amsunshine Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 This year, the time period we've studied is from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance (yes, we are going slowly, but deeply, taking rabbit trails where we like). We could go on, but I feel myself itching to stop and do an in-depth study of Renaissance artists. We like to take rabbit trails but I feel like this would be more of an art history diversion as opposed to a "real" history diversion. Tell me this is ok! We will pick up where we left off next year. I just want to really dig into Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, etc. with TGC lectures, Sister Wendy and other DVDs I can get my hands on to make the art really come alive for them. Ok, this is kind of selfish of me because I would have loved this at their ages. Any cons to this? Lay them on me. I'm a big girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Go for it! :) Honestly, even if you ended up skipping some History and starting up next year further in the time line, the History police will NOT come knocking. ;) History is such a vast subject with just way too much detail for anyone to do it all, even spending decades on it. So go with what excites you, and enjoy. :) Warmest regards, Lori D. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'd say at this time of year if you still have the drive to do something, you better do it! (It beats the alternative - looking around at our recent work and thinking how much more of this do we need to complete to be done?!) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Absolutely ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 No cons whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Honestly, history is so broad that I think as long as you're doing *something* from history, and you're including perspectives from outside your own locality somewhere during K-8, you're doing just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 History is fractal. You can never study all of history. There will always be more history to learn. If you find inspiration to go in depth into something do it while you are still inspired. :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 What you are describing is very similar to how history happens at our house. I say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yay! Thanks everyone. We will go for it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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