State History from a Christian Perspective is a
flexible, family-friendly U.S. state history curriculum that teaches children
about their state’s unique story through research, projects, and a personal
notebook. It emphasizes God’s hand in history while allowing multi-age learning
and customization based on student ages and interests.
The program is designed for one semester or six weeks with
options for more depth and works well for Grades K–12.
Key Curriculum Features:
Christian
perspective highlighting God’s providence in state history
Multi-age
flexibility: Ages 4–Grade 2 use My State History Funbook
(color-cut-and-paste scrapbook activities); Grades 3–12 use the Student
Booklet
Hands-on
projects, field trips, local research, mapping, and creative activities
30
lessons covering geography, early history, people, landmarks, government,
industry, plants, animals, and more
Optional
integration with Abeka’s My State Notebook
Builds
research, writing, and presentation skills through notebooks and projects
Program Components:
Master
Lesson Plan Book: Spiral-bound teacher resource with study overview,
detailed lesson plans, instructions for different grades/options, facts,
and teaching support
My
State History Funbooks (Ages 4-Grade 2): Colorful, consumable activity
book for creating a state scrapbook. Consumable and non-reproducible
Student
Booklet (Grades 3-12): Provides textual information, full-color
pictures, quizzes, exams, and answer keys. Consumable and non-reproducible
Optional
State Constitution Study Guide: For deeper exploration
State History from a Christian Perspective stands out
for its family-oriented, hands-on approach that makes state history personal
and faith-building. It is an excellent choice for Christian homeschool families
seeking a customizable, multi-age state history curriculum that encourages
research and creativity.
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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.
