juliajulia Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I am/was planning on using these books for my US History this year. Since I was just going to purchase an online subscription to the RoadMap I have put planning this part of our school year off til recently. Now I have found that RoadMap no longer exists - YIKES! I have looked and looked all over the web for lesson plans and assistance and have been able to find none. Can anyone HELP?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 No longer exists? I just looked at the website, here: http://www.roadmaptolastbesthope.com/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 It appears to still be there - with a few new bells and whistles since I used it http://www.roadmaptolastbesthope.com/about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Sure doesn't look like it's defunct. http://www.roadmaptolastbesthope.com/ Have you tried calling customer service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Home Alabama Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Months ago when I was researching Last Best Hope, I found out that Roadmap was not available. The best substitute I could think of was Hippocampus for American history. They offer textbooks to go along with lessons/video. There are map and writing exercises too. You could probably use Last Best Hope if you could figure out how to incorporate the videos with the chapters- I imagine that would take a bit of work though. I'm not sure if this is any help at all, but you can see Hippocampus here: http://www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus/History%20%26%20Government;jsessionid=3340D961711A2E27CA1A1A65920CDBFB We have not used hippocampus, so I can't give a recommendation. I'm shopping for an American history as well to use with my oldest when she is in 11th grade next year. I have considered both of these programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Sure doesn't look like it's defunct. http://www.roadmaptolastbesthope.com/ Have you tried calling customer service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 hiccup :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliajulia Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Yes, it looks like it is AOK (which is the root of my problem) but you can't actually get it. Called customer service and was told "This is the wrong number. You need to call..." 5 separate times. After lots of transfers I finally got a voice mail. Nice lady called back immediately to tell me HMH no longer is selling this product. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handmaiden Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yes, it looks like it is AOK (which is the root of my problem) but you can't actually get it. Called customer service and was told "This is the wrong number. You need to call..." 5 separate times. After lots of transfers I finally got a voice mail. Nice lady called back immediately to tell me HMH no longer is selling this product. :crying: Oh no!! Say it isn't soooooo!!! :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliajulia Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 I wish I could, Handmaiden. I have even tried emailing Bennett. No response. Someone contact him please!!! We are now going with 'A Patriot's History of the United States' plus original documents because of input I received from Hillsdale College. I found a little help with lesson plans and tests here - http://www.patriotshistoryusa.com/teaching-materials/ I sure do wish I could use Roadmap though as it seems that it would have lots of great resources with a lot less thinking/work from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliegmom Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Following! My dd will also be studying American history next year. I am already seeing that Sonlight is not a good fit. I am considering Notgrass or America the Last Best Hope for next year. I just requested Bennett's books from the library to preview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliajulia Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 I haven't read much into either book but, from what I have seen, "ALBH" is an easier read. But I like "APHUS" a lot too. I went with the latter because of the recommendation from Hillsdale and because I could find some help with lessons online. I'm getting the Patriot's Reader (not sure if that is actual title) in the mail soon and hope that is helpful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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