mamakelly Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 We have a hectic schedule this year. I know it's not idea, but I really need American History for a 5th grader, that's open and go. I'd like to find something without a lot of extra components that's pretty straight forward. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I'm confused. What about history isn't open and go? How do you make history convoluted. Most of the players are already dead and there isn't much to do but read about them anyway? Do what we've done for years: Go to the library, look in the kids non fiction section under 970s (American History) and flip through or check out a few books from various series. Find one series that you like, then order that set online (or reserve the books online) and read the books. Our library has several series of "not really textbooks, but kind of" on American history for children. When you finish one series, start another series from the beginning. Then another. Discuss how certain "over view" texts exclude some information, but not others. Using "Just Books" is how we have done History, (and science) for years. It's open and go (because it's a book, written TO the reader) and I'm just not a "craft" person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 We use Nottgrass and that is very open and go, although there are various components. There is information a couple posts down on Nottgrass that several of us have contributed to. Check it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, KrissiK said: We use Nottgrass and that is very open and go, although there are various components. There is information a couple posts down on Nottgrass that several of us have contributed to. Check it out. DUH! I can't believe I didn't think of Notgrass! I've literally been wracking my brain all week trying to come up with something other than a BJU or Abeka textbook. I haven't used Notgrass for any of my kids under high school, but I read that thread about it and it sounds perfect for what we need this year. Thank you thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Another option is All American History. I have found it to be more comprehensive than Notgrass and like the student workbook very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 *ahem* Notgrass was a bust for us. I just listed my set on the Classifieds board, if you're interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions OkBud. I read Landmark with my older kids and it was a real snoozer, but that version looks updated. I'll have to check out all of these before I pull the trigger on Notgrass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamamoose Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 9:42 PM, Gil said: I'm confused. What about history isn't open and go? How do you make history convoluted. Most of the players are already dead and there isn't much to do but read about them anyway? Do what we've done for years: Go to the library, look in the kids non fiction section under 970s (American History) and flip through or check out a few books from various series. Find one series that you like, then order that set online (or reserve the books online) and read the books. Our library has several series of "not really textbooks, but kind of" on American history for children. When you finish one series, start another series from the beginning. Then another. Discuss how certain "over view" texts exclude some information, but not others. Using "Just Books" is how we have done History, (and science) for years. It's open and go (because it's a book, written TO the reader) and I'm just not a "craft" person. I think that’s what she means. ? She doesn’t want to go to the library and have to pre read and re read books and look for something to fit the time period and wonder if it’s the right one. But nice snark at the beginning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 11 hours ago, mamamoose said: I think that’s what she means. ? She doesn’t want to go to the library and have to pre read and re read books and look for something to fit the time period and wonder if it’s the right one. But nice snark at the beginning. Rereading it, I see how my reply can be read as snarky but I wasn't being snarky. The OP reads On 9/13/2018 at 11:18 PM, mamakelly said: We have a hectic schedule this year. I know it's not idea(l), but I really need American History for a 5th grader, that's open and go. I'd like to find something without a lot of extra components that's pretty straight forward. Any suggestions? When the OP said she wanted something without a lot of components I genuinely wondered what kind of "components" go with American History (as a default)? I'm glad that the OP has found a program that works for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Veritas self paced 1815 to present? It is on special now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 9 hours ago, kiwik said: Veritas self paced 1815 to present? It is on special now. I was all set to buy Notgrass last week when I found Veritas Self-paced on sale. I bought it Monday. Hopefully the log in comes soon. I’m anxious to start it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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