Kelley Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I have managed to stay away from textbooks.... I would love to be able to stay away from the boring:p textbooks in High School, any ideas if such a worthy curriculum is available for the High School years in regards to Social Studies. I love history to be a "story", for that in reality is what it is....Textbooks IMHO kill the love for history.... Thanks! Kelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 You might look into Trisms; it's a research based approach to history. There are some users on this board so it has been mentioned previously. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That covers history, literature, philosophy, and government all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 How about KONOs' high school history? I've not used it, but it looked like it added in activities and literature when I saw it several yrs ago. Blessings, Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnatbeach Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Oh yes! Konos History of the World 1 and 2 are fabulous! There is a message board you can join to get the specifics, but those kids are loving history!There is also a high school American history. The Hulceys have taken Konos HOW students on field trips to Europe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Have you taken a look at TruthQuest? This is a living books approach with Christian analysis and commentary. The commentary could be skipped if you need secular. Otherwise, Tapestry of Grace, Ambleside Online's House of Education, and Sonlight all come to mind. These are all Christian, as I'm sure you're aware. I also like TWTM's high school ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelley Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thanks for the ideas...I will do some research. Kelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 sort of do something on my own. I'm going to use online timelines to pick out historical things we need to study and have my kids research them, write papers, and put the information on timelines. Another thing I am considering is just using my timeline figures purchased from Amy Pak, and using them as the guide for items to study. We'll use many books from our home library, as well as the internet and library (for the more important topics), and the kids can write reports, etc. Of course we will have some discussions as well. I think this will work out so much better for my kids, and it won't cost us nearly as much as some of the other programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We're using the Teaching Company high school history video classes with our readings. Linwood Thompson dresses the part of someone in that day's lectures. He does a nice job getting you to see different characters viewpoints,too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Peace walking LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 also looks interesting. I'm actually thinking about using their science/history guides at some point. I like that they have activity choices in a variety of learning modalities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielle Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 How about Annenberg/CPB. The Biography of America series is great. They have lots of civics and a Western Civ class. Most of the series have companion websites for further info, and texts if you want them. www.learner.org Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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