Guest ATSmith Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 We are finishing up The Story of the World, I would like to do US History next. I'd like one that acknowledges America's Christian roots without diving into the "America is God's chosen country" stuff. Upper Elementary age. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 What Christian roots does America have? I'd suggest one that is based on primary resources. Think Like A Historian has a good set up for American history, easily supported with historical fiction (Learning Adventures has a good, manageable book list.). Or working through Mrdonn.org for a more hands on approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjokim Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Have you looked at Sonlight? Their American History cores (D and E) are some of the most popular. I've heard really excellent things about the books selections - so even if you don't use the whole core you could incorporate some of the books. http://www.sonlight.com/DCD5.html#included-items http://www.sonlight.com/EC5.html#included-items 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshineslp Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I've heard great things about Time Traveler Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) All American History by Bright Ideas Press. It is laid out well and easy to implement. The teacher's manual includes literature suggestions and other ideas. There is a volume 1 and 2. ETA: it is written for middle school but is adaptable for younger or older Edited December 19, 2015 by jewellsmommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbatoo Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 We loved Sonlight D and E! They include books from muliple viewpoints. We did drop one book from each level because that series was too much predestination. Overall it was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I really enjoyed Sonlight D and E too--some of our favorite cores. We didn't use The Light and the Glory though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhsmom Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have found Guest Hollow's free history curriculum to be a great resource for teaching American History in upper elementary. After years of SOTW, I was ready for something different. We use some of the ideas from Guest Hollow, read a lot of books from various lists, and we try to watch great videos that we can find. We are watching Liberty Kids right now and the kids are loving it. http://www.guesthollow.com/homeschool/history/americanhistoryindex.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 My kids really enjoyed Notgrass' American History program. They offer a book with original source docs. My kids are history buffs and they still learned a ton from Notgrass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticHaiku Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'd suggest one that is based on primary resources. Think Like A Historian has a good set up for American history, easily supported with historical fiction (Learning Adventures has a good, manageable book list.). Or working through Mrdonn.org for a more hands on approach. Do you have a link for Think Like A Historian? I have tried to search it but I an getting to many different results. I think the phrase is too common and it isn't narrowing down to the actual curriculum. I did find Reading like a Historian but that appears to be for older students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Might help if I remembered the correct name, eh? :o It's Reading Like A Historian: https://sheg.stanford.edu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacell Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I really like the looks of BJU's History texts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 The Classical Historian has an American History curriculum that should fit the bill and is wonderful, if your child is middle school aged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillStanding Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Beautiful Feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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