Q: What makes this curriculum different from other history curriculums?
A: First, this curriculum brings a Judeo-Christian perspective to the study of world history. *Read more.
Second, it is designed with the four-learning styles in mind, bringing an excitement and enthusiasm to the study of history for EVERY learner. *Read more.
Third, because we approach history studies from many different subject areas (such as geography, literature, music, art, etc.), the student will have a much broader grasp of the events and people of history, as well as a far better retention of the material. This is one form of what is often referred to as ÒUnit StudiesÓ. *Read more.
Fourth, this curriculum offers an individualized program which allows for the differences in studentsÕ interests. This is not an Òeveryone must read these two pages and answer these questionsÓ style of curriculum. *Read more.
Fifth, since history is best understood from a chronological perspective, we start students at the very beginning, Creation, and bring them step by step over a three year period to the 1950Õs. *Read more.
Sixth, many families have reported to us that using our curriculum brought such joy to learning that it transformed their homeschooling entirely. Can you imagine having fun while learning history???? This is the place to start.
Q: Will there be gaps if we study history without a textbook?
A: Yes and no. Since every student has gaps in every subject, it is presumable that our students will, too. But since our currciulum encourages an understanding of the flow of history, students will be better equipped to fill in the gaps. *Read more.
Q: Is this curriculum usable for the whole family?
A: Yes. Our curriculum is Òfamily friendlyÓ - the entire family can study the same era together, but all working on their own levels! *Read more.
Q: Is your curriculum chronological?
A: Yes, we have a chronological overview of world history in a three year program - Creation through the Korean War. *Read more.
Q: How much time does this take?
A: For the teacher - Approx. 2 hours total prep time per chapter. ThatÕs two hours a month! The amount of time spent with your students will vary with each family. *Read more.
For the students - Minimum 3 hours per week. *Read more.
Q: Why do you include art/architecture, science, music, geography, and literature?
A: First, it allows students to learn visually, auditorally, kinesthetically.
Second, it gives an integrated, ÒBig PictureÓ approach to learning, rather than isolated ÒfactoidsÓ.
Third, it allows more retention of information. *Read more.
Q: Why are there so many books? Are we supposed to read them all? What do I do if I canÕt find them?
A: There are lots of books listed so you have choices and options. *Read more.
Q: Why do we recommend the library?
A: ¥ There are fabulous out-of-print books available ONLY through the library.
¥ It is cheap to use! (Free is a very good price.)
¥ It teaches students how to find information, which, in our Information Age, employers list as one of the top qualities they need in an employee.
Q: Why donÕt you have the answers to the questions in the back of the book?
A: Students understand and retain far more of what they hunt for, what they explore and seek to understand, what they discover as they look for answers than is retained where the information is simply listed in the back of a book. If itÕs a Òno-brainer,Ó then it is probably a Òno-learnerÓ situation. *Read more.
Q: Is there a PLAN to follow?
A: Yes. *Read more.
Q: What do I need to have?
A: (1) For Ancient Civilizations & The Bible, you NEED:
¥ What in the WorldÕs Going On Here - Volume One
Helpful extras are:
¥ True Tales from the Times of... Ancient Civilizations & the Bible
¥ More True Tales from the Times of... Ancient Civilizations & the Bible
¥ Diana Waring Digs Deeper: NoahÕs Ark
¥ Diana Waring Digs Deeper: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
¥ Maps/Timeline Pack for Ancient Civilizations & the Bible
¥ History Through the Ages: Creation to Christ Timeline Figures
¥ Jesus CD by Rod White Eagle Wilson
If you donÕt have access to a good library, you may want to consider the Ancient Civilizations & the Bible Book Pack
¥ Economy Pack
¥ Basic Pack
¥ Deluxe Pack
Click Here to see details.
(2) For Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries, you NEED:
¥ What in the WorldÕs Going On Here - Volume One
Helpful extras are:
¥ ThatÕs Why They Call it Grace: 20 Centuries of Church History
¥ True Tales from the Times of... Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries
¥ More True Tales from the Times of... Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries
¥ All Glory, Laud and Honor: 17 Centuries of Christian Hymns
(acapella music CD or tape)
¥ Maps/Timeline Pack for Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries
¥ History Through the Ages: Resurrection to Revolution Timeline Figures
Click Here to see details.
(3) World Empires, World Missions, World Wars, you NEED:
¥ What in the WorldÕs Going On Here - Volume Two
Helpful extras are:
¥ ThatÕs Why They Call it Grace: 20 Centuries of Church History
¥ True Tales from the Times of... World Empires, World Missions, World Wars
¥ More True Tales from the Times of... World Empires, World Missions, World Wars
¥ Maps/Timeline Pack for World Empires, World Missions, World Wars
¥ History Through the Ages: Napoleon to Now Timeline Figures
Click Here to see details.
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