Penny_P Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 DS12 is a little out of sequence with classical history. Is there an engaging curriculum for middle school that is fun and thought-provoking, yet age appropriate with some of the more delicate topics? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Can you be more specific with "delicate topics"? Have you looked into the Catholic Textbook Project texts? Or Connecting With History? Both have stuff you'd be looking at for a 12 yr old Catholic viewpoint of history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny_P Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'll look further into Catholic Textbook Project- the cover looks pretty, although it says it's for 8-10th grade. Connecting with History isn't out yet for logic stage modern history. I also don't want to be flipping through different resources. It's too hard for me to keep him and myself organized. On further thought, maybe there aren't too many delicate topics for a bright 12 year-old. It's not like he's a sweet 6-year-old Disney princess, like his sister was a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 if you'd be up for a year of U.S. history, I highly recommend From Sea to Shining Sea: The Story of America from CSTP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 They have four volumes out so far. Crimson Wife mentioned From Sea to Shining Sea. It is aimed at kids in grades 5-9 and teaches American history & geography. All Ye Lands is world geography & cultures (+ overview coverage of world history through 1800s). It is geared for grades 6-9. Light to the Nations has two parts. Part 1 is Jesus through the Counter Reformation-ish/Exploration timeframe; ends around 1715. It is geared for grades 7-9; Part 2 is "modern history". It is geared for grades 8-10. I've only seen Light to the Nations 1 in person. There are a few threads about these texts on here, if you can find them. The reading level varies by the volume. Were you looking specifically for Modern History? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny_P Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 I am looking for modern history- 1800 or so to present. DS studied early American history ad nauseum last year at ps. My first impression of Light to the Nations 2 is that it might be a bit on the hard side, even though DS is a good reader. I'll look at it more closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny_P Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Anyone with any on-line suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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