Homemama2 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Next year for 5th gr. and 3rd, I want to focus mostly on American History. We will be using SOTW 3 also, but I need some ideas for American History. What are your favorites for these ages? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm going to "guess" by your siggy that you wouldn't mind a Christian curriculum (since you are using Apologia!). HOD Bigger Hearts might be a good fit for BOTH your kids (but you would have to look at the placement chart). Guest Hollow is also a very well put together FREE AMerican History curriculum. Bright ideas press has just put out an All American History Jr. for the ages you have. Though I've not used it, I would recommend anything put out by BIP. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 TruthQuest would also be a great supplement to SOTW and would cover the ages of your children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I would consider MP's American Studies for those ages, especially if you just want history and not an entire program/guide/core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm enjoying Bigger Hearts with my 3rd grader right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 My kids will be in 4th and 5th next year and I am also using SOTW3 with American history. I did a schedule that just sort of mushed it all together into one big curriculum using SOTW3 (and SOTW4, but this schedule will take us through four years of history classes), Hakim's History of US, Usborne Encyclopedia of World History and Kingfisher's History Encyclopedia (along with a few other supplements). I can get you a link to the document if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Sonlight's D &E is American history and I think it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillysmom216 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I would appreciate this. I plan on using these materials as well as Collier. Thanks! My kids will be in 4th and 5th next year and I am also using SOTW3 with American history. I did a schedule that just sort of mushed it all together into one big curriculum using SOTW3 (and SOTW4, but this schedule will take us through four years of history classes), Hakim's History of US, Usborne Encyclopedia of World History and Kingfisher's History Encyclopedia (along with a few other supplements). I can get you a link to the document if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 My kids will be in 4th and 5th next year and I am also using SOTW3 with American history. I did a schedule that just sort of mushed it all together into one big curriculum using SOTW3 (and SOTW4, but this schedule will take us through four years of history classes), Hakim's History of US, Usborne Encyclopedia of World History and Kingfisher's History Encyclopedia (along with a few other supplements). I can get you a link to the document if you'd like. I would appreciate this too! We will be to SOTW3 for next year and I was wondering where to fit in American History. I didn't really want to wait until the end of the SOTW 4 but wasn't sure how to go about adding it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Winterpromise American Story 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Here ya go! But I warn you, it's a huge schedule. It will be our history study for the next four years. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B0JPrUaqIOjLOWQzOWYyZTItYjI4Yy00NmZhLTk0MTUtYTBhZDM3OGM0MGU3&hl=en_US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm using The Complete Book of United States History with additional books added in. There's also Oak Meadow's US history course, which is designed for 5th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 We are in the middle of the second book of Collier's The Drama of American History. I'm using the series as bedtime reading. So far, so good. I'm intending to re-do it, more independently with some "reports" for 6th grade. Thanks to K-8 Board and SpyCar for turning me onto it, and swimmermom3 for selling it to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Here ya go! But I warn you, it's a huge schedule. It will be our history study for the next four years. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B0JPrUaqIOjLOWQzOWYyZTItYjI4Yy00NmZhLTk0MTUtYTBhZDM3OGM0MGU3&hl=en_US Thanks! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Here ya go! But I warn you, it's a huge schedule. It will be our history study for the next four years. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...0MGU3&hl=en_US Wow! Thanks for sharing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm going to "guess" by your siggy that you wouldn't mind a Christian curriculum (since you are using Apologia!). Good Guess!!:D Yes, I'm looking for something Christian, but I appreciate all replies. Thanks everyone, I've got a great looking list now to start checking out. I'm getting excited about teaching American history already. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 One more option and it's free. http://guesthollow.com/homeschool/history/booksandmaterialslist.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Welcome. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverland Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 When you get to the American Revolution - try Liberty's Kids series. It's on netflix streaming. My dd loves it and retains a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 If I had 3rd and 5th graders, I would seriously consider doing this course (or at least using it as a spine) with that age range. There are two volumes that serve as the main texts, and additional books for timelines, documents, and maps. There is also an optional Literature Package that coordinates with the History study. http://www.notgrass.com/america_the_beautiful.php Although the website says the course is for 5th--8th graders, I have the course (without the Literature Package) and it seems more suitable for 3rd--6th to me, or even earlier as a Read Aloud. In fact, I plan on using two main texts as group Read Aloud materials for the next two years as we study US History -- and this will be with twin K/1st graders and a 2nd/3rd grader for those years. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Sonlight D & E are wonderful cores (my favorite SL years), and 3rd & 5th grades would be perfect ages. Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 If I had 3rd and 5th graders, I would seriously consider doing this course (or at least using it as a spine) with that age range. There are two volumes that serve as the main texts, and additional books for timelines, documents, and maps. There is also an optional Literature Package that coordinates with the History study. http://www.notgrass.com/america_the_beautiful.php Although the website says the course is for 5th--8th graders, I have the course (without the Literature Package) and it seems more suitable for 3rd--6th to me, or even earlier as a Read Aloud. In fact, I plan on using two main texts as group Read Aloud materials for the next two years as we study US History -- and this will be with twin K/1st graders and a 2nd/3rd grader for those years. HTH. I appreciate you mentioning this! I was thinking about it for our 2nd round of American history, but it's good to know that it would work for youngers too. (Maybe I could actually combine my kids in something!:tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have always done and loved Sonlight for History. Grades 3 & 5 would work perfecty with the years they do American History. You could do the 2 year American History (which is what I'm doing) or you could go with the condensed version which is 1 year. I but the basic core books that you use for while at a time and get the readers and read alouds at the library. I don't follow the program to a T but I use it as a guide. I throw in "The Light and the Glory for children" books when it seems appropriate because I love those books and they are interesting for the kids. My older kids who did Sonlight developed a love for History by reading "real" books about the different people or times we were learning about. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Here ya go! But I warn you, it's a huge schedule. It will be our history study for the next four years. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B0JPrUaqIOjLOWQzOWYyZTItYjI4Yy00NmZhLTk0MTUtYTBhZDM3OGM0MGU3&hl=en_US :thumbup1: WOW!! That looks perfect! THANK YOU for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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