Living Streams American History -New World Wonders
Living Streams American History -New World Wonders
Description
Looking for an engaging history curriculum to do as a
family? The Living Streams American History: New World Wondersfor
grades 1-8, brings history to life with immersive storytelling and multi-sensory
activities! Use the Textbook and Activity Guide together for a full curriculum
that will last you all year! Students will also need a Timeline, a blank,
unlined journal for notebooking exercises, and colored pencils.
The Textbook
is written from a Christian worldview and is truly a work of art – with gilded
pages and gorgeous pictures of historic paintings throughout. Every chapter
takes between 10 and 30 minutes to read (depending on length) and includes a
narration prompt and a timeline entry. Narration is a key element of this
Charlotte Mason curriculum, allowing students to practice discussing and
explaining their thoughts. It solidifies learning, increases retention, and
teaches the brain to make a habit of listening carefully. The Timeline activity
is also essential, helping students visualize the flow of history and make
connections between people, places, and events.
After reading from the Text, solidify and reinforce learning
with 2-3 creative activities from the Activity Guide. These
include crafts, games, recipes, and projects as well as writing, mapwork, and
notebooking exercises (QR code for free video tutorials and printable maps and resources).
What a fun way to “experience” history!
This curriculum makes history meaningful and memorable. Dry
textbooks are… OUT! “Living” history books are… IN!
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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.
Other
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
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
