JenneinCA Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi I am trying to figure out a way to use Crash Course World History as our history course this year. I will have a sophomore and a freshman (and likely an elementary school tag a long). I can see the videos and they each last about ten minutes. We could certainly discuss them and talk about what is happening, but that wouldn't give me anything on paper. Has someone else done this already and care to share? Jennefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 That is so weird. My daughter was asking me the same thing today. I think we are going to line up the topics and use a spine for what isn't covered. Which spine? I don't know yet. Maybe someone will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Ha, my sister is using Crash Course US History with her dd16 as a preview for her APUSH class (dniece is not homeschooled). We were just talking about it this morning! I think using the videos in combination w a spine of some sort and writing papers would make for a great (and entertaining) year of world history :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I love this idea! :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 We are matching the videos up with our lessons this coming year. I've already watch a number of them and really enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 We used CC World History last year along with readings from a textbook, essays, historical fiction and primary sources, documentaries and portfolio. It was pretty cool. Crash course can be refreshingly irreverent and isn't aimed at elementary aged kids, so be prepared for mention of "skoodilypooping" and such... We'll be watching the US History this year (and the new world history series just for fun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 For those that have done this already, what book did you use to go along with the videos? I am most interested in something for my high schoolers. We would need something that is secular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I love Crash Course. You could add a formal geography course to go with it. It would be easy to map out because of the CC titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Just a note, it looks like there is a transcript button if case what to read through the videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 If you want a textbook, K12's World History: Our Human Story is the high school version of the Human Odyssey series. If you'd prefer a college level text, Ways of the World is excellent. (I have not used Crash Course, BTW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I'm purchasing an older edition of Western Civilization by Speilvogel. I figure it will come in handy over and over the way my college art book has. Using Amazon, you can find the older editions for around thirty dollars rather than the 130.00 prove tag of the new edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3andme Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Some of the AP World History teachers have students watch these over the summer and fill in guided outlines or questionnaires to encourage more active viewing. You can purchase these premade ones or you can also find some free ones by googling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Some of the AP World History teachers have students watch these over the summer and fill in guided outlines or questionnaires to encourage more active viewing. You can purchase these premade ones or you can also find some free ones by googling. You didn't happen to run across any video viewing guides for US history, did you? FYI, apparently this John Green is also the author of "The Fault in Our Stars", did not know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 You didn't happen to run across any video viewing guides for US history, did you? FYI, apparently this John Green is also the author of "The Fault in Our Stars", did not know that. Yes he is. We met him and his brother Hank at vidcon. They are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Some of the AP World History teachers have students watch these over the summer and fill in guided outlines or questionnaires to encourage more active viewing. You can purchase these premade ones or you can also find some free ones by googling. I am swooning! Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedarling Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 My 7th grader did Starline Press workbooks as her spine, and then I wrote on the topic of each section the Crash Course video that covered that period/topic. She LOVED history if it was Crash Course (otherwise she loathes it). Wish I had known about the viewing guides!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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