Mabon: Atomic Structure & Colonial America
The Periodic Table & Road to Revolution
🍂 Unit Overview
At the autumn equinox, we celebrate balance—and what better time to study the elegant organization of the periodic table? We complete Things Fall Apart, witnessing the tragic collision of cultures. In history, we trace colonial America's path toward revolution. In geometry, we learn the art of proof—building logical arguments step by step.
📚 Learning Goals
English II
- • Complete and analyze Things Fall Apart
- • Write analytical essays on theme
- • Discuss cultural collision and change
- • Connect literature to historical context
Geometry
- • Write conditional statements
- • Construct two-column proofs
- • Prove angle relationships
- • Work with parallel lines
Chemistry
- • Describe atomic structure
- • Write electron configurations
- • Navigate the periodic table
- • Explain periodic trends
U.S. History
- • Describe colonial society
- • Explain triangular trade
- • Analyze colonial resistance
- • Identify causes of revolution
Weekly Lessons
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Balance and harmony; the structure beneath the surface
📖 Language Arts
Things Fall Apart: Part Two; exile and change
📐 Math
Conditional statements; converses and contrapositives
⚗️ Science
Subatomic particles; protons, neutrons, electrons
🇺🇸 History
Colonial society; social classes; daily life
🎨 Art
Atomic model building; 3D representations
🏃 Movement
Balance exercises; centering practices
😫 "Just Can't" Day Alternatives
When the full lesson feels like too much, try these lighter alternatives:
- 📺 Watch Crash Course Chemistry on atomic structure
- 🎧 Continue Things Fall Apart audiobook
- 🎮 Play periodic table games (Periodic Table Battleship)
- 📱 Explore Liberty's Kids episodes on colonial America
- 🎨 Create periodic table element art
See the supply list for optional "Just Can't" Day purchase suggestions.