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Bud, Not Buddy PART 1 Novel Study: Cross-Curricular Journey of Identity + Resilience
$12.00
Why This Study Stands Out:
✅ Themes of Resilience & Belonging – Explore loss, hope, and family identity during the Great Depression
✅ STEM & Humanities Integration – Lessons span light and shadows, walking-distance math, and historical analysis
✅ Hands-On Projects – From shadow puppet science to survival budgeting…
Why This Study Stands Out:
✅ Themes of Resilience & Belonging – Explore loss, hope, and family identity during the Great Depression
✅ STEM & Humanities Integration – Lessons span light and shadows, walking-distance math, and historical analysis
✅ Hands-On Projects – From shadow puppet science to survival budgeting
✅ Flexible for Multi-Age Learning – Ideal for grades 4–9, scalable for 3–12
✅ Discussion Over Drill – Prioritizes meaningful conversations over worksheets
Description
This is Part 1 of a full unit. It will help get the novel started And many aspects can be used throughout the conclusion of the book as well.
Bring Christopher Paul Curtis’s Award-Winning Novel to Life for Grades 3–12.
Step into Bud Caldwell’s journey across Depression-era Michigan with this multi-disciplinary, literature-rich novel study. Perfect for homeschool families and traditional classrooms, this unit blends history, character education, science, math, and geography with critical thinking and hands-on application.
What’s Inside?
1. Historical & Literary Context
- Great Depression Background – Segregation and foster care
- “Suitcase of Survival” Activity – What would you pack in hard times?
2. Vocabulary in Context
- 25 hand-picked terms from the novel with quotes and definitions
3. STEM & Real-World Connections
- Shadow & Light Science Lab – Study light angles and storytelling through Bud’s shed scene
- Math Mapping Challenge – Calculate walking time from Flint to Chicago if Bud could really visit Miss Hill
- Survival Budget Simulation – What would $10 buy in 1932?
4. Themes & Critical Thinking
- Bud Caldwell’s Rules for Life – Analyze and revise his personal guide
- Propaganda & Truth – Compare billboard ads to real Depression imagery
- Empathy & Identity – Reflect on how Bud defines “family”
5. Writing & Reflection
- Write in Bud’s Voice – Journal entries from key scenes
- Contrast Ideal vs. Reality – Visual and written comparisons
- Debate: Would You Foster a Child for Money? – Economic ethics discussion
Perfect For:
- Homeschoolers exploring US history, character education, or multi-age learning
- Middle school classrooms integrating ELA, social studies, and STEM
- Educators seeking adaptable, project-based literature guides
Format: Printable PDF | Grade Level: Scalable 3–12
More Than a Novel—A Journey Toward Identity, Justice, and Belonging
This study turns Bud’s courageous search for family into an unforgettable cross-curricular learning adventure.
Get Your Copy & Bring Bud’s Story to Life with Purpose and Imagination!
Additional information
| Grade | Family Style, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, High School (9-12), Parent Product |
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| Homeschool Style | Any Styles, Family Style, Charlotte Mason, Classical & Traditional, Eclectic, Montessori, Unit Study, Unschooling |
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- Store Name: EGP Media and Press
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