Grade 7-12

 

 Design-a-curriculum Guides to History Plus

 

Social studies objectives—American and world history, geography, government, and economics—are incorporated into an easy-to-use question guide for the study of any period or culture in grades K-12. This section can also be easily used as a working outline for independent study. Activity ideas follow, incorporating objectives in other subjects for those interested in using a unit study approach to history. Also included: teaching tips, instructions for making timelines, lists of map skills, reproducible blank maps, definitions of geographic terms, questions to provide practice in analysis for high school students; lists of literature, games, and movies on video arranged by period with topics for study, and a checklist of objectives for reference in making high school transcripts. Placed third in Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards, unit study category.

 

 

Covers Ancient Civilizations, African and Asian Culture, US Politics

Complete US History Set Text

A History of US (10 Vol. Set) This is a good, in-depth text type book series.  This is for those of you who want 'complete texts'  There are 10 books in this series and can be used for ALL of your US history.      A History of US: Book 5: Liberty for All? 1820-1860   A History of US: Book 6: War, Terrible War 1855-1865   A History of US: Book 7: Reconstructing America 1865-1890   A History of US: Book 8: An Age of Extremes 1880-1917   A History of US: Book 9: War, Peace, and All That Jazz 1918-1945   A History of US: Book 10: All the People 1945-2001     The first 4 books in this series should be covered in K-6   A History of US, Book 1:The First Americans, Prehistory-1600   A History of US, Book 2: Making Thirteen Colonies   A History of US: Book 3: From Colonies to Country 1735-1791   A History of US: Book 4: The New Nation

World History   Ancient History         The Middle Ages           DVD Set from the History Channel:   These are great for seeing history come alive.  Many children just don't learn from reading a history book and some of us just like seeing our history come alive, to re-enforce the books!   Ultimate World History   The Dark Ages DVD Collection $49.95 at The History Channel store! The Dark Ages DVD $16.99 at The History Channel store! Ultimate WWII Legendary Military Aircraft DVD Collection Legendary Aircraft of WWII DVD Collection The World At War: Collector's Edition DVD set:   Visit the WWII Shop at HistoryChannel.com

Everyday Life of the Native Americans (Uncovering History) This series is imported from Italy and is beautiful! A link to all the titles are at the bottom of this page!

US Government

Biographies Catherine, Called Birdy (rpkg) (Trophy Newbery) Lincoln: A Photobiography (Houghton Mifflin social studies) Abraham Lincoln (Dell Picture Yearling Special) Mary Todd Lincoln: Girl of the Bluegrass (Childhood of Famous Americans) Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? (Who Was...?) Thomas Edison: Young Inventor (Childhood of Famous Americans) How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning   What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Who Was Thomas Jefferson?   Who Was Amelia Earhart? (Who Was...?)   Who Was Harriet Tubman? (Who Was...?)

 

The Eclectic Approach Many children find history more interesting when they read a short book about it.  Below are the 'best of the bunch'.

Intro to Economics Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? A Fast, Clear, and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need For Success in Your Career, Business, and Investments (Uncle Eric Book) <- an intro to economics

World History/Culture   The Complete Book of World History (Complete Books) This is a "just the facts" type book.  If you like the eclectic approach but want to be sure you cover it all this is your book!   Many children find history more interesting when they read a short book about it.  Below are the 'best of the bunch'.   Africa South Africa: The Land (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) South Africa the People (Bobbie Kalman Book : the Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series) South Africa: The Culture (Bobbie Kalman Book) African Princess: The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women Asia   China: The Land (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) China: The People (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) China: The Culture (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) Other Countries Other Countries: The Culture (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures)   Faces: Get back issues of the magazine to study various cultures!

   

This is a beautiful series from Italy.  The photos are magnificent!

This exciting new series peels back the years to uncover a wealth of information about ancient civilizations from around the world. Touching upon fashion, warfare, architecture, government, and much more, Uncovering History breathes life into the past. Transparent overlays add to the fun, letting readers make their own discoveries.  (Correlation with National Curriculum
NCSS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9; NSES F, G; NCTE/IRA 7)

Everyday Life in Prehistory (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Ancient Rome (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Ancient Greece (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Medieval Europe (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life of the Vikings (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in the Bible Lands (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Renaissance Times (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in the Ancient Arab And Islamic World (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life of the Native Americans (Uncovering History)

 Everyday Life of the Celts (Uncovering History)

Grade 7-12

 

 Design-a-curriculum Guides to History Plus

 

Social studies objectives—American and world history, geography, government, and economics—are incorporated into an easy-to-use question guide for the study of any period or culture in grades K-12. This section can also be easily used as a working outline for independent study. Activity ideas follow, incorporating objectives in other subjects for those interested in using a unit study approach to history. Also included: teaching tips, instructions for making timelines, lists of map skills, reproducible blank maps, definitions of geographic terms, questions to provide practice in analysis for high school students; lists of literature, games, and movies on video arranged by period with topics for study, and a checklist of objectives for reference in making high school transcripts. Placed third in Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards, unit study category.

