Subject:History Class:World History: Creation to Resurrection Grades:3rd -- 8th Teacher:
Stacy Farrell
Contact:
847-841-1090
Students: Minimum
5- Maximum 15
Description:
Have you ever wondered what was happening in China when the Israelites crossed the Red Sea? What famous Bible figure lived when the Trojan Horse was built? Who lived in North America about the same time Jeremiah wrote Lamentations? Which Bible figures were contemporaries with Greek thinkers like Socrates and Plato?
"Learn how God, since the beginning of time, has sought to reveal Himself to man. From Noah and Abraham and Moses, to the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans, the Lord has been at work to testify to His presence and tell us who He is." (From the cover of Mystery of History by Linda Hobar:)
Students will work with timelines, history notebooks, maps and memory cards as they are introduced to world history using Linda Hobar’s Mystery of History as a core curriculum, augmented by resources from Diana Waring, Answers in Genesis, B.A.S.E. Institute, History Thru the Ages, TruthQuest, and others. All facts and legends will be viewed through a biblical perspective.
Parents are always welcome to drop in and learn with students!
Required Materials:
(Preferably) White 1 three-ring notebook with a clear cover pocket for student artwork and ruled 3 x 5 index cards.
Optional Materials (highly recommended): The Mystery of History Volume I by Linda Hobar, and Diana Waring’s audio resources, What in World's Going on Here? Volume 1 and True Tales and More True Tales: Ancient Civilizations. (If there is sufficient interest, we can research group discounts.)
About the Teacher: Stacy has been a freelance writer since the early 1980’s and has published articles in magazines such as Moody and Decision. As a freelancer, she has done a variety of writing projects for small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations, and served for seven years as business consultant to a litigation practice specializing in civil rights and constitutional law. But, to date, her greatest work and privilege has been home educating Roger Dean and Ryan, her precious sons, for the past three years
Fee: $5.00 per child/class, plus a one-time $15.00 material fee.
Subject:History Class:World History: Early Church & Mid. Ages Grades:3rd -- 8th Teacher: Stacy Farrell Contact: 847-841-1090 Students: Minimum 5- Maximum 15
Description:
This class is co-taught by Stacy Farrell and Jenny Westfallen (see Hands On US History for information about Jenny Westfallen) “Mystery of History Volume II provides a historically accurate, Bible-centered approach to learning the history of the early Church through the Middle Ages. The completely chronological lessons span the continents to shed new light on who walked the earth when and how God revealed Himself to mankind during this pivotal period of history. “Be it a lesson from Germany, China, Zimbabwe, or Iceland, the author leads students to all corners of the globe in the order that major events occurred there... [Students… discover that soon after St. Patrick delivered the Gospel to Ireland, the Western Roman Empire fell in Europe; Mohammed introduced Islam to the world about a decade after King Arthur rode with his knights; the Vikings ravaged parts of Europe while the Maori settled New Zealand; and Joan of Arc tragically burned at the stake while the [Incas built] their golden empire in South America!” (From the back cover of Mystery of History Volume II by Linda Hobar) Students will work with timelines, history notebooks, maps, memory cards and crafts as they explore world events that shaped the Early Church and the Middle Ages. Mystery of History and Diana Waring’s resources will comprise the core curriculum. Parents are always welcome to drop in and learn with students!
Required Materials:
(Preferably) White 1” three-ring notebook with a clear cover pocket for student artwork, tab dividers, and ruled 3 x 5” index cards
Optional Materials (highly recommended): The Mystery of History Volume II by Linda Hobar, and Diana Waring’s audio resources, “What in World's Going on Here? Volume 2” and “True Tales from the Times of Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries.” (If there is sufficient interest, we can research group discounts.)
About the Teacher: Stacy has been a freelance writer since the early 1980’s and has published articles in magazines such as Moody and Decision. As a freelancer, she has done a variety of writing projects for small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations, and served for seven years as business consultant to a litigation practice specializing in civil rights and constitutional law. But, to date, her greatest work and privilege has been home educating Roger Dean and Ryan, her precious sons, for the past three years
Fee: $5.00 per child/class, plus a one-time $15.00 material fee.
Subject:History Class:World History 1500 -- 1900 Grades:7th -- 12th Teacher: Cindy Schuman Contact: 847-742-2563 Students: Minimum 5- Maximum 10
Description: We will be studying the time period of late 1400’s to 1900 AD around the world using Streams of Civilization Volume 2 as our main textbook (Chapters 1 -10). Along with it we will be using Genevieve Foster books; The World of Columbus and Sons, The World of Capt. John Smith, George Washington’s World, and Abraham Lincoln’s World. From the Streams of Civilization Volume 2 will be chapter tests and vocabulary. From Genevieve Foster books will be a report on one person mentioned in the book. This will be shared in class. With the following week having a debate on a chosen topic portraying the person in the report. The grade and ability of the student will determine the work expected. In class there will be discussions on what was read during the week, and on the reports in progress. Also additional information will be given in class for that time period.
Required Materials: Streams of Civilization Volume 2, Genevieve Foster books; The World of Columbus and Sons, The World of Capt. John Smith, George Washington’s World, and Abraham Lincoln’s World.
Fee: $4.00 per child/class, plus a one-time $3.00 material fee.
