This text takes a time travel approach from to Paleolithic times, approximately 12,000 BCE to the Byzantine and Arabian Empires (700 CE). The narrative Texts highlight significant cultures and historical events, including Ancient China, Greece, and Meso-America. Each unit ends with a “History Hop" transporting students via 2nd person narrative to engage with historic people and events. This text presents instruction-based discussion of religions. As with any history text, there will be topics/events that you may want to preview for your own family. The series can be used as a read-aloud for lower grades, a fun read aloud for the family, or an independent reader for older students. Note: the introduction refers to humans evolving from primates.
Through an exciting and rich narrative, History Quest: Early Times takes you on a journey into the past to experience the rise and fall of ancient civilizations and empires. You'll visit faraway places to meet and learn from everyday folks, famous world leaders, and even a few mythological characters.
Designed as a read-aloud for elementary-age children, an independent read for older students, or a journey of exciting adventures for family storytime, the History Quest series presents an immersive study of history in an engaging and memorable format.
Adaptable and personal, this history study takes a time travel approach from to Paleolithic times to the 8th century CE. Using the black & white illustrated text, activity-filled student guide and selected readers, your students will learn about the diversity of individuals, conflicts, ideas, inventions, and experiences that have shaped history.
Start with the 26-chapter narrative text, which highlights significant cultures and historical events, ranging from Paleolithic times (approx. 12,000 BCE) to the Byzantine and Arabian empires (700 AD). Each chapter ends with a section, "History Hop" which, using the 2nd person "you," transports your students to that specific time period to engage with people and events. Students will internalize this section by creating a Travel Log, which they'll add to a binder of their other written work and handmade projects: craft and art projects, cooking, coloring, map work, etc. Since religion has played a significant role in the shaping of culture and individuals, you'll find a neutral, instructional-based discussion of ancient religions when appropriate. Designed as a read-aloud specifically targeting grades 1-4, you'll want to preview topics and events with your particular students in mind. Note: the introduction refers to humans evolving from primates.
The Student Guide completes the course. Here you'll get weekly terms and concepts, supplies, resources, and enrichment ideas, and a schedule with directions: Day 1 (Discover-learn the topic); Day 2 (Explore-read History Hop, complete the Travel Log and more); Day 3 (Create-choose from a wide mix of projects); Day 4 (Demonstrate- complete assessment projects) and Day 5 (Enrich). The course also requires The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History with Internet Links. An additional 4 weeks will employ the Hyggia (pronounced HOO-guh) philosophy, emphasizing togetherness and wellbeing. For these units, the only assignment is reading an age-appropriate version of 4 myths: Gilgamesh, The Ramayana, and Greek and Chinese mythological stories. Appendix A provides map answer keys; appendix B lists all recommended activities. Appendix C pages include 13 maps, travel log sheets. Appendix C can be reproduced for family use. Internet access is integral to several of the suggested activities, such as accessing Google® Earth to view ancient cave pictures, and more. Text is 6"x 9", 516 pgs, pb. Study Guide is 8 1/2"x 11", 231+ pages, pb. ~ Ruth
This is to go with the Build Your Library curriculum.
Recommended on build your library
wanted a change from previous program. this is pretty open, can be used with multiple grade levels, and go and also affordable.
I am trying the Build Your Library curriculum. This is on the book list.