Medieval Civilizations grades 6th-9th
Monday 9:00-10:00
Content:
Using non-fiction and fictional literature, students will learn independent and critical thinking skills, and will be able to apply them to open-ended, anaylytical questions and writing in the following topics:
1. The Fall of the Roman Empire 5. Medieval Japan 9.The Reformation
2. Islamic Civilization 6. Medieval Europe 10. The Scientific Revolution
3. Medieval China 7. Civilizations of the Americas 11. The Age of Exploration
4. Medieval Africa 8. The Renaissance
Required Reading Materials:
Textbook and TAS!Student Workbook must be brought to every class! Other required materials may be bought (new or used) or checked out at the library.
Global Studies: Civilizations of the Past and Present by Brun (Amsco Publications) buy used through Amazon.com
TAS! Ancient Civilizations Student Workbook by John De Gree (Take A Stand Publications)
TAS! Medieval Flashcards by John De Gree (Optional and only available in pdf format at this time)
Other Required Readings ( In Order of Reading for the School Year):
Tales from World Epics by John Marcatante (Amsco School Publications)-- Need to have by start of semester
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green-- Need to have by start of semester
The Magna Charta by James Daugherty
Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle
Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray
The Door in the Wall by Marguerit De Angeli
The World of Columbus by Genevieve Foster
Price: $180.00 per semester (16 weeks). This is a year course. (two semesters)
How to Enroll: Please refer to How to Register
Using non-fiction and fictional literature, students will learn independent and critical thinking skills, and will be able to apply them to open-ended, anaylytical questions and writing in the following topics:
1. The Fall of the Roman Empire 5. Medieval Japan 9.The Reformation
2. Islamic Civilization 6. Medieval Europe 10. The Scientific Revolution
3. Medieval China 7. Civilizations of the Americas 11. The Age of Exploration
4. Medieval Africa 8. The Renaissance
Required Reading Materials:
Textbook and TAS!Student Workbook must be brought to every class! Other required materials may be bought (new or used) or checked out at the library.
Global Studies: Civilizations of the Past and Present by Brun (Amsco Publications) buy used through Amazon.com
TAS! Ancient Civilizations Student Workbook by John De Gree (Take A Stand Publications)
TAS! Medieval Flashcards by John De Gree (Optional and only available in pdf format at this time)
Other Required Readings ( In Order of Reading for the School Year):
Tales from World Epics by John Marcatante (Amsco School Publications)-- Need to have by start of semester
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green-- Need to have by start of semester
The Magna Charta by James Daugherty
Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle
Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray
The Door in the Wall by Marguerit De Angeli
The World of Columbus by Genevieve Foster
Price: $180.00 per semester (16 weeks). This is a year course. (two semesters)
How to Enroll: Please refer to How to Register
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Ancient Civilizations grades 6th-9th
Monday 10:00-11:00
Content:
Using non-fiction and fictional literature, students will learn independent and critical thinking skills, and will be able to apply them to open-ended, analytical questions and writing in the following topics:
1. Early Human Civilizations 5. Ancient Greece 9. Ancient China
2. Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush 6. Greek Literature 10. Confucianism
3. Ancient Hebrews 7. Ancient India 11. The Roman Republic
4. Judaism 8. Hinduism and Buddhism 12. Christianity
Required Reading Materials:
Textbook and TAS!Student Workbook must be brought to every class! Other required materials may be bought (new or used) or checked out at the library.
Global Studies: Civilizations of the Past and Present by Brun (Amsco Publications) buy used through Amazon.com
TAS! Ancient Civilizations Student Workbook by John De Gree (Take A Stand Publications)
TAS! Ancient Flashcards by John De Gree (Optional and only available in pdf format at this time)
Other Required Readings ( In Order of Reading for the School Year):
Tales from World Epics by John Marcatante (Amsco School Publications)-- Need to have by start of semester
Tales of Ancient Egypt by Roger Lancelyn Green-- Need to have by start of semester
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's
Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
Price: $180.00 per semester (16 weeks). This is a year course. (two semesters)
How to Enroll: Please refer to How to Register
Using non-fiction and fictional literature, students will learn independent and critical thinking skills, and will be able to apply them to open-ended, analytical questions and writing in the following topics:
1. Early Human Civilizations 5. Ancient Greece 9. Ancient China
2. Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush 6. Greek Literature 10. Confucianism
3. Ancient Hebrews 7. Ancient India 11. The Roman Republic
4. Judaism 8. Hinduism and Buddhism 12. Christianity
Required Reading Materials:
Textbook and TAS!Student Workbook must be brought to every class! Other required materials may be bought (new or used) or checked out at the library.
Global Studies: Civilizations of the Past and Present by Brun (Amsco Publications) buy used through Amazon.com
TAS! Ancient Civilizations Student Workbook by John De Gree (Take A Stand Publications)
TAS! Ancient Flashcards by John De Gree (Optional and only available in pdf format at this time)
Other Required Readings ( In Order of Reading for the School Year):
Tales from World Epics by John Marcatante (Amsco School Publications)-- Need to have by start of semester
Tales of Ancient Egypt by Roger Lancelyn Green-- Need to have by start of semester
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's
Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
Price: $180.00 per semester (16 weeks). This is a year course. (two semesters)
How to Enroll: Please refer to How to Register
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American History grades 6th-9th
Monday 1:00-2:00
Content:
Using non-fiction and fictional literature, students will learn independent and critical thinking skills, and will be able to apply them to open-ended, analytical questions and writing in the following topics: (American Revolution to 1914)
1. The American Revolution 5. Founding the Republic 9. The Civil War, Compare and Contrast
2. The Declaration of Independence 6. The U.S. as a Young Nation 10. Reconstruction
3. Effects on France 7. Westward Expansion 11. Immigration
4. The U.S. Constitution 8. The Civil War, Causes 12. World Power
Required Reading Materials:
Textbooks and TAS!Student Workbook must be brought to every class! Other required materials may be bought (new or used) or checked out at the library.
