This course covers the time periods from the
dawn of civilization to the end of the Middle Ages. The first
semester concentrates on the ancient civilizations of
Egypt, Greece and Rome. The second semester
emphasizes the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This course
includes additional reading, written and oral assignments, map
work and a variety of projects. It also provides
instruction on the art of mind mapping and outlining as
note-taking techniques.
REQUIRED TEXT & TESTS:
TEXT: "Streams of Civilization,
Volume One" by Albert Hyma & Mary Stanton. ISBN
0-89051-017-2. (See note below)
TESTS: Volume One Tests and
Answer Key.
ASSIGNMENT: Before the first day of
class, read page 1-8 "Introducing History."
Parents
will administer and grade chapter tests, while tutor will
provide weekly quizzes and a semester final exam.
Students to provide: 3 ring
notebook, markers, 2 black (fine point) Sharpie pens, highlighters (6
colors), 3-hole punched loose leaf paper (wide-lined), pencils,
pens and 10-15 gel pens.
Optional: colored pencils (for map work).
TEXT NOTE: The following
excerpt is from the Streams of Civilization textbook
foreword:
"Streams of Civilization represents
the fruition of a four-year project sponsored by the
Institute for Creation Research. This volume is
designed to produce a truly objective textbook on world
history, suitable for use in both public and private
schools.
"Practically all previous
textbooks on world history have been written from a secular,
evolutionary, humanistic point of view. Frequently
texts contain an anti-Christian and even anti-American
bias. Such books are offensive to many parents of
public school young people and even more so to both parents
and teachers in Christian schools. Furthermore, such
texts have presented a distorted view of history that has
contributed to a strong modern-day decline of interest in
history as a subject for serious study, especially ancient
and medieval history. Thus there has been a great need
for an introductory textbook of world history which attempts
to remedy these deficiencies.
"A public school textbook should
be objective, recognizing that parents and pupils represent
a wide variety of philosophical, political, and religious
beliefs. Every attempt has been made to present a
balanced and objective perspective on world history which
should commend itself to all types of school systems. For
example, the evidences for both the creationist and
evolutionist interpretations of prehistory are
given.
"The Judeo-Christian background
of western history is presented objectively and thus not
offensive to those of other faiths. Western Civilization is
emphasized, but not over-emphasized, with much space devoted
to the important histories of African and Asian
peoples.
"Throughout the book, the writers
and editors have conscientiously tried to give an objective
view of the history of the world in such a way as to satisfy
the needs of both public and private schools."
Total Due:
$205.00 per semester
Tuition
includes tutor provided materials,
maps, notebook dividers and supplementary supplies. Students are individually responsible for the purchasing the
texts and materials listed above.
Payment Options:
$205. 00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full
per semester at the time of registration.
This course is designed to instill a passion
for the individuals and events that make up the history of our
world, and convey the knowledge that all current events hinge on
and are impacted by past historical events. Use of visual
and oral projects and hands-on tutorial methods, this course
promises to make history come alive for the students.
Semester I (Fall) - TEXTS
& TESTS
TEXT:
"The Story of the World - Volume One: Ancient Times"
by Susan Wise Bauer, REVISED EDITION ISBN: 978-1-933339-00-9
This easy-to- read history text,
presented in a story-type format, will serve as a springboard
for each unit.
In addition to the texts, we will then branch out to
supplemental literature and readings, map activities and various
projects.
TESTS: Volume One Tests and Answer Key. Parents will administer and grade chapter tests.
Semester
II (Spring) - TEXTS & TESTS
TEXT: "The Story of the World, Volume
Two: Middle Ages" by Susan Wise Bauer, REVISED EDITION ISBN
978-1-933339-09-2
This easy-to-read history text,
presented in a story-type format, will serve as a springboard
for each unit.
In addition to the texts, we will then branch out to
supplemental literature and readings, map activities and various
projects. Parents will administer and grade chapter tests.
TESTS: Volume Two Tests and Answer
Key. Parents will administer and grade chapter tests.
Students to provide: 3 ring
notebook, 15+ gel pens, markers, highlighters (6 colors), loose
leaf paper (wide-lined), pencils, pens. Optional: colored
pencils for map work.
Total Due:
$205.00 per semester
Tuition
includes
tutor provided materials, folders, notebook dividers, maps and
supplementary supplies, Students are individually responsible
for the purchasing the texts and tests listed above.
Payment Options:
$205. 00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full
per semester at the time of registration.
