proverbs356lady Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I'm looking into using Winter Promise American Story 1 next year. I was wondering if it has changed much from 2006 until now? If you've used any of the earlier versions, did you like earlier or current books and/or Instructor Guides better? :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The American Story 1 program has changed drastically since 2006. It was completely rewritten for the 2008 catalog to correspond with the new American Crossing program and to aim a bit closer to a younger elementary age. The original program was a bit higher in level. The "spine" changed, though the new spine isn't very spine-like. The old spine was DK American History Ency. The new spine is American Story: 100 True Tales. There are now fewer paper crafts. Northeast Indians, Southwest Indians, and American History Mini-books are three paper craft titles (Scholastic) which are no longer included. Now there is an Early American Trades and Crafts activity book (and soon to be re-introduced as a kit, I believe, as it was last year.) The 2006 version included an optional schedule for Hakim's Story of US volumes 1-5, while the new release has that plus Government available as a supplement for purchase for high school (but not included in the AS1 IG anymore). As for my opinion on the two programs, we had both IGs and I chose to use the newer one. That's mostly because I was doing it with a second grader. If I were teaching an advanced 3rd grader or an older student I would likely have preferred the first version. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The American Story 1 program has changed drastically since 2006. It was completely rewritten for the 2008 catalog to correspond with the new American Crossing program and to aim a bit closer to a younger elementary age. The original program was a bit higher in level. The "spine" changed, though the new spine isn't very spine-like. The old spine was DK American History Ency. The new spine is American Story: 100 True Tales. There are now fewer paper crafts. Northeast Indians, Southwest Indians, and American History Mini-books are three paper craft titles (Scholastic) which are no longer included. Now there is an Early American Trades and Crafts activity book (and soon to be re-introduced as a kit, I believe, as it was last year.) The 2006 version included an optional schedule for Hakim's Story of US volumes 1-5, while the new release has that plus Government available as a supplement for purchase for high school (but not included in the AS1 IG anymore). As for my opinion on the two programs, we had both IGs and I chose to use the newer one. That's mostly because I was doing it with a second grader. If I were teaching an advanced 3rd grader or an older student I would likely have preferred the first version. HTH. That's good to hear. I just bought the 2006 set used, including the IG, I still need to buy a couple titles, but otherwise it was pretty mucha full set. I wondered how it was different from the new one out. I am combining it with core 3 and the first half of core 100 from SL (which used Hakim's history books so I am glad to hear the WP IG also includes it). I am using it with a 10 & 11 year old so the older version should work well right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I think the 2006 edition will be a much better option for your dc, Brandy, especially if you add the Hakim books. The latest edition would probably be too "young" for them. Which titles do you need to buy? If you list them, we might be able to tell you whether or not you can get by without them. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proverbs356lady Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thank you "Snow White". That was very helpful. I will be doing AS1 with my 9 yr old and using SL regular readers for LA. I wonder if that'll beef it up a little or if I should plan to add other books? I can add other SL titles if necessary. Any other comments are most welcome! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I think it should be fine for a 9yo. If you LOVE books and want to add more, you always have that option (we subbed some and added a couple... just for fun). Brandy, since AS1 isn't your only program (you're using it alongside Core 3 and SL100), it should be fine. Usually I would recommend American Crossings for a 10 and 11yo if you were using just WP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I think the 2006 edition will be a much better option for your dc, Brandy, especially if you add the Hakim books. The latest edition would probably be too "young" for them. Which titles do you need to buy? If you list them, we might be able to tell you whether or not you can get by without them. Cat These are the titles I plan on getting based on the new listing in the catalog, I have no idea if they are actually scheduled in the 2006 IG I am getting so perhaps you ladies can help me figure out which ones are used. "Make-Your-Own" American History book If you lived in Colonial times Colonial life Benjamin franklin If you lived at the time of the American Revolution The revolutionary John Adams Amazing, Inmpossible Erie Canal The trail of tears A pioneer sampler Plains Indian Teepee village More than moccasins If you lived with the Hopi "Make your own" Natice American book Indian tribes of north america Early American trades and crafts kit book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I'm looking into using Winter Promise American Story 1 next year. I was wondering if it has changed much from 2006 until now? If you've used any of the earlier versions, did you like earlier or current books and/or Instructor Guides better? :glare: We used the 2006 AW and AS 1 and enjoyed them a lot. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 These are the titles I plan on getting based on the new listing in the catalog, I have no idea if they are actually scheduled in the 2006 IG I am getting so perhaps you ladies can help me figure out which ones are used. "Make-Your-Own" American History book Y If you lived in Colonial times N Colonial life N Benjamin franklin N If you lived at the time of the American Revolution N The revolutionary John Adams N Amazing, Inmpossible Erie Canal N The trail of tears Y A pioneer sampler Y Plains Indian Teepee village Y More than moccasins Y If you lived with the Hopi Y "Make your own" Natice American book Y Indian tribes of north america Y Early American trades and crafts kit book N The new AS1 spends more time on the Colonial days and the American Revolution, which is why there are so many new resources in those eras. The new spine also has a lot less text, so there is time to add those titles with the one-per-week American Story: 100 True Tales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 The new AS1 spends more time on the Colonial days and the American Revolution, which is why there are so many new resources in those eras. The new spine also has a lot less text, so there is time to add those titles with the one-per-week American Story: 100 True Tales. Thank you, That will make my shopping much easier now that I know which ones I should get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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