
Middle School Ancient History
Contact:
Kristin von dem Bussche
kristinfvdb@gmail.com
Course Time:
This course is offered on Thursdays.
Course Recommendations:
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TN History is recommended for 6th-7th grade students.
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This course, or our Middle School American History: Civil War to the 21st Century,
is recommended for our 7th and 8th grade students. -
If you desire your child to take a history class in a year other than recommended, please speak with the tutor or a member of the Academic Affairs Committee.
Course Text:
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The Mystery of History Volume 1: Creation to the Resurrection (Third Edition)
(The third edition is necessary for updated content and uniformity.)
ISBN- 1892427338
Course Description:
This class will cover ancient history from Creation to the Resurrection.
Students will learn about famous biblical characters, ancient peoples, and well-known
men such as Aesop, Buddha, Pythagoras, Confucius, Emperor Asoka, Herodotus,
Caesar, Hannibal, and Herod.
The textbook for this class is written from a Christian, young-earth perspective, and teaches children to see God's hand throughout history!
Written in a conversational style, many lessons are presented in the form of mini-biographies, integrating fascinating stories with the events of the time.
Weekly pretests, lessons to read at home, taking notes with a study guide, and activities to follow up in class, such as geography, timelines, art projects, a memory challenge, and more will be part of this course.
We may take 1-2 field trips on non-class days, to supplement our study.
Participation will be optional.
Course Class Time:
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We will spend our class time discussing the information covered in homework lessons, completing maps, and other activities that help bring the material to life.
Course Homework Requirements:
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Weekly assignments should take 1-2 hours to complete,
with projects requiring additional time.
Grading:
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10% class participation
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40% homework
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40% quizzes and tests
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10% final project & presentation
Course Supplies:
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textbook
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1.5" binder w. 8 pocketed dividers
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colored pencils for maps
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1 ultra-fine point black Sharpie
**Summer Assignment:
A short reading assignment (pages 1-12) and homework packet will be due the first day of class. You will be able to print it at home, or pick up a packet on Class Rotation day
(the week before classes begin).