This 1-year study spans the time from 1400's to 1865 is meant to "bridge the gap" from Early American history to the U.S. History through the Civil War study for junior highers. The course includes 91 lessons, with 2-3 to be completed per week.
Early American and World History for Jr. High
SKU
005163
Grade 7-8
Charlotte Mason
Neutral
High 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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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
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
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
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.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
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.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
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Consumable
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Description
Publisher's Description of Early American and World History for Jr. High
Study the early American time period in-depth with the Genevieve Foster "World" titles as the foundation for this rich study. Books by other Newbery Award-winning authors are also used, including James Daugherty, Esther Forbes and Jean Lee Latham. This comprehensive study, beginning in the mid 1400s and stretching to the mid 1800s with the Civil War, will be a memorable and insightful experience for you and your students.
This teacher guide, designed for 7-9th grade, includes advanced reading notes, vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, writing assignments, answer key, report topics, and supplemental book and movie recommendations. Simplifies teaching a literature approach to history while giving you the flexibility you want as a homeschooler. Add or subtract as needed and make the study your own.
- This study contains 91 lessons.
- Complete 2-3 lessons per week for a one-year study.
Category Description for Beautiful Feet Intermediate Curriculum (4-8)
Highlighting well-written books, students go deeper into historical events and people at the Intermediate level. Short writing prompts, note booking, and higher-level questions enhance learning.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-8 |
| Brand: | Beautiful Feet Books |
| Author: | Rea & Rebecca Berg |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.625 |
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