The World's Story 3: The Modern Age
Description
This thrilling history book teaches students about the growth of our world, from the first explorers to todays modernized world. Set sail with Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and others as you follow this story-based approach on your journey to modern times, visiting the sites of major wars and revolutions and tracing the rise and fall of various nations.
Volume 3 in this series for junior high students includes:
- A conversational narrative that brings the modern age to life
- Gorgeous photographs, artwork, and maps that help students visualize people, places, and events
- Educational features that dig deeper into combating post-modern thinking with biblical authority
In exploring this course, students will see how God used people to expand and advance our world. They will learn about the discovery of new lands, the development of new technology, and the constant cultural struggle among people of all ethnicities. Theyll also study how modernization has radically changed politics, economies, cultures, societies, and worldviews all around the globe!
Table of Contents- Introduction
- 1. The Age of Exploration
- 2. Colonization and Empires
- 3. England During the Era of Exploration
- 4. East Meets West
- 5. The Enlightenment An Overview
- 6. The Enlightenment A Closer Look
- 7. 18th- and 19th-Century Russia
- 8. England vs France
- 9. French Revolution
- 10. Napoleon
- 11. Spanish Empire Collapsing
- 12. 19th Century Empire Building
- 13. Japan/Perry
- 14. Victorian Era and Darwin
- 15. Europe in the Late 1800s
- 16. Entering the 20th Century
- 17. The Assassination that Started a War
- 18. The War to End All Wars
- 19. Treaties of WW1 and the Aftermath
- 20. Shaky Times in the World
- 21. The World at War Again, Part 1
- 22. World War II, Part 2
- 23. The Cold War Effect on Europe & Asia
- 24. China
- 25. Independence from Colonialism
- 26. The Middle East & the Battle for Israel
- 27. One Century Ends & A New One Begins
- 28. Huge World Culture Changes
- Bibliography
- Index
The World's Story is a three-volume series that provides an engaging survey of civilizations and cultures from creation through the modern age. Volume 1 covers Creation to the Roman Empire, Volume 2 covers from the fall of Rome through the Renaissance, and Volume 3 examines the period of exploration through the opening of the 21st century.
The Student Texts feature a conversational historical narrative, colorful artwork, beautiful photos, black & white illustrations, maps, key vocabulary terms, and engaging biographical sketches. Each of the 28 chapters (i.e. weekly lessons) includes text interspersed with Narration Breaks (place to stop and recount orally the information that has been covered), as well as Analyze/Connect exercises. Each chapter ends with a two-page photo montage that pertains to the chapter’s focus.
The separate and essential Teacher’s Guide for each level contains weekly lesson plans, narration prompts, student worksheets, map/ review exercises, craft suggestions, timeline supplements, and an answer key. The daily worksheets include an introductory page (for the teacher); Written Narration/Vocabulary; WorldQuest (short essay questions and copywork); Map Adventure (map related activities); My Timeline; Dig Deeper! (suggested questions to research); and Art Study (informational with activities).
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 6-8 |
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| Author: | Angela O'Dell |
| ISBN: | 9781683440963 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.15 |