jenn&charles Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I've put my Awesome History Timeline Schedule online: http://www.guesthollow.com/homeschool/history/awesomehistory/awesome_history.html Some of the pages don't have anything yet as I'm pasting in the info from a Word document, but I thought I'd share what I have up in case it's useful to anyone. Basically it's a history curriculum/schedule in a timeline format. I'm currently working through it with my son and we've both learned a lot. I have a lot of reasons why I created it but one is because I wanted something totally chronological. It's a total pet peeve of mine when history books jump all over the place covering concepts, civilizations, dynasties, etc. instead of WHEN the darn stuff happened. Give it to me all at once. I promise I can keep track of the threads. ;) I also wanted to see how world history and American history are intertwined. Why learn about them separately? I'm finding that I understand the flow of history so much better now that we are studying them in tandem (although you could use the schedule to focus on either one instead of both). I also understand so much better how events in one part of the world affected another. It really is a "small world" when you study it like this... Another reason...I don't like rushing through history. I like to linger and really know what was going on (and/or sometimes get the heck out of a time period because it's BORING or we're tired of it or whatever, lol). I like to use a variety of resources and need flexibility. I also got tired of paying hundreds of $$ for history programs that just didn't cut it in so many ways. So...here is my creation and solution to all of the above and more. I should finish putting it all online by sometime next week. The Awesome History Timeline Schedule is designed for my son and he's been rating items as we use them. As for what age it's for...my son is currently in middle school and will be using the schedule into high school. It's so easy to tweak though, you could really use it for any age or just use it to get a few extra ideas for any other history curriculum. Let me know if you have any questions or if I can do something better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 WOW! :w00t: That is amazing....truly amazing! Thank you for sharing your hours and hours and hours of work. :001_smile: I have hours and hours and hours of browsing and planning and tweaking in store.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 WOW! :w00t: That is amazing....truly amazing! Thank you for sharing your hours and hours and hours of work. :001_smile: I have hours and hours and hours of browsing and planning and tweaking in store.... Thank you! If you want the Word version, let me know. You can change anything you want to totally customize it. I haven't posted it in the clear because it hogs so much bandwidth every time it's downloaded. However, for those who want to use my schedule and alter it for themselves, I'll send a link to where it's hiding. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thank you! If you want the Word version, let me know. You can change anything you want to totally customize it. I haven't posted it in the clear because it hogs so much bandwidth every time it's downloaded. However, for those who want to use my schedule and alter it for themselves, I'll send a link to where it's hiding. ;) Oh, Yes, Yes, YES. Please!!!!!!!!! Just this afternoon, I was looking over three different history programs and trying to figure out HOW to do things chronologically. I was driving myself crazy. Thank you!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Yes please! That would be great. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Oh, Yes, Yes, YES. Please!!!!!!!!! Just this afternoon, I was looking over three different history programs and trying to figure out HOW to do things chronologically. I was driving myself crazy. Thank you!:001_smile: Will PM you the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thank you! This is amazing!! It will be well used and well loved!!!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This is amazing! We are currently at around year 1750 and I'd love to have the word version for those years and forward if you have them. cjgrubbs (at) hotmail (dot) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 This is amazing! We are currently at around year 1750 and I'd love to have the word version for those years and forward if you have them. cjgrubbs (at) hotmail (dot) com On it's way and I've PM'd the others who want the Word version as well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 :hurray: WOW! That is a LOT of work! Your generosity is amazing. I'd love to have the Word version as well. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This is amazing! We are currently at around year 1750 and I'd love to have the word version for those years and forward if you have them. cjgrubbs (at) hotmail (dot) com Me too! Thank you so much!! tmmymcdnl at yahooo dot com ETA: just pm me the link if that is easier for you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma2Luke Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This is incredible! Thank you for this wonderful resource! I too would love a word version, if I may!! Thank you thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm going to faint. Thank you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Wow!! I would love the word version. You are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I would love the file, too! Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Please PM me with the link! :001_smile: I'm drooling on my keyboard...:drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffnkids Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This is excellent! Thank younfor sharing. I would also love to have the file :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 AMAZING!!! I would love the word version. THANK YOU!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thank you! If you want the Word version, let me know. You can change anything you want to totally customize it. I haven't posted it in the clear because it hogs so much bandwidth every time it's downloaded. However, for those who want to use my schedule and alter it for themselves, I'll send a link to where it's hiding. ;) **Waves arms frantically jumping up and down yelling "Oh! Oh! Me! Me!"** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Wow, this is amazing... I think I know what we are doing after US History! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 That was a heck of a lot of work! Wow. Thanks. I'd love a Word doc as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thanks! The Word doc would be great too!!! Could you PM me a link? Thanks!