The Curious Historian Level 2A Greece and the Classical World (1600 – 500BC) covers The Greek Classical Period, The Hellenistic World, and The Far East. The student edition includes weekly chapter lessons, the textual narrative, and sidebars packed with fascinating historical and architectural tidbits. There are also discussion questions, exercises, hands-on projects, maps, and activities plus some really nice Greek/Latin root word studies (the publisher’s specialty). There are eighteen chapters in the Curious Historian: fourteen content chapters, three-unit review chapters, and an end-of-book review chapter. ~Amber
Curious Historian Level 2A Student Edition
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013650
ISBN
9781600514319
Grade 6-8
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Publisher's Description of Curious Historian Level 2A Student Edition
A one-semester course for grades 4 or 5 and up
The Curious Historian Level 2 is the second part in a 3-level series that presents the study of history and culture from the beginnings of civilization (Mesopotamia and Egypt) through the classical world to the Middle Ages. Students will grow excited about history, see how people throughout the ages were both similar to and different from themselves, and learn to be scholars of the past who can make a difference in the future.
The Curious Historian Level 2A: Greece and the Classical World (TCH2A) includes weekly chapter lessons that present a chronological narrative of history. Accompanying sidebars feature historical and archaeological tidbits, discussion questions, and Greek/Latin root words for key vocabulary. A wealth of exercises, hands-on projects and activities, maps, and appendices help to present the study of history in an engaging, creative manner. The Curious Historian Level 2A: Greece and the Classical World (TCH2A) introduces students to:
Unit I: The Greek and Classical Period: The world of the Greek polis; Greek government and colonization; The Persian and Peloponnesian Wars; and Greek culture: the Olympic Games, literature, sculpture, and religion.
Unit II: The Hellenistic World: Philip II and Alexander the Great; Alexander’s Successors and the Hellenistic kingdoms; and Gifted Greeks—scientists, historians, philosophers, and more.
Unit III: The Far East: India’s first 3 empires; China during the Spring and Autumn Period; and The Eastern religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Daoism.
Category Description for Curious Historian
The Curious Historian from Classical Academic Press is a chronological world history curriculum designed to foster virtue, wisdom, and a love of learning. It guides students through the great events, ideas, and people of history while helping them understand the world we live in through a biblical lens and classical methodology.
Each level includes two semester-long textbooks, making it
flexible and engaging for elementary and early middle school students.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Chronological approach covering the Ancient World (Level 1), Classical World (Level 2), and up through the Middle Ages (Level 3)
- Engaging narrative with discussion questions, exercises, hands-on projects, maps, and activities
- Greek and Latin root word studies to build vocabulary and cultural understanding
- Sidebars with fascinating historical and architectural tidbits
- Biblical Connections and a focus on virtue and wisdom
- Full-color illustrations and appealing layout
Program Components:
- Student Edition: Weekly chapter lessons, core text, sidebars, discussion questions, exercises, projects, and maps
- Teacher Edition: Full student text plus detailed notes, tips, answers, and sample responses
- Digital Resources: Songs, suggested reading lists, printable full-color timelines, reference charts, blank maps, and Biblical Connections
The Curious Historian stands out for its engaging, story-rich approach and classical Christian perspective that nurtures curiosity and critical thinking. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a beautiful, comprehensive world history curriculum that integrates faith, virtue, and academic rigor.
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Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 6-8 |
| Brand: | Classical Academic Press |
| ISBN: | 9781600514319 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.55 |
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