dorothy Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 do I do with 11th and 12th grade? If we keep plugging along, my eldest dd wil get 2, rather than 3, rounds of chronological history and will only have 11th and 12th grade left at that point. What would I do for the two years? I will not have time for another round so what should I focus on? Does a Great Books study take the place of history? Should I focus on American History and Government for two years? Should we pick one period in history and become "experts"? I am definitely getting ahead of myself, but am trying to create a BIG PICTURE for us. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I vote American History and Government. We're only doing 2 rounds as well and then I plan on making sure she understands her own country. I want to study the constitution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ummto4 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 And economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 American history, and government/economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I would check to see what the state require for graduation. Most require American History and Government/Economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I would continue in the rotation--do great books for ancients and then do a year that include some medieval and some early mod--sort of stretch that medieval another hundred years or so to include the development of Am gov. I would add in some readings like Thomas Paine and deTocqueville (hope I spelled that right). If you follow WTM, you just fold in those readings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 In high school, we also have done American History, Geography, Economics, Government, and a class I call Philosophy, World Views, and Ethics. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I would check to see what the state require for graduation. Most require American History and Government/Economics. There are no requirements for homeschoolers to graduate, although it might be useful to see what is required for public school students to graduate...and that is usually American history and U.S. government/economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Another option is to study the whole sweep of history one more time, as a college-type survey course, by semester: 11th Grade, Fall Semester ------- Ancient Civilizations 11th Grade, Spring Semester ----- Middle Ages 12th Grade, Fall Semester -------- Exploration & Discovery 12th Grade, Spring Semester ----- Modern Times (with a focus on American Government, assuming you are in the USA) In this way your daughter would be exposed to the broad overview of history once again. She could thoroughly memorize/master the timeline (highlights) of Western civilization, something most college graduates have not done. She could also focus on one particular (more detailed) subject of interest as a research topic for each semester. This might be good preparation for college-level courses (a semester is usually 15 weeks, but you could make yours 18 weeks or half of your school year). I think that for a mature enough junior/senior HS student, especially one who has studied history chronologically TWICE, this would be the way to go. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I would consider doing what floated my boat...perhaps more history of the time period the student felt most passionate about. Perhaps geography, civics, philosophy. Wow, I think it's an exciting prospect to have the freedom to do what appeals...or fulfill requirements...or both. We are passionate about history and literature here...my son will have done two cycles by grade 10 too, and I am looking forward to the prospect of following deeper into his areas of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 We will only have time for two rounds with 2 years to spare. I plan to a/ take longer the second round and/or b/ do a year of New Zealand and Australian history and a year where the children can study a period/event in history that inspires/interests them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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