My kids and I loved this course. The children learned about events and people from these time periods in a manner that caused them to reflect on their own ideals and where they come from. The course ties in The Fourth Turning, by Strauss and Howe. This helped us understand the main reason for studying history. History repeats itself, and we are able to learn from the mistakes and successes of past generations. The nonfiction novels selected are fantastic and interesting. Several of the chosen novels have multiple reading levels to address the needs of a wide range of students. The hero reports also bring in a positive twist to what could otherwise be a depressing time period. This is a fantastic course.
My kids and I loved this course. The children learned about events and people from these time periods in a manner that caused them to reflect on their own ideals and where they come from. The course ties in The Fourth Turning, by Strauss and Howe. This helped us understand the main reason for studying history. History repeats itself, and we are able to learn from the mistakes and successes of past generations. The nonfiction novels selected are fantastic and interesting. Several of the chosen novels have multiple reading levels to address the needs of a wide range of students. The hero reports also bring in a positive twist to what could otherwise be a depressing time period. This is a fantastic course.