 

 

Covers Ancient Civilizations, African and Asian Culture, US Politics

Complete US History Set Text

A History of US (10 Vol. Set) This is a good, in-depth text type book series.  This is for those of you who want 'complete texts'  There are 10 books in this series and can be used for ALL of your US history.      A History of US: Book 5: Liberty for All? 1820-1860   A History of US: Book 6: War, Terrible War 1855-1865   A History of US: Book 7: Reconstructing America 1865-1890   A History of US: Book 8: An Age of Extremes 1880-1917   A History of US: Book 9: War, Peace, and All That Jazz 1918-1945   A History of US: Book 10: All the People 1945-2001     The first 4 books in this series should be covered in K-6   A History of US, Book 1:The First Americans, Prehistory-1600   A History of US, Book 2: Making Thirteen Colonies   A History of US: Book 3: From Colonies to Country 1735-1791   A History of US: Book 4: The New Nation

World History   Ancient History         The Middle Ages           DVD Set from the History Channel:   These are great for seeing history come alive.  Many children just don't learn from reading a history book and some of us just like seeing our history come alive, to re-enforce the books!   Ultimate World History   The Dark Ages DVD Collection $49.95 at The History Channel store! The Dark Ages DVD $16.99 at The History Channel store! Ultimate WWII Legendary Military Aircraft DVD Collection Legendary Aircraft of WWII DVD Collection The World At War: Collector's Edition DVD set:   Visit the WWII Shop at HistoryChannel.com

Everyday Life of the Native Americans (Uncovering History) This series is imported from Italy and is beautiful! A link to all the titles are at the bottom of this page!

US Government

Biographies Catherine, Called Birdy (rpkg) (Trophy Newbery) Lincoln: A Photobiography (Houghton Mifflin social studies) Abraham Lincoln (Dell Picture Yearling Special) Mary Todd Lincoln: Girl of the Bluegrass (Childhood of Famous Americans) Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? (Who Was...?) Thomas Edison: Young Inventor (Childhood of Famous Americans) How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning   What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Who Was Thomas Jefferson?   Who Was Amelia Earhart? (Who Was...?)   Who Was Harriet Tubman? (Who Was...?)

 

The Eclectic Approach Many children find history more interesting when they read a short book about it.  Below are the 'best of the bunch'.

Intro to Economics Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? A Fast, Clear, and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need For Success in Your Career, Business, and Investments (Uncle Eric Book) <- an intro to economics

World History/Culture   The Complete Book of World History (Complete Books) This is a "just the facts" type book.  If you like the eclectic approach but want to be sure you cover it all this is your book!   Many children find history more interesting when they read a short book about it.  Below are the 'best of the bunch'.   Africa South Africa: The Land (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) South Africa the People (Bobbie Kalman Book : the Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series) South Africa: The Culture (Bobbie Kalman Book) African Princess: The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women Asia   China: The Land (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) China: The People (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) China: The Culture (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) Other Countries Other Countries: The Culture (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures)   Faces: Get back issues of the magazine to study various cultures!

   

This is a beautiful series from Italy.  The photos are magnificent!

This exciting new series peels back the years to uncover a wealth of information about ancient civilizations from around the world. Touching upon fashion, warfare, architecture, government, and much more, Uncovering History breathes life into the past. Transparent overlays add to the fun, letting readers make their own discoveries.  (Correlation with National Curriculum
NCSS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9; NSES F, G; NCTE/IRA 7)

Everyday Life in Prehistory (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Ancient Rome (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Ancient Greece (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Medieval Europe (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life of the Vikings (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in the Bible Lands (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in Renaissance Times (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life in the Ancient Arab And Islamic World (Uncovering History)

Everyday Life of the Native Americans (Uncovering History)

 Everyday Life of the Celts (Uncovering History)