These are the old modules. We revised the modules February 2008 to spread the workload a little more evenly and make them easier to teach.
The History/Geography/Bible Modules are set up so the subjects will complement each other within one Module and all children can study the same topics at their own levels. Simply read aloud to the family the History books assigned to the younger children and ask for oral narrations, then instruct the older children to read their assigned History books independently and give either oral or written narrations. The Geography and Bible can be done all together as a family also, with older children completing any extra assignments independently. Click on a “details” link to see specific books recommended for each Module.
If you use the Modules in order, History and Bible will be covered chronologically, beginning with an emphasis on Creation, and Geography will be related to your studies. If you study one Module per year, students who begin at Grade 1 will go through the cycle twice—once as an introduction and once more in-depth.
| Module | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 [details] |
History: Creation; World History Overview Geography: Continents and Oceans Bible: Genesis 1; Creation verses |
History: We begin with an emphasis on Creation because it is an easy transition for young children just entering formal schooling. While a Creation study does contain a lot of science, it is also the beginning of history. So while we concentrate on Creation, we also incorporate a world history overview. Geography: Students in Grades 2–6 add A Child’s Geography, Vol. 1. Bible: Older students begin a Doctrine notebook, in which they will record verses they find throughout their studies over the next few years that relate to ten basic doctrines. |
| 2 [details] |
History: Genesis—Deuteronomy; Ancient Egypt Geography: Egypt and Africa Bible: Genesis—Deuteronomy |
History: Older students begin Book of Centuries. We wait until students are old enough to appreciate and meet the responsibility of a personal Book of Centuries. For younger children, we recommend using broad wall timelines or a family Book of Centuries. Bible: Older students add a study of the Law and continue the Doctrine notebook. Daily lesson plans for this module are now available in our Genesis through Deuteronomy & Ancient Egypt: A Family Study Handbook. |
| 3 [details] |
History: Joshua—Malachi Geography: Israel and Middle East; A Child’s Geography, Vol. 2 Bible: Joshua—Malachi |
History: Older students do Book of Centuries. Geography: A Child’s Geography, Vol. 2 is written for students in Grades 2–6, but your older students would learn a lot from it as well. We recommend that your older students guide your younger students through it. Bible: Older students add a study of Proverbs and continue the Doctrine notebook. |
| 4 [details] |
History: Ancient Greece and Rome; Life of Christ and Early Church Geography: Greece and Rome Bible: Gospels; Acts |
History: Older students do Book of Centuries. Bible: Older students add a study of Hebrews and Romans and continue the Doctrine notebook. |
| 5 [details] |
History: Middle Ages; Renaissance; Reformation Geography: Europe and Asia Bible: Philemon; James; Galatians; Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians; 1, 2 Timothy; Titus |
History: Older students do Book of Centuries. Bible: Older students add a study of Bible Study principles and methods (to be written) and continue the Doctrine notebook. |
| 6 [details] |
History: Age of Expansion and Revolution—Modern Times Geography: North and South America; United States Bible: 1, 2 Corinthians; 1, 2 Thessalonians; 1, 2 Peter; 1, 2, 3 John; Jude; Revelation |
History: Younger students focus on American History. If you are not from America, substitute your own country’s history as it fits chronologically. Older students broaden the scope to worldwide events and continue Book of Centuries. Bible: Older students complete the Doctrine notebook and write a personal doctrinal statement that summarizes the findings. |