Astronomy - Space Exploration - Space Probes

The Voyager Probes Boldly Go Where None Have Gone Before

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia

Discussion:
Space probes - purpose, design, capabilities, limits
Probes currently operating
(Review of pictures already studied when learning earlier topics)

Activity:
Picture gallery sent back from probes

Medieval Europe - War of the Roses

The Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland

Discussion:
Re-enactment of the War of the Roses
Attempt not to be completely confused.  Note apparent non-availability of names of English noblemen other than Edward, Henry, and Richard.

Activity:
History journal
(Re-enactment)

Astronomy - Space Exploration - GPS

How Does GPS Work

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia

Discussion:
GPS - development
three-dimensional positioning

Activity:
Use GPS on phone to go geocaching

Medieval Europe - 100 Years War - Henry V and Joan of Arc

The Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland
Joan of Arc by Diane Stanley
Joan of Arc by Josephine Poole and Angela Barrett

Discussion:
Henry V - Battle of Agincourt, premature death
Henry VI - king of England and France (kind of)
Joan of Arc fights for Charles VII

Activity:
Reenactments
History journal

Medieval Europe - Richard II

The Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland

Discussion:
Richard II - poll tax revolt
Conflicts with the nobility
Henry Bolingbroke - deposing Richard, becoming Henry IV

Activity:
History journal
Monarchy tree

Astronomy - Space Exploration - Satellites

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia
Beyond the Solar System by Kay Carson

Discussion:
Types of satellites
Uses of satellites
Sizes, shapes, construction

Activity:
Build a mobile with satellites

Astronomy - Space Exploration - International Space Station

A Cool and Candid Look at the International Space Station Hosted by Astronaut Suni Williams

The Amazing International Space Station by the Editors of YES Mag

Discussion:
Building the ISS
Life on the ISS
Science at ISS

Activity:
Try some of the activities in the book mentioned above