TruthQuest History is a deeply engaging,
literature-based homeschool history curriculum created by Michelle Miller,
designed to place God at the center of historical study. Drawing from Charlotte
Mason and classical education principles, it emphasizes "living books"—high-quality
narratives, biographies, and primary sources—rather than traditional textbooks.
The series reveals God's providence throughout history, showing how belief in
Him (or rejection of His truths) has shaped civilizations, governments, economies,
cultures, and individual lives. Students explore the spiritual cause-and-effect
dynamics of the past, gaining wisdom to apply biblical principles to the
present and future.
Key Curriculum Features:
Christian
Worldview Integration: Lively, conversational commentaries written
directly to students introduce each topic with a distinctly biblical
perspective, connecting events chronologically and highlighting God's role
in history.
Flexible,
Book-Centered Approach: Extensive, curated lists of recommended
"living books" (spines, fiction, biographies, and topic-specific
resources) allow families to select readings based on interest, age,
availability, and budget. Books are sourced from libraries, used
bookstores, or purchases—do not attempt to read everything!
ThinkWrite
Exercises: Optional prompts for older students encourage critical
thinking through essays, projects, skits, diaries, reports, drawings, or
models on profound historical and spiritual themes.
No
Rigid Structure: Guides provide topical outlines and overviews but leave
pacing, depth, and activities up to the family, making it ideal for
multi-age homeschooling.
Series Structure and Grade Levels:
The core series, recommended for grades 5-12, consists of
seven guides covering ancient through modern history:
Age of
Revolution I–III (America/Europe, 1600–2000+)
For children in grades 1-5, the American History for
Young Students series covers U.S. history in three volumes with
age-appropriate book recommendations.
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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.
