Before moving into the new assignment, here is a link for the music we sang today of Good KingWenceslas. I like it for the classic sound of the carol.  However, I like this version for the video as it shows a little more of the story of the Duke.

Next, go ahead and write the next history card - #45.

The Great Zimbabwe of Africa
                  c. 900

Great Zimbabwe, in the southeast corner of Africa, means "great stone house."  Their special brick buildings set them apart from their neighbors and endured time to preserve a record of their prior lifestyle.  They traded precious metals, even gold, produced musical instruments such as brass gongs, made glass beads, and were productive farmers.

Read Lesson 47.  In class Tuesday we will enjoy some "German" food dishes, although I can't promise how authentically I can make them, while I read you a Grimm fairy tale or two!

Research a little information about the Black Forest of Germany, putting it in the form of a brochure that you will share as if you are a travel agent in class on Tuesday.  We'll see how many of us will want to go after that!