Learn state history as a family! The premise is simple –
each student prepares a project notebook in keeping with their grade level and
abilities. Ages 4 through Grade 2 use My State History Funbook, with
grades 3-12 using the Student Booklet. There’s even an option for
Abeka’s My
State Notebook. While it may seem
overwhelming, the built-in flexibility allows parents to add in field trips,
local museums, and Internet research while teaching different levels or
different states simultaneously. You decide what works best for your family!
There are two required components. For the teacher, the
spiral-bound Master Lesson Plan Book provides the study overview,
getting started information, instructions for different study options and
grades, and detailed lesson plans covering interesting facts; geography;
flower/bird/motto; early history; people, landmarks, major cities, government;
capital city; industry; plants, animals and more. The thirty lessons may be
taught in six weeks or in one semester for more depth. It includes lessons for
both student books: the My State History Funbook or Student Booklet.
Students need their own copy of either the My State History Funbook (4
years- 2nd grade), or the Student Booklet (grade 3+). My State
History Funbook is a color-cut-and-paste activity book allowing children to
create a state scrapbook using included pictures, along with pictures you
source from tourist literature, the internet and field trips. Simple teaching
information is included, although most teaching is in the Master Lesson
Plan Book. It can be used alone or alongside a sibling using the Student
Booklet. The Student Booklet supplies all the textual information
for covered topics, and full-color pictures to be used in the project notebook.
Also included are non-reproducible quizzes and exams, answer keys, and an
optional state constitution study guide. These booklets are in the process of transitioning from paperback books to spiral binding.
Sets include the Master
Lesson Plan Book and either the My State History Funbook or Student
Booklet. Student booklets available separately.
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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.
