In Memoria Press’ Classical Curriculum, there are two
branches for history: Classical Studies and American/Modern Studies. Structured
like their literature guides, these resources come in these parts: a Student
Text, a Student Guide, and a Teacher Guide.
The highly readable Student Text tells the history
in a simple and dignified style, with full-color artwork. Student Guides include
lessons which divide the readings into manageable chunks and incorporate
activities to reinforce vocabulary, comprehension, geography/map skills, timeline
usage, and more (varies by course). The Teacher Guides have full-text
answer keys and include tests masters and test keys.
The recommended sequence for these courses starts at around
3rd grade with D’Aulaire’s Greek Myths, continues into the Famous Men
series, then moves into Book of the Ancient... series. At several
levels, an optional literature study is also recommended: Homer’s Iliad and
Odyssey paired with the Book of Ancient Greeks; Aeneid paired
with Book of Ancient Romans; and Augustine’s City of God paired
with Book of the Ancient World. Although Memoria Press uses specific
courses at each grade level in their curriculum sequence, you can use these
courses independently for late elementary and the middle grades as history
courses.
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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.
