History Homeschool Curriculum

Designed to accompany Joy Hakim's ten-volume A History of US or as a stand-alone reference, this collection of great American documents is ideal for all students of American history. Filled with primary sources, the Sourcebook and Index traces the gradual unfolding of ideas of freedom in America through letters, declarations, proclamations, court decisions, speeches, laws, acts, the Constitution, and other writings.
Updated with a complete listing of the constitutional amendments and a listing of the presidents with key information about them, the Sourcebook and Index is arranged chronologically, beginning with the Magna Carta and ending with Ronald Reagan's 1988 speech at Moscow State University. Each document is introduced and placed in historical context. Difficult vocabulary is defined in the margins along with explanatory notes and commentary that aids in understanding the meaning and historical importance of each document. Neatly cross-referenced with key sections of A History of US, the Sourcebook and Index is an easy-to-use collection of the documents most essential to understanding American history.
Included are some of the many voices whose words have moved the nation: Ben Franklin, Tom Paine, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, St. John de Crevecoeur, George Washington, Sagoyewatha, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Alexis de Tocqueville, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Chief Joseph, Woodrow Wilson, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan

History and Geography LIFEPAC® History and Geography is a basic integrated program that teaches and reinforces Scriptural truths and principles. Grades 1-12 will develop an understanding of and an appreciation for God's activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. To achieve this goal, the program focuses on the strategic presentation of the following content strands: Geography · World Geography: Focuses on geographic distinctives around the globe, including geographical and climatic impacts on lifestyles of world social groups. · American Geography: Focuses on geographic distinctives and impacts in America. History · World History: Traces the development of civilizations, including key historical personalities and cultural distinctives. · American History: Traces the development of American civilization, including key historical personalities and cultural distinctives. · History of Religion: Explores historical and current religious groups, with a particular emphasis on Christianity. Government and Citizenship · Explores the impact of historical and modern governmental systems and peoples' cultural relationships. Economics · Explores the history of economic systems with a focus on contemporary capitalism. Social Studies Skills · Map Reading · Research Skills · Historical Method

History and Geography LIFEPAC® History and Geography is a basic integrated program that teaches and reinforces Scriptural truths and principles. Grades 1-12 will develop an understanding of and an appreciation for God's activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. To achieve this goal, the program focuses on the strategic presentation of the following content strands: Geography · World Geography: Focuses on geographic distinctives around the globe, including geographical and climatic impacts on lifestyles of world social groups. · American Geography: Focuses on geographic distinctives and impacts in America. History · World History: Traces the development of civilizations, including key historical personalities and cultural distinctives. · American History: Traces the development of American civilization, including key historical personalities and cultural distinctives. · History of Religion: Explores historical and current religious groups, with a particular emphasis on Christianity. Government and Citizenship · Explores the impact of historical and modern governmental systems and peoples' cultural relationships. Economics · Explores the history of economic systems with a focus on contemporary capitalism. Social Studies Skills · Map Reading · Research Skills · Historical Method

This teaching guide accompanies the third edition of the pioneering history of the United States. Like A History of US, this guide is designed as a flexible resource to be used with students at varying levels. Each guide presents conceptual frameworks, teaching strategies, and assessment suggestions as well as a range of activities for enrichment and extension.

Prepare your child to understand American history, write great history reports, and have an easy, clear way to learn more about U.S. history with the "Children's Encyclopedia of American History," an essential resource for understanding American history and the events that have shaped the creation of the United States. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, the "Children's Encyclopedia of American History" has accurate historical information illustrated by more than 750 photographs and art pieces, plus extensive maps, charts, and state-specific information.

Whether you're looking to broaden your child's understanding of current events or add a deeper understanding of U.S. history to a classroom discussion, the "Children's Encyclopedia of American History" is a perfect resource. Complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are printed right in the book for easy reference for classroom work or reports. Put today's news stories into a historical context for kids, or simply browse for the pleasure of learning more about the history of our republic it's all here in the "Children's Encyclopedia of American History"!"