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This is Awesome. :D I would love the word document also. Thank you! :001_tt1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I would love the Word link. Please PM me. This is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thank you, Jenn! This is amazing. I would love the link also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Wow, that is impressive! I would like the word document, please. Thank you for sharing your hard work! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 That is awesome! Thank you for sharing. We are set for this year, but I may use some resources for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Ok, I think I sent a link to the Word document out to everyone who wanted one. If I missed you, please let me know! I'm going to continue working on the online schedule but probably won't update the Word schedule as it's just too hard to work on two schedules at once. Just check my website for updates or subscribe to my blog. If you want your Word schedule to look just like what's online, you can copy the online table and paste it into a blank Microsoft Word page (make sure its in web format and not print format). It pastes perfectly. Then you can tweak it to your heart's content. :) More pages are posted on my site today...I should be done with the rest soon! After that I'll start adding more A History of Us chapters in (amongst other things). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammieb Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 If you wouldn't mind sending the link for the Word file ONE MORE TIME, I'd really appreciate it :)! This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I know it took you awhile to get it all lined out like this. Thanks so much for sharing! Tammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Jenn, thank you for generously sharing your hard work with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceofnature Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Amazing! We would love the word version as well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 If you wouldn't mind sending the link for the Word file ONE MORE TIME, I'd really appreciate it :)! This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I know it took you awhile to get it all lined out like this. Thanks so much for sharing! Tammie I just sent it! :) I've been adding in Map Trek assignments to the online version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Amazing! We would love the word version as well. Thanks! PM'd you. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Amazing! PMing you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I haven't looked thru it yet, but I have used some of your other things. With that experience, I'll go out on a limb here and say YOU are awesome! Thanks for your generosity, Jenn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Amazing! PMing you... On its way! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 On its way! :D Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lorax907 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Jenn--I'd love access to the word version as well. Thanks for all of your hard work and your willingness to share. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calledtobehome Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 This is awesome! I would live the Word version also. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 This is so amazing. I'm loving it already! ANy plans to add ancients to it at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 This is awesome! I would live the Word version also. Thanks Sent it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 This is so amazing. I'm loving it already! ANy plans to add ancients to it at some point? Yes, I've thought about it and will probably get to it at some point. Since it's unlikely I'll be covering ancient history again with Otter it's low on the list. ;) The only point of doing it would be to get a few extra $ from the commission I get from Amazon links. Still...I would really like having an ENTIRE history schedule from the beginning to today. So, yeah...one of these days! I have to decide what direction my website is going to take. Otter is my last kid to homeschool. When I'm done with him I may want to try to make some $$ developing curriculum or...something. I just can't see giving it all up completely as I love it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Sent it! Benigne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Benigne! I just learned a new word, lol. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hscherger Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I would love the word version :) scherger5 (at) hotmail.com THANK YOU!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 I would love the word version :)scherger5 (at) hotmail.com THANK YOU!!! Sent! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmeraldGirl Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thank you! If you want the Word version, let me know. You can change anything you want to totally customize it. I haven't posted it in the clear because it hogs so much bandwidth every time it's downloaded. However, for those who want to use my schedule and alter it for themselves, I'll send a link to where it's hiding. ;) Oh, my, you have certainly done it again! We are going through your original American History and am so grateful. Would appreciate the Word link also, please :001_smile: God bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Oh, my, you have certainly done it again! We are going through your original American History and am so grateful. Would appreciate the Word link also, please :001_smile: God bless you! Sent :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Only Children Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Truly inspiring! I plan on getting my teeth into as soon as I can. Not sure if I am a box checker or not ? :D My son is also in middle school so this seems great. I hope you don't mind that I pinned a link to your blog on Pinterest, it's the only way I can remember things, this is for my youngest so the brain isn't what it used to be, kwim? Thank you for this amazing wealth of information! Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justkeepswimming Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 We would love the word doc as well! Thank you very much! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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