quelques_fleur Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I could use some feedback on what to choose for middle school social studies and science. Here is some background info: My family is Eastern Orthodox Christians (Greek Orthodox specifically). We have had trouble with some of the Christian based curricula because of the doctrinal concerns that come up occasionally. I also personally believe in an Old Earth versus a Young Earth, which presents its own set of unique challenges within the Christian curricula. I was looking into Mystery of History and The Human Odyssey for middle school years 6th through 8th. I liked the way Mystery of History seemed similar to the Story of the World but it seems to spend a bit more focus on YEC concepts and even doctrinal concepts that I wasn't sure I could easily use the curriculum in our homeschool. Can I use that curriculum and just skip over some of the lessons that I have issues with and still get a good feel for the curriculum? How do I avoid the YEC stuff that comes up. In line with my background info, what sort of science options would you say I have. I don't necessarily have to follow a Christian curriculum either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Would you use a secular history like History Odyssey? You could then add religious history as a really seperate subject which might allow you to look at it in a more focused way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 What time period will you be studying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quelques_fleur Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 I would be fine with a secular curriculum and teach church history separately. I haven't heard of History Odyssey. I took a quick look and it seems interesting. I want to do a chronological study of history starting in 6th grade with ancient times, 7th grade middle ages and use 8th grade for modern time. Trying to plan for September...thanks for any help :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 My personal preference would probably be to move to reading individual books, rather than using a curriculum, once they were old enough to manage some popular history books aimed at adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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