12 DVDs of Dave Raymond lectures cover world history from a Christian perspective from the Enlightenment to the 1990s. Each weekly lesson totals approximately one hour which can be viewed in short, approximately 10-minute sections or in longer segments. Digital versions of the Student Reader and Teacher's Guide can be accessed for free at CompassClassroom.com. Single Family license.
Dave Raymond's Modernity DVD Set
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Description
Publisher's Description of Dave Raymond's Modernity DVD Set
In this exciting addition to his history series, Dave Raymond turns his attention to the period of Modernity and the maturity of Western civilization. Under Daves instruction, students will learn how to apply and refine a Christian worldview to major developments in philosophy, science, and government; personalities such as Newton, Bach, Napoleon, and Austen; and movements including the Enlightenment, Darwinism, Nationalism, and Victorianism.
Modernity is a one-year class that consists of:
- 27 lessons (5 videos per lesson, 47 total hours)
- 4 projects
- Student Reader, 400p (PDF, EPUB and MOBI)
- Teachers Guide with Scope & Sequence (PDF, ePub and mobi)
- Weekly Exams
- Year-long Portfolio
Category Description for Dave Raymond's History Courses
Dave Raymond's History Courses are rigorous, theme-based high school history programs from a ruthlessly Christian perspective. They emphasize primary sources, critical analysis, and a biblical worldview while helping students understand God’s providence in history through engaging video lectures and meaningful assignments.
The courses are designed for independent work with strong
teacher support, making them ideal for motivated high school students.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Theme-based approach focusing on major ideas, events, and people in history
- Weekly structure: 60+ minute video lectures, primary source readings, and short essay exams
- 4 major projects per course plus a culminating portfolio project
- Strong emphasis on primary sources, critical thinking, and coherent defense of ideas
- Biblical integration that evaluates historical events and philosophies through Scripture
- 26 lessons per course with flexible pacing
Program Components:
- Streaming Videos/DVDs: Engaging lectures by Dave Raymond (streaming licensed for 18 months, single-family use)
- Student Reader: Hefty book with primary sources, poetry, literature excerpts, and essay questions
- Teacher Guide: Scope and sequence, grading suggestions, essay answers, project ideas, and support
Important Notes:
- Streaming videos include digital PDFs of the Reader and Guide.
- Courses require significant reading and writing; students should be prepared for rigorous work.
- Available for American History and World History.
Dave Raymond's History Courses stand out for their depth, Christian perspective, and focus on primary sources and analytical skills. They are an excellent choice for Christian homeschool families seeking a challenging, worldview-driven high school history curriculum that prepares students for college-level thinking.
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Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Compass Classroom |
| EAN/UPC: | 081159500085 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.3125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |
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