Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study Part 2 with STEM Integration
$12.00
:✅ Complete Session Plans (55+ Pages)
- 4 Detailed Sessions covering Chapters 13-19
- Flexible Timeline Options:
Intensive (2 weeks), Standard (4 weeks), Extended (6-8 weeks) - Age-Differentiated Activities for Grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
- Core, Enrichment & Extension activity classifications for easy customization
✅ Visual Student Materials
- Character Analysis Worksheets with graphic organizers
- Family Triangle Relationship Web
- Science of Harmony Experiment Handouts with step-by-step instructions
- Character Arc Tracking Templates
✅ Cross-Curricular Integration
- STEM Lab: Sound wave experiments connecting music to community
- Historical Research: Depression-era survival and jazz culture
- Social-Emotional Learning: Identity, belonging, and resilience themes
- Creative Projects: Multimedia storytelling and historical adaptations
Description
From Hooverville to Found Family – A Multidisciplinary Journey Through the Great Depression
Engage students in grades 3-12 with this comprehensive Part 2 novel study that brings the second half of Christopher Paul Curtis’s beloved Newbery Medal winner to life through literature, history, science, and social-emotional learning!
Perfect For:
- Novel Studies & Literature Circles
- Homeschool Families (multiple children/grade levels)
- Cross-Curricular Units (History, Science, Music integration)
- Substitute Teachers (complete, ready-to-use plans)
- Reading Specialists working with diverse learners
Skills & Standards Addressed:
Literature:
- Character development analysis
- Theme identification and evidence
- Historical fiction comprehension
- Symbolic interpretation
History:
- Great Depression era research
- Jazz Age cultural significance
- Primary source analysis
- Then vs. now comparisons
Science:
- Sound wave properties
- Frequency and harmony experiments
- Scientific method application
- Data collection and analysis
Social-Emotional Learning:
- Identity and belonging exploration
- Empathy and perspective-taking
- Collaboration and communication
- Resilience and coping strategies
Session Highlights:
Session 1: Community in Crisis
- Hooverville survival strategies
- Nutrition science of Depression-era foods
- Community design challenges
Session 2: Music and Identity
- Jazz culture exploration
- Sound wave experiments
- Character relationship analysis
Session 3: Belonging and Transformation
- Naming ceremony significance
- Cross-cultural research projects
- Personal identity symbol creation
Session 4: Legacy and Resolution
- Character arc completion
- Choose-your-own culminating projects
- Theme synthesis and real-world connections
Implementation Made Easy:
- Materials List with free/low-cost alternatives
- Session timing guides for different schedules
- Discussion starter questions for family engagement
- Differentiation strategies for struggling and advanced learners
What You Need:
- Copies of “Bud, Not Buddy” by Christopher Paul Curtis
- Basic classroom/household supplies (detailed list included)
- Access to library or internet for research components
Bonus Features:
- Family engagement activities to extend learning at home
- Community connection suggestions for real-world application
- Resource lists with recommended reading and online materials
- Portfolio organization system for student work samples
Transform your novel study from simple reading comprehension to deep, meaningful learning that connects literature to life, history to science, and individual growth to community belonging!
Don’t forget to check out Part 1 for the complete Bud, Not Buddy experience!
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