Homework Helpers U.S. History (1492-1865) by Ron Olson (buy used through Amazon.com)
Homework Helpers U. S. History (1865-Present) by Ron Olson (buy used through Amazon.com)
TAS! American History (From the Amer. Revolution to 1914) Student Workbook by John De Gree (Take A Stand Publications)
TAS! American History Flash Cards by John De Gree (Optional)
Other Required Readings ( In Order of Reading for the School Year):
Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare-- Need to have by start of semester
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes-- Need to have by start of semester
Poor Richard by James Daughtery
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
Something Upstairs by Avi
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
Price: $180.00 per semester (16 weeks). This is a year course. (two semesters)
How to Enroll: Please refer to How to Register
Using non-fiction and fictional literature, students will learn independent and critical thinking skills, and will be able to apply them to open-ended, analytical questions and writing in the following topics: (American Revolution to 1914)
1. The American Revolution 5. Founding the Republic 9. The Civil War, Compare and Contrast
2. The Declaration of Independence 6. The U.S. as a Young Nation 10. Reconstruction
3. Effects on France 7. Westward Expansion 11. Immigration
4. The U.S. Constitution 8. The Civil War, Causes 12. World Power
Required Reading Materials:
Textbooks and TAS!Student Workbook must be brought to every class! Other required materials may be bought (new or used) or checked out at the library.
Homework Helpers U.S. History (1492-1865) by Ron Olson (buy used through Amazon.com)
Homework Helpers U. S. History (1865-Present) by Ron Olson (buy used through Amazon.com)
TAS! American History (From the Amer. Revolution to 1914) Student Workbook by John De Gree (Take A Stand Publications)
TAS! American History Flash Cards by John De Gree (Optional)
Other Required Readings ( In Order of Reading for the School Year):
Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare-- Need to have by start of semester
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes-- Need to have by start of semester
Poor Richard by James Daughtery
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
Something Upstairs by Avi
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
Price: $180.00 per semester (16 weeks). This is a year course. (two semesters)
How to Enroll: Please refer to How to Register
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The Modern World grades 6th-9th
Monday 2:10-3:10
Content:
Using non-fiction and fictional literature, students will learn independent and critical thinking skills, and will be able to apply them to open-ended, analytical questions and writing in the following topics:
1. Western Political Thought 5. The Age of Imperialism 9. World War II- Causes of Appeasement
2. The Age of Revolution 6. Causes of World War I 10. The Cold War in Europe, 1945-1960
3. The Napoleonic Age 7. Effects of World War I 11. The Cold War in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 1945-1980
4. The Industrial Revolution 8. The Rise of Totaltarianism 12. Create Your Own Assignment
Required Reading Materials:
Textbooks and TAS!Student Workbook must be brought to every class! Other required materials may be bought (new or used) or checked out at the library.
Global studies: Civilizations of the Past and Present by Brun (Amsco Publications) buy used through Amazon.com
TAS! Modern World History Student Workbook by John De Gree (Take A Stand Publications)
TAS! Modern World History Flashcards by John De Gree (Optional and only available in pdf format at this time)
Other Required Readings ( In Order of Reading for School Year):
Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy-- Need to have by start of semester
Animal Farm by George Orwell-- Need to have by start of semester
Stalin: Russia's Man of Steel by Albert Marrin
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Invasion: The Story of D-Day by Bruce Bliven Jr.
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yeh Mah
Price: $180.00 per semester (16 weeks). This is a year course. (two semesters)
How to Enroll: Please refer to How to Register
Using non-fiction and fictional literature, students will learn independent and critical thinking skills, and will be able to apply them to open-ended, analytical questions and writing in the following topics:
1. Western Political Thought 5. The Age of Imperialism 9. World War II- Causes of Appeasement
2. The Age of Revolution 6. Causes of World War I 10. The Cold War in Europe, 1945-1960
3. The Napoleonic Age 7. Effects of World War I 11. The Cold War in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 1945-1980
4. The Industrial Revolution 8. The Rise of Totaltarianism 12. Create Your Own Assignment
Required Reading Materials:
Textbooks and TAS!Student Workbook must be brought to every class! Other required materials may be bought (new or used) or checked out at the library.
Global studies: Civilizations of the Past and Present by Brun (Amsco Publications) buy used through Amazon.com
TAS! Modern World History Student Workbook by John De Gree (Take A Stand Publications)
TAS! Modern World History Flashcards by John De Gree (Optional and only available in pdf format at this time)
Other Required Readings ( In Order of Reading for School Year):
Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy-- Need to have by start of semester
Animal Farm by George Orwell-- Need to have by start of semester
Stalin: Russia's Man of Steel by Albert Marrin
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Invasion: The Story of D-Day by Bruce Bliven Jr.
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yeh Mah
Price: $180.00 per semester (16 weeks). This is a year course. (two semesters)
How to Enroll: Please refer to How to Register
