This resource is a student-independent and investigative history guide program. It includes 87 lessons spanning the course of your academic year. Each lesson will typically be 1-2 hours, multiple times a week. This schedule can ebb and flow to the needs and interests of your students. Ancients will cover ~20,000 BCE to 500 CE and address major historical areas in the Egyptian culture, life and culture of Ancient Greece, defining characteristic of ancient societies and their notable achievements, and of course the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Students will source their information initially from the Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. As they develop their researching skills, they will utilize mostly primary sources. There is required literature that can be purchased or sourced from your local library. Skills developed are critical thinking, reading, writing, geography, and timeline work. The 3-hole punch loose leaf guide contains 129 pages. ~Rebecca
History Odyssey - Ancients (Level 2)
SKU
003997
ISBN
9780979849626
Grade 5-9
Classical
Secular
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Secular
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
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Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
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Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
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Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Description
Publisher's Description of History Odyssey - Ancients (Level 2)
History Odyssey Ancients is a year-long homeschool history curriculum for middle school students ready to learn independently. The course takes a multi-disciplinary approach by incorporating history with language arts and world geography.
Category Description for History Odyssey
History Odyssey is a classically-based history curriculum that combines the reading of great history books and period-related literature with timeline work, outlining, summaries, map activities, and writing assignments. Designed as independent study guides, it makes history engaging while building strong research, writing, and organizational skills with minimal parent preparation.
Each guide covers one major era of history in one year and works well for logic-stage students (typically Grades 5–8), with extensions available for high school.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Checklist-style lessons with reading, timeline, map work, and writing assignments
- Emphasis on great books, primary sources, and the "Great Conversation" of ideas
- Builds critical thinking, research, outlining, and independent learning skills
- Flexible for multi-age use with strong student accountability
- Minimal teacher prep — parent primarily checks completion and quality of work
- Level 2 for logic stage (Grades 5+); Level 1 adapted into History Quest series
Program Components:
- Study Guides: Loose-leaf, 3-hole-punched guides designed for placement in a binder (thick binder recommended)
- Required Resources: History books, literature selections, timeline (optional History Odyssey Timeline & Sticker Pack), and maps
- Worksheets and Maps: Included for outlining, summaries, and activities (permission to copy maps and worksheets for family use)
History Odyssey stands out for its classical approach, independent student-driven format, and integration of great books that make history come alive. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a rigorous yet flexible world history curriculum that nurtures strong analytical and organizational skills.
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Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-9 |
| Brand: | Pandia Press |
| ISBN: | 9780979849626 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1 |
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