
Social Studies/History
High School
American History (Hamilton)
High School American History is a full-year course which fulfills the state of Florida’s history credit requirements. Beginning in the 15th century, students will progress chronologically through the history of the United States, highlighting key events, people, and places.
The first semester will cover Christopher Columbus through Reconstruction. The second semester’s study will continue from the end of the 19th century moving forward to the present. In additon to the textbook, we will read primary source documents (letters, speeches, short stories, and poetry) which reveal what people were thinking and feeling in the past. Students will also have opportunities to analyze and communicate their understanding of historical events through writing and research.
Materials Required:
Exploring America, parts 1 and 2 by Ray Notgrass.
Note: I highly advise beginning an early search for gently used copies of the book to control costs. Suggested outlets are Abe Books, Thrift Books, or Bright Light Books.
Middle School
Florida History (Hamilton)
Middle School American History is a one-year course geared towards offering a comprehensive, bird’s eye view of the history of the United States tailored to the middle grade levels. Using the book series, A History of US by Joy Hakim, we’ll begin with the first Americans -native Americans- and move forward to present-day America. I highly suggest beginning an early search for used copies of the text because they are readily available and a great way to control costs. Additionally, we’ll look at letters, speeches, short stories, and poetry from each era. These will help reveal what people were thinking and feeling in the past. We’ll round out our studies with a few hands-on projects that help illuminate the events covered in the text.
Materials Required:
A History of US by Joy Hakim
Elementary
Geography
God’s World -Around the World in 180 Days (Geography and World Cultures)- Part 2: Mrs. O'Riordan
Grades 2-5
Come explore God’s World as we travel to 10 different countries on 6 continents and learn the geography, customs, language and arts of places around the world. Each month will focus on a new place as students learn mapping skills, animal habitats, create crafts, enjoy music, and taste exotic foods from various places across the globe. Emphasis will be placed on the beauty and differences of all God’s people and the unique traits and manners of each area.
Students will complete a passport and travel folders as we travel thru the year and each student will have the opportunity to participate in our Christmas Around the World Gingerbread Project and our World Showcase featuring costumes, crafts, foods and projects from the various countries.
**Elementary Geography is a 3-part rotating series- these classes may be taken in any order.
Part I- 10 World Countries, Part II- 10 World Countries, Part III- Road Trip USA
Part 2 Focus Countries include:
Supplies Needed
1. Student’s will need to purchase a world map. A file folder system is used in class.
2. Parents must have a Teacher Ease account.
3. Weekly emails will be sent with homework assignments and class updates.
No minimum reading or writing level is required. Stories and information will be read by teacher and learning will be interactive and project oriented.
4. $25 materials fee is due at registration.
4th and 5th World History: Seeing the Big Picture Part I--Mrs. Aviles
Travel back in time and experience a history class like no other! We’ll take a deeper look into the events, people, and places that made their mark on history. Using a multimodal learning approach will allow all types of learners to be engaged. Each 3-6 week unit is project-based, with hands-on activities, quality literature, and much more. From discovering the structures of ancient Egypt, to exploring Rome’s rise to dominance, to investigating the adventures of the explorers of the New World, we’ll see how God was working through it all.
**Elementary History is a 2-part rotating series- these classes may be taken in any order.
Part I- World History, Part II- American History
World History Units Include- Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, Chinese Dynasties, Aztecs, Age of Exploration
Supplies Needed
1. Parents must have a Teacher Ease account.
2. Weekly emails will be sent with class updates and additional optional assignments to continue learning.
3. $25 materials fee is due at registration.