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Story of the World Volume 1-4 Audiobook CD Set
SKU
SOTWCD
Grade 1-8
Classical
Neutral
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
Category Description for The Story Of The World (Elementary Grades)
The Story of the World is a flexible, 4-volume series with engaging narratives that guide students chronologically through world history—story by story. These stories are relatable AND memorable, and suitable for multi-level learning. Students will engage with important historical content using a wide variety of activities. This curriculum is flexible. Although designed for elementary students in grades 1-4, the text is often used by older elementary students, along with the map work, additional readings, and other exercises in the Activity Book, which can extend the learning to a much higher level. You decide how much to do!
Overall, history’s overarching story is divided as follows:
- Volume 1: Ancient Times covers history from the earliest Nomads to the time of Romulus Augustus
- Volume 2: Middle Ages spans the Dark Ages through the Renaissance
- Volume 3: Early Modern Times extends from the Holy Roman Empire to the Gold Rush
- Volume 4: Modern Age covers history from the Victorian Empire to the fall of the USSR
Currently, this curriculum has two editions available: the Second Edition (early 2000s) and the Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition (2026). Each edition is built around one main book (the student reader). While the additional components of each edition serve similar functions, the editions are not compatible with each other. These components are designed to help the students engage with content, and the parent guides the lessons, narrations, and other instruction. Mapwork and timeline activities are regularly included. A wide variety of additional activity options are also provided—you can select.
The short chapters in each hard or softcover Text are a wonderful family read aloud or independent read for older students. Throughout each volume, black-and-white illustrations and maps enhance learning. Appendix sections provide a timeline, list of included maps, and a pronunciation guide to people, places, and events in the book.
Use the Activity Book alongside the Text to complete a full and well-rounded, one-year history and geography study. You’ll find map and geography activities, coloring sheets, maps, games, and other paper activities, which are reproducible within families. In the 2nd edition, this Activity Book also includes teacher direction. The 25th Anniversary edition keeps the Activity Book as a consumable and adds a separate Instructor Guide with scripted daily lesson plans and a plethora of resources (including comprehension and narration activities), schedules, activities, and more.
The optional Tests and Answer Key book offers 42 tests, with answers, for each chapter, and is recommended for older students. Again, the two different editions will not correlate with each other.
If you are looking for packages containing the program’s essentials, we’ve got you covered. We offer packages tailored to every Story of the World volume. Research the specific edition and volume you desire to discover what current packages are available. Currently, Audio CDs are only available for the Second Edition of The Story of the World. ~ Ruth
Details
| Product Format: | Product Bundle |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-8 |
| Brand: | Rainbow Resource Center |
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