Subtitled, “The Wars of Independence to Modern Times," and written at a 10th-11th grade reading level, this volume's study begins with Bach and Handel in 1708 and ends with the Global War on Terror (2014 and the Revelation of Jesus Christ). Trace the flow of the last three centuries by examining countries/peoples; classical music and art; notable people; developing ideologies; struggling/oppressed people groups; and industrial/scientific developments. This Reader (text) contains 84 history lessons, using a 28-week, three-lesson-per-week format. Included with the purchase of the Reader is an in-text, user-unique, online access code to download the course-required digital PDF Companion Guide. These files include teacher directions, study guides, pre-tests, quarterly worksheets, quizzes, exercises, worksheets, activity instructions (with photos), tests, outline maps, suggested resource lists, appendix pages and more.
Key history elements and dates to memorize include the American Revolution, the French Revolution, the Fall of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, Karl Marx and The Communist Manifesto, Charles Darwin and Evolution, the War Between the States, World War I, The Great Depression, World War II, Formation of Israel, man walking on the moon, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. You'll also find plenty of illustrative information (maps, charts, art reproductions, and lots of photos). The final chapter provides a glimpse of the Christian reasons for a hope for mankind, with an overview explanation and a brief overview of a few historical interpretations of the promises in The Book of Revelation. This lesson makes an interesting, yet not surprising endpoint for a world history course that proposes that the "mystery" of history points to Jesus. Utilizing a 28-week, three-lesson-per-week format, this Reader (text) includes with purchase a user-unique, in-text, online access code to download the course-required digital (PDF) Companion Guide. This Guide contains teacher support, activities, maps, study guides, reviews, and quizzes. Uses NKJV references. 607 pgs, hc.
Volume IV unfolds three centuries of word history, from the wars of independence to modern times (1708- present) withauthor Linda Hobar's distinctly Christian perspective.
The Student Reader now contains 84 stirring lessons in a colorful, easy-to-hold hardback. The reader is a stand alone world history text for all ages to enjoy. But for those who wish to delve deeper, we have included a download code in each book for a digital version ofThe Mystery of HistoryVolume IVCompanion Guide. The reproducible resourcesof the Companion Guide, written also by Linda Lacour Hobar, contain familiar and popular components of The Mystery of History series: pretests; hands-on activities and research projects for younger, middle, and older students; memory card ideas; bi-weekly quizzes and exercises; timeline helps; maps; supplemental book lists; and more.
The flow of the last three centuries is traced through countries/peoples; through classical music and art; through notable people; through developing ideologies; through struggling/oppressed people groups; and through industrial/scientific developments. Volume 4 Student Reader (text) includes a dedicated code to download a PDF Companion Guide, which provides files of activities, maps, study guides, reviews, and quizzes. A pre-printed form of the Companion Guide is not available for this volume. Digital supplements for this volume include Challenge Cards (a fun way to quiz and learn key details); Coloring Pages; Folderbooks (which function like lapbooks); Notebooking pages; and the Super Supplement (which includes all previously listed supplemental items in one convenient download). ~ Ruth
studying american history, love this series
homeschool co-op
My daughter LOVED Volume III and is excited about history!
Using this for a co-op. I have had many trusted sources use this curriculum and say great things about it.