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Description
The new 2020 edition is not compatible with the previous edition. New lessons have been added and layout changed. Part One has the fewest changes and covers roughly the same material. In Part Two, five lessons have been removed at the beginning and five new lessons have been added at the end to cover current events since the last printing. There have also been two changes to the literature package: "Indian Child Life" by Charles Eastman has taken the place of "The Sign of the Beaver" and "Katy's Box" by Mary Evelyn Notgrass McCurdy is used instead of "Katy." Because of the changes, the new books will not be compatible with the old books; however, Notgrass has digital downloads of the previous edition consumable books available on their website.
Divided into 30 weekly units, each unit offers five lessons that each have a different focus. Lessons will take 45 minutes or more to complete. The course requires six components, which are available in a Curriculum Package. The vibrantly illustrated and highly readable Textbooks (2 Parts); the Map Book and the Timeline Book, which were specifically created to reinforce the lessons; We the People, a collection of original journal entries, newspaper articles, advertisements, and other historic documents; and a complete Answer Key with answers to the text lesson assignments, Student Workbook questions and Lesson Review activities. It also includes teaching notes for the recommended literature.
Reinforce the lessons with either the Student Workbook (5th-6th grade) or the Lesson Review (7th-8th grade). Corresponding to the daily lessons, these optional books include additional assignments, unit tests and questions about the recommended literature. Literature-based questions are primarily recall based, with a few higher-level thinking questions included.
Divided into 30 weekly units, each unit offers five lessons that each have a different focus. Lessons will take 45 minutes or more to complete. The course requires six components, which are available in a Curriculum Package. The vibrantly illustrated and highly readable Textbooks (2 Parts); the Map Book and the Timeline Book, which were specifically created to reinforce the lessons; We the People, a collection of original journal entries, newspaper articles, advertisements, and other historic documents; and a complete Answer Key with answers to the text lesson assignments, Student Workbook questions and Lesson Review activities. It also includes teaching notes for the recommended literature.
Reinforce the lessons with either the Student Workbook (5th-6th grade) or the Lesson Review (7th-8th grade). Corresponding to the daily lessons, these optional books include additional assignments, unit tests and questions about the recommended literature. Literature-based questions are primarily recall based, with a few higher-level thinking questions included.
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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.