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World History - Senior High School

Full Year Course - Available 2008-09

Tutor Name: Mrs. Valerie Swedlund   
Target Group: 9th - 12th Grades  
Class Size Limit: TBD  
Prerequisite: none
Class Type: Full Year course - offered alternating years

Class Description:

   
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.

TEXT: "Streams of Civilization, Volume One" by Albert Hyma & Mary Stanton.  ISBN 0-89051-017-2. (Available at Rainbow Resources for $15.95).  TESTS: Volume One Tests and Answer Key.  (Available at Rainbow Resources for $2.95)

This textbook has made every attempt to present a balanced and objective perspective on world history, providing evidences for both the creationist and evolutionist interpretations of prehistory, for example.  Volume One provides a comprehensive overview from Creation through about AD 1620. In addition to the text, the book includes illustrations, maps, review questions, vocabulary lists and projects.  Parents will administer and grade chapter tests, while tutor will provide weekly quizzes and a semester final exam.

Students to provide: 3 ring notebook, 1 double pouch folder, markers, highlighters (6 colors), 3-hole punched loose leaf paper, pencils, pens.  Optional: colored pencils, colored ink pens.


Total Due:  $195.00 per semester  Tuition includes tutor provide materials, Students are individually responsible for the purchasing the texts and materials listed above. 
Payment Options: $195. 00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full per semester at the time of registration.  
Payable to: Valerie Swedlund
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World History - Middle & Junior High School

Full Year Course - Available 2008-09

Tutor Name: Mrs. Valerie Swedlund   
Target Group: 5th - 8th Grades  
Class Size Limit: TBD  
Prerequisite: none
Class Type: Full Year course - offered alternating years

Class Description:

   
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) - TEXT: "The Story of the World - Volume One: Ancient Times" by Susan Wise Bauer, REVISED EDITION ISBN: 978-1-933339-00-9 (Available at Rainbow Resources for $13.25) TESTS: Volume One Tests and Answer Key (Available at Rainbow Resources for $10.25).  

Semester II (Spring) - TEXT: "The Story of the World, Volume Two: Middle Ages" by Susan Wise Bauer, REVISED EDITION ISBN 978-1-933339-09-2 (Available at Rainbow Resources for $13.25). TESTS: Volume Two Tests and Answer Key (Available at Rainbow Resources for $10.25).  This easy to read history text, presented in a story-type format, will serve as a springboard for each unit.  

Both semesters, 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 while the tutor will provide weekly quizzes and a semester final exam. 

Students to provide: 3 ring notebook, 1 double pouch folder, markers, highlighters (6 colors), 3-hole punched loose leaf paper, pencils, pens.  Optional: colored pencils, colored ink pens.


Total Due:  $195.00 per semester  Tuition includes tutor provide materials, Students are individually responsible for the purchasing the texts listed above. 
Payment Options: $195. 00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full per semester at the time of registration.  
Payable to: Valerie Swedlund
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