Hen Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I am looking at the courses taught by Lingwood Thompson from Bellflower highschool. He has "Early American History: native Americans through the Forty-Niners" and also "World History: the fertile crescent to the American Revolution." They are on sale right now, I was thinking these might be an interesting way to cement our history courses. anyone, anyone? here are the links: World History American history I want to add that they are courses taught on DVD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I just bought the Early American History to use this coming year. I hope to preview the first disc this weekend. I was told that the instructor dresses up in costume for each lecture. It comes with a study guide that has a few vocab words, several comprehension questions and a couple of essay questions for each lesson. The study guide includes the answers to all of the comprehension questions and the main points that should be covered in each essay question. It also comes with the standard TC course guidebook that has an outline of each lesson. The outlines are much simpler than in the standard TC courses. The recommended text to go with the course is The Story of America by Garraty. It does include a few other suggested books. I plan to use History of US since I will be using it with younger students rather than high school age students. (To clarify, TC does not mention History of US - it is simply what I own and plan to use.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I have watched the World History by the same instructor. I love them, and so did my boys. I will NOT be selling mine -- they're a keeper! These are not as intense as the higher level courses, but very enjoyable nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 "World History: the fertile crescent to the American Revolution." We love Linwood Thomspon! He's a hoot! That is a great series. Great price now, too... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann@thebeach Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I know these are intended for older grades but what ages would you say would be the earliest to benefit-as a general idea? Specifically the Amer History mentioned above? I got the mailer too and they look really great! Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I know these are intended for older grades but what ages would you say would be the earliest to benefit-as a general idea? Specifically the Amer History mentioned above?I got the mailer too and they look really great! My 8 year old loves them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlq4 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Our 9yo & 12yo sons loved the World History. We used the DVD's as a supplement to our regular history program. They looked forward to each lesson! Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBre Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I just got the catalog in the mail, too, but had never heard of this company before. It says this is a high school course, so does everyone who's seen it agree that my 10th grader (ds15) would be challenged enough? They're not too young for him? He's historically performed slightly below grade level, however, I don't want to insult him. I am also considering SL 120 American History or 420 American History/Civics. I like the idea of a DVD based course, however, because ds is also in full time public high school and doesn't have much time to read and review, etc. at home (and his resistance to it is great). He's always learned very well visually and these videos sound like they're very visually interesting with the instructor in character and all. I could still supplement with the SL books, too. Does anyone know where we can see an exerpt of the TC DVDs? I didn't see one on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academy of Jedi Arts Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 why...why...WHY did you have to post these were on sale? You have me thinking very eeeeeevil thoughts! :smilielol5: Linwood Thompson ROCKS!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBre Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 So does anyone happen to have a promo code or coupon code for the Teaching Company??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thank you everyone for your replies, they were very helpful! Breann, I don't think you need a coupon, they are just on sale over at their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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