Simple Studies: Fortitude
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
Explore courage, character, and the wilds of North America with your K-6 students—no prep needed!<br><br><i>Simple Studies: Fortitude</i> is a living literature and nature study based on <em>The Incredible Journey</em> by Sheila Burnford. With 11 open-and-go lessons, it weaves together geography, art, narration, and more.<br><br>For Grades K-6 | <b>This is a digital only resource</b> | Other book(s) required<br>Published by: Simple Studies<br><br><a href="https://dsb-samples.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Simple-Studies-Fortitude.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Sample</a><br><br><i>Simple Studies: Fortitude</i> follows three brave animals on an unforgettable trek through Canada, helping students explore nature, geography, and character. With 11 Charlotte Mason-inspired lessons based on <em>The Incredible Journey</em> by Sheila Burnford, this guide offers narration, visuals, and creative enrichment—all open-and-go.<br><br><b>Each lesson includes:</b><br><ul><li>One-chapter reading prompt</li><li>Narration and discussion questions</li><li>Dictation and copywork</li><li>Hand-drawn coloring pages</li><li>Picture book suggestions</li><li>Visual aids and real-life animal images</li><li>Optional video and research links</li><li>Review questions</li></ul><br><b>Older students can go deeper with:</b><br><ul><li>Field guide and journaling prompts</li><li>North America and Canada map studies</li><li>Creative writing and final projects</li></ul><br><b>Topics covered include:</b><br><ul><li>Geography, stewardship, and biology</li><li>Mammalogy, literature, and nature study</li><li>Art, copywork, and poetry</li></ul>All printables included—just add <em>The Incredible Journey</em> by Sheila Burnford.<br><br><i>Fortitude</i> offers a rich, meaningful way to grow your students’ knowledge—and their hearts.
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- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
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- Search
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- Unknown
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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