"Pilgrims, Patriots and
Presidents" - the focus of this course is the history of
America and how it fits into the larger global historical
picture, while emphasizing the contributions of the Pilgrims,
the Patriots and the Presidents of the United States of
America. The easy-to-read texts, presented in story-type
format, serve as a springboard for each unit. In addition
to the texts, this course uses supplemental literature, map
activities and various hands-on projects. Parents will
need to administer and grade chapter tests. Using visual
and oral projects and hands-on tutorial methods, this course
promises to make history com alive for the students.
Semester I (Fall)--TEXT &
TESTS:
Text: "The Story of the
World--Volume 3: Early Modern Times: From Elizabeth the
First to the Forty-Niners" by Susan Wise Bauer.
ISBN: 0-9714129-9-5. History of the world from 1600 to
1850.
Tests: Volume Three Tests and Answer
Key. Parents will need to administer and grade chapter
tests.
In addition to the texts, we will branch
out into additional literature and readings, map activities
and various projects.
Semester II (Spring)--TEXT &
TESTS:
Text: "The Story of the
World--Volume 4: The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to
the End of the USSR" by Susan Wise Bauer. ISBN:
0-9714129-9-5. History of the world from 1850 to
2000.
Tests: Volume Four Tests and Answer
Key. Parents will need to administer and grade chapter
tests.
In addition to the texts, we will branch
out into additional literature and readings, map activities
and various projects.
Students to provide: 3 ring notebook, markers, highlighters (6
+ colors: blue, pink, purple, yellow, orange, green), loose leaf paper
(wide lined), scissors, 10-15 gel pens, pencils and pens. Optional: colored pencils for
map work.
Total Due:
$205.00 per semester
Includes
tutor provide materials
Payment Options:
$205. 00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full
per semester at the time of registration.
In his farewell address, Ronald Reagan said
if we forget what we have done, we will forget who we are.
We all need to know about this land we love. Using visual
and oral projects, hands-on tutorial methods, and online
resources and activities, this class will discover the history
of our nation, who chose to lead us and what they did with the
awesome power given to them. The text is accompanied by am
online interactive website called the Roadmap, which provides
terms, timelines, laws, treaties, historical maps, a quiz center
and much more. To view all of the content for the Roadmap,
students will need a internet connection, Flash player and Adobe
Acrobat Reader. The site is best viewed using the latest version
of Firefox.
Text: TBD
Student is responsible for
purchasing text, tests, supplies listed above and the on-line
Roadmap subscription.
Students provide: 3-ring notebook,
markers, 2 black (fine point) Sharpie pens, highlighters (6+
colors), loose leaf paper (wide-lined), pencils, pens and 10-15
gel pens. Optional: colored pencils (for map work).
Total Due:
$205.00 per semester
Includes
tutor provided materials, maps, notebook dividers and
supplementary supplies.
Payment Options:
$205. 00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full
per semester at the time of registration.
