

Working Out at the Y

Swim Team

Dance

Ballet Lessons at a Dance Studio

Dance Camp

Dance Classes at Community School

Public Speaking

4H Courses

Leading Meetings at 4H

Co-op Course

Community College Course

Sewing & Needlecraft

Phoebe’s Sewing Days with Grandma.

4H Sewing Workshops

Leanne’s Knitting Classes

Culinary Skills

Steve’s Classes with His Kids

Cooking our Way through Time and Around the World

Letting Kids Loose in the Kitchen

Cake Decorating

Joanne’s Courses

Sarah’s Classes

Where Can We Take These Courses?

  • Co-op
  • Support Group
  • Church
  • Online
  • Community College
  • Clubs
  • Business/Community Courses
  • Camps
  • Workshops

 

 

Co-op Enrichment Resources

 

Drama 101: Act It Out! by Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette Worldview Understanding the Times by Meredith Curtis Ancient History Cookbook Travel God's World Cookbook by Meredith Curtis
Real Men 101: Godly Manhood Real Men 102: Freedom, Courtship, Marriage, & Family Real Men 103: Leadership Old Testament Survey Class by Meredith Curtis
God's Girls 101: Grow in Christ God's Girls 103: Courship, Marriage, and the Christian Family High School Class God's Girls 104: Motherhood by Meredith Curtis God's Girls 105: Homemaking by Meredith Curtis

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