torikei Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 What Teaching Company dvd's have you found appropriate for the junior high age student? I would like to use it to focus on notetaking. I'm thinking something having to do with Egypt, Greece or Rome. Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, Tori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in SWVA Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 My son (13) and I just finished their course on Ancient Egypt and really enjoyed it. We are almost finished with Meteorology and really like that one also, although it was a bit technical - a lot of new vocabulary. I think he will watch it again after he has had a little more math and science. Susie in SWVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikei Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 That's too funny! Those were exactly the courses I've been thinking about. :001_smile: Thanks so much for responding. Tori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 The Ancient Egypt with Bob Brier is great. My kids loved it even in early elementary grades. Do be aware that the Mythology courses, which are very good, do discuss some very adult topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 What Teaching Company dvd's have you found appropriate for the junior high age student? I would like to use it to focus on notetaking. I'm thinking something having to do with Egypt, Greece or Rome. Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, Tori We have used and loved The Iliad, The Odyssey, the Aeneid, Greek Tragedy, Classical Mythology (all by Elizabeth Vandiver) used them for school for 13 y/o DD; 11 y/o DS was also listening and liked them We did not finish Rome- a visual exploration. Somehow, audio works better for us than video. We currently use and like Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages and Late Middle Ages by Philipp Daileader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chai Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 We are just starting Classical Mythology with Vandiver. She is really interesting! You do need to look out for mature topics (think Freud and Oedipus). After 3 lectures, we're hooked. Just listened to one lecture so far of Origins of Great Ancient Civiliations with Harl. That lecture was interesting with lots of good pictures and maps. He says "um" a lot though. I need to listen to more lectures before I can give it a solid recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Ds viewed Hubble last year and enjoyed it. Dd viewed History of the English Language--good set, but she didn't finish it. She loves the Ancient Egypt one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Rufus Fears on Greece or Rome is also very good. Several of his lectures translate well as just CDs if you can only get an audio copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jabberwocky Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 We are just starting Classical Mythology with Vandiver. She is really interesting! You do need to look out for mature topics (think Freud and Oedipus). After 3 lectures, we're hooked. My son has also expressed an interest in the subject of classical mythology. (Also the Egyptians, Incas, Aztecs and Mayans. He's a bit hard to pin down. LOL) So I'm wondering... how "adult" are we talking here? I mean, is it explicit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) My son has also expressed an interest in the subject of classical mythology. (Also the Egyptians, Incas, Aztecs and Mayans. He's a bit hard to pin down. LOL) So I'm wondering... how "adult" are we talking here? I mean, is it explicit? There is ONE lecture (entitled "monstrous females and female monsters") in which the phrase se*ual penetr*tion" is mentioned a few times (very matter-of fact, not in a pornographic way) A younger student might have questions that would be uncomfortable to answer. All the other lectures I found OK, nothing of concern. (Of course, your mileage may vary; classical mythology is full of adultery and seduction and behavior we would not want our kids to model... but so is the Bible) Edited August 18, 2011 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thank you, regentrude! I appreciate the heads-up. My kids are older and pretty mature, we do a good job of handling that kind of stuff around here so long as it isn't gratuitous or explicit or anything like that. Sounds like the lecture would be a good fit! As to the original question- I'd like to hear some more recommendations my self.... :hat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikei Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions. I just ordered Ancient Egypt, The Illiad and The Odyssey. For next year, I ordered Early Middle Ages. I decided to save the mythology course for high school. Thank again for all the suggestions, Tori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions. I just ordered Ancient Egypt, The Illiad and The Odyssey. For next year, I ordered Early Middle Ages. I decided to save the mythology course for high school. Thank again for all the suggestions, Tori Please let us know what you think of these programs for your 6th grader. Even what you think of the first few lectures would be swell. I love the idea of these DVDs but haven't taken the plunge and ordered any yet. (so pricey...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Please let us know what you think of these programs for your 6th grader. Even what you think of the first few lectures would be swell. I love the idea of these DVDs but haven't taken the plunge and ordered any yet. (so pricey...) The Vandiver lectures work very well as audio CD - you do not need the DVD. I had luck finding some of them used on Amazon. Also: wait for the sales! Every lecture goes on sale at some point in the year - NEVER pay the sticker price! Some people say their library has them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikei Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'll be sure to update once we start using them. I agree they are expensive to use. I actually bought the Ancient Egyptian series for $69. I think that is the cheapest I've ever seen it. :D My husband had ordered some lectures for me under his own name. That was some time ago and they keep sending him special codes enticing him to order again. I will receive the exact same catalog twice. His always has the better deal as an extra bonus "please order again" coupon is included. If anyone is interested in the catalog code for the Ancient Egypt series let me know and I'll share it. Tori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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