Studying
history alongside quality literature resources has always made sense to me and evidently
it makes sense to Ray and Charlene Notgrass as well! Offering four options at the high school
level, this curriculum integrates history and literature well and adds a solid
Bible component. Here are a few of the features we love about this curriculum:
Open and go curriculum allows for independent study or
discussion-based family studies
Quality literature is scheduled with lessons to enrich the students’
understanding of history
World Geography, World History, and American History provide 3
credits when using all the components: History, English (composition and
literature), Bible or Worldview
Exploring Government and Exploring Economics are
semester-length courses, for 1/2 credit in Government and English, and
Economics and English, respectively
Integrates Bible and Christian History study without
denominational preference
Curriculum Packages include required texts and the primary source book.
The Student Review Pack includes Student
Review Book, Quiz & Exam Book, and Guide for Parents & Answer Key.
Literature package contains all the required books for the literature portion of
the English credit.
Complete Packages available
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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.
