World History Home School Kit 5th Edition

  This complete social studies curriculum assumes a strong Christian worldview that is meaningful and relevant in today’s world. It reflects a conservative evangelical perspective and would be a good choice for many Christians because of its Godly perspective. Heritage Studies uses a narrative approach making the books more interesting and provides a look at how God has interacted with human events to establish His kingdom, and give students an opportunity to study historical figures and events through the lens of God’s Word. In addition to the historical aspect of Heritage Studies, students are invited to evaluate concepts, cultural values, economic issues, and government systems using Scripture. By teaching the past, students become aware of the present and are better able to understand and think critically about issues they will face. Heritage Studies strives to present a balanced view of history and challenges students to think for themselves.

  Many of the texts have been updated and revised in recent years. Student Texts are colorful and non-consumable. Teacher Editions are full of resources (these will vary between editions), and usually include reduced student pages, teaching tips, background and supplemental information, and answer keys. Newer editions also include a Toolkit CD, which includes maps, visuals, instructional aids, Activity Manual Answer Keys (in some cases), and more. Activity Manuals include full-color pages to review and enrich lessons. Activity Manual Answer Keys are student activity manual pages with answers filled in – in some cases the Activity Manual answers are found in the teacher edition for that level.  Tests are non-reproducible and come in a packet with one test per chapter; Tests Answer Keys are student tests with the answers filled in. A Visuals Packet is available for grade 1 (optional) and includes a timeline, maps, pictures, interactive figures, and full-color charts. Home School Kits include the required materials for teaching Heritage Studies at each grade level, and usually includes a Student Text, Teacher Edition, Activity Manual, Activity Manual Answer Key (where needed), Tests, and Tests Answer Keys.

Revised for 2013, World History 4^th edition for 10^th grade is a wonderfully readable text tracing world history from Creation to modern times. This course teaches the interpretation of historical events in light of God's Word, and emphasizes the ministry of the church and obstacles that have confronted it through the ages. Students will be challenged to discover the forces, issues, people, and movements that shape our modern world. The Teacher Edition includes objectives, lesson plan charts, activities and the Toolkit CD that includes maps, charts, primary source documents and more. The Home School Kit includes Student Text, Teacher Edition w/ Toolkit CD, Student Activity Manual, Student Activity Manual Answer Key, Tests, and Tests Answer Key.

This one credit course traces history from Creation through Medieval times, the Reformation and Age of Reason, the founding of the USA, and modern civilizations. The course highlights the factors and consequences of key events and conflicts, while emphasizing five themes: justice, power, citizenship, environment, and world religions. Students will study the rise and fall of various civilizations (in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe) and their views of individualism, justice, citizenship; the impact of trade as well as the roots and influences of Christianity (with overviews of other major religions). Student activities implement primary sources to develop critical thinking skills.

The Home School Kit includes the student text and activities books, teacher's edition, tests and answer key, and student activities answer key. For supplementing and additional research, the publisher website regularly updates Internet links (organized by textbook unit). Each of the 24 chapters in the student Text (593 pgs, pb) provides key themes, chapter outlines, guiding questions, additional info boxes, maps, color photos, and section and chapter reviews (with multi-level thinking questions and key terms). The Teacher Edition (592 pgs, pb) includes text answers as well as suggested discussion topics, additional projects, and direction for all course components. The consumable Student Activities (230 perforated pgs, pb) follows a typical pattern of primary source reading and response (as well as periodic map and other work), and chapter review activities (matching, short answer, and short essay). Consumable Chapter Tests (with Answer Key) employ multiple testing technics, including mapping, short essay, multiple choice and true/false. ~ Ruth