History Quest: Middle Times

SKU
078562
ISBN
9781733444118
Grade 1-6
Unit Study
Secular
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
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Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Consumable
Consumable
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Description

This second volume in the History Quest™ series provides a study of the Middle Times (600-1600 CE). Readers of this text learn that this period was a time of distinctive leaders, innovation, great cities and literature, as well as intense conflict. The 34 comprehensive units provide a narrative-based travel through multicultural medieval history. Students learn about the empires of China, Japan, Britain, along with the Aztecs and Ottomans; as well as people groups from Khmer, Zimbabwe, the Incas, Pueblo, Cahokia, Mughal, and Mali. The text clearly explains significant events which affected nations and individuals--and even our present day: The Hundred Years' War; the Crusades; the Magna Carta, plagues, the Renaissance, the printing press, and more. Written from a secular perspective to children, no history account is devoid of aggression and injustice, so preview lessons with your family in mind. Each unit includes two chapters: a narrated history and a story-based history. Add the Middle Times Study Guide, the Usborne Encyclopedia of World History with Internet Links and 4 folktales (your choice from a list of Middle Eastern, Arthurian, Japanese, and African tales). 528 pgs, pb.

Publisher's Description of History Quest: Middle Times

Through an exciting and rich narrative, History Quest: Middle Times takes you on a journey through the Middle Ages—a time of knights and ninjas, princesses and sultans, great explorations and technological advances, exciting cities and fascinating figures. You'll visit faraway places to meet and learn from everyday folks, famous world leaders, and characters in medieval literature.

Designed as a read-aloud for elementary-age children, an independent read for older students, or a journey of exciting adventures for family storytime, the History Quest series presents an immersive study of history in an engaging and memorable format.


Category Description for History Quest

Adaptable and personal, History Quest teaches history from a secular perspective using a time travel approach. 

With the black & white illustrated Student Text, activity-filled Study Guide, and suggested readers, your students will learn about the diversity of individuals, conflicts, ideas, inventions, and experiences that have shaped history. Each level includes a year’s worth of weekly units. The first half of each unit narrates the selected historical elements. The second half, “History Hop,” helps students “engage” with that time’s people and events. Students will create a Travel Log, along with their choice of craft or cooking projects, coloring, map work, etc. So, you’ll want to preview topics and events with your specific students in mind.

The Study Guide completes the course, pro­viding directions, materials and resource lists, enrichment ideas, and a schedule. The basic outline is Day 1 (Discover - learn the topic); Day 2 (Explore - read History Hop, complete the Travel Log and more); Day 3 (Create - choose from a wide mix of projects); Day 4 (Demonstrate - complete assessment projects); and Day 5 (Enrich - with suggested websites/readings). There is a decidedly secular, instruc­tional-based discussion of religions. Courses also require your choice of suggested story books for the 4 Hygge (pronounced HOO-guh) units, emphasizing togetherness and wellbe­ing, focusing on story, and providing a less formal study. 

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Product Format:Paperback
Grades:1-6
Brand:Pandia Press
ISBN:9781733444118
Length in Inches:9
Width in Inches:6
Height in Inches:1
Weight in Pounds:1.6
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