Compared to the other guides, the commentary found in the Young Students guides is directed more towards the parents and providing you with background knowledge to share and impart. The 52 lessons cover people, colonies, and events surrounding the new land of America, students will have many fictional and historical book options to choose from. While intended for younger students, Grades 1-5, there are middle and high school book options provided for your older students to join in the studies. The ThinkWrite activities are scattered throughout the guide providing opportunities for students to put into words what they are learning. Utilize the book list in the back for students who have a greater interest in individuals and events for further reading. 219 pgs, spiral. ~Rebecca
TruthQuest American History for Young Students I (Exploration-1800)
Description
What fun! An incredibly rich smorgasbord of books has been written for children on the topic of American history! And youngsters are so anxious to meet Pocahontas and the Pilgrims, cowboys and Indians, George Washington and Daniel Boone! Yet, children of this age seek the meaning of American history too. Usually, they are just presented with a few famous people and events, but TruthQuest History includes commentary which subtly presents the thread of God's hand in American history in a much deeper and broader exploration of our past.
The goal of the TruthQuest History series is not to guide students through
textbooks, but to guide them through history. Since the guides provide only
basic summaries, many books are recommended; the beauty is that students can
pick whichever ones appeal to them or are readily available. You will be
challenged to think, research, and complete ThinkWrite sections. Responses to
the ThinkWrite sections can be done in a variety of ways including skits,
diaries, news reports, models, projects, drawings, and essays.
For example, Beginnings is a newer title in this series that combines the study of Creation, the Old Testament, the Ancients and Egypt. The Bible is the ultimate authority on history, but the author suggests some other key books that may be referenced throughout the study - Child’s Story Bible, Genesis: A Commentary for Children, Story of the Ancient World, Book of the Ancient World, Streams of Civilization Vol. 1, Genesis: Finding Our Roots, and Greenleaf Guide to the Old Testament. May your study of history become a study of His Story!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-5 |
| Brand: | TruthQuest History |
| ISBN: | 9780975290873 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.175 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.1875 |