Story of the Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic
Story of the Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic
Description
Cover the essentials of American History with this course
from Memoria Press!Uses The Story of the
Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic text, which contains
reprints of two early American history texts from Helene
Guerber that were originally published in 1896 by the American Book Company. The
two original texts have been combined into one volume and edited by Memoria
Press to provide children a one-year overview of American history, from the
first inhabitants of North America through the end of the 19th century. The
book is written in a delightful narrative form with a focus on the fascinating
stories of the people who shaped our nation. If you’d like to extend your
American history through modern day, add The Story of the World, Volume 4
and/or the optional 200
Questions About American History for an awesome memory work program that
correlates perfectly!
The Student Guide contains facts,
vocabulary, comprehension questions, map activities, drawings, research,
writing assignments, and more to solidify learning. The Teacher
Guide contains all answers and tests. For your convenience, there is a
Setavailable
that includes the Student Guide, Teacher Guide, and Text together.
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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.
