Abeka Eastern Hemisphere History and Geography

SKU
024175
ISBN
9781632232250
Grade 5
Teaching Method
Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Secular
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Auditory
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Visual
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Presentation
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Teacher Involvement
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Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
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Our Price
$43.00

Product Overview

  • Provides a biblical worldview of history and geography
  • Focuses on ancient and modern Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
  • Text is visually appealing with comprehension check activities after each section

Description

Abeka’s Eastern Hemisphere History & Geography is a revision of Old World History & Geography for fifth grade students. Implementing a biblical worldview of history, topics covered include ancient and modern Asia, ancient and modern Europe, ancient and modern Africa, Australia, Oceania, Antarctica, Forces of History, Civics Connections, geography facts, land and water topography, climate study, types of government, and a look at historical documents.

  Visually appealing, the consumable worktext has easy to read text and colorful illustrations and maps that keep students engaged. Each lesson begins with important terms and definitions that are used in the text reading. Lessons end with a comprehension check that includes a few questions about what the student has read. Missionary heroes are featured throughout. Chapters end with a chapter review. The back of the worktext includes geography information, an atlas, and document archives.  A glossary is included in the back. Softcover. ~ Gina

Publisher's Description of Abeka Eastern Hemisphere History and Geography
This fascinating study of Eastern Hemisphere History and Geography begins in the Middle East, where history began, and continues with the history, geography, and cultures of Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica. Worldwide missions and missionary heroes are highlighted. Frequent comprehension questions and chapter reviews ensure learning, and exceptional maps provide superb geography skills and practice. Full-color photographs and captivating feature boxes make both the visual impact and the academic value unsurpassed.        
Category Description for Abeka History & Geography Grade 5

Teaches geography and history of the Eastern Hemisphere. Students learn about history from the beginning to the present era. The Fertile Crescent, ancient and modern Middle East and Africa, countries of the far east, Western and Eastern Europe including Ancient Greece and Rome, and Australia are all studied in the course. Christianity is interwoven and missionaries from different countries are included. Students also review eight historical documents and learn key geography terms.

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Product Format:Paperback Book
Grade:5
Brand:Abeka
ISBN:9781632232250
Length in Inches:10
Width in Inches:8
Height in Inches:0.75
Weight in Pounds:2.3
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