I am trying to learn to teach our daughter who is beginning 10th grade right now with Charlotte Mason methods. I am having an awful time trying to find good literary resources for a spine book or curriculum for U.S. History and for science as well. First of all, Paul Johnson's book A History of the American People has been highly recommended to me by some, but I am concerned our daughter, who is an average to above average student might find this too advanced that she will not enjoy it as much as I want. She is not a real eager learner when it comes to academics so I need help, please. I have been considering Paul Johnson's A History of the American People for the spine and using suggestions from Ambleside Online, also, Peter Marshall's The Light and the Glory series have been suggested but these only go through the Civil war period. Another friend mentioned Notgrass's Exploring America but since this is a text book curriculum will this be dry and boring to our daughter like many text book histories are? Then I have seen William Bennett's 3 book series on American history recommended but we are Protestants and I heard this might not be as good with a biblical worldview plus it contains some bad language. Our daughter really likes the way The Mystery of History history books are written, so engaging and from a biblical perspective. Is there anything like this at the high school level for U.S. History? I have heard great things about King's Meadow's American Culture course as well with Dr. George Grant's lectures. Can some of you tell me if you have used any of these with an average to a bit above average student who needs something very interesting in order to enjoy learning and how this worked for you? Or I would gladly welcome other suggestions. Also, our daughter liked Apologia science in the elementary years but not at the high school level. What other suggestions are there for biology and other high school sciences that are really good? Thank you! I am praying for wisdom from the Lord but feel rather overwhelmed right now.
Help for Teaching U.S. History for High School the CM Way (Interesting Resources Needed!!)
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bicebunch
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bicebunch
MemberI want to add that right now I am longing for a very good U.S. History spine book that is like The Mystery of History books written for the high school level with wonderful recommended resources to use (biographies, literature books, DVDs, etc.). Does anyone have anything to recommend to me to use with our high school daughter as we begin the CM method of learning? I need to find something that will help her begin to enjoy learning! Any wondeful suggestions this way for science biology as well since she does not like Apologia at the high school level?
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bicebunch
MemberI want to also say that I will appreciate any help/suggested resources I can get from those experienced at teaching high school U.S. History and Science (particularly biology this year) the CM way! I feel so overwhelmed as I am trying to learn all this right now and put it into practice in a beautiful way that will attract our daughter to really learning.
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bicebunch
MemberI am having trouble getting my posts to submit. I must have done something wrong. I want to add that I would love for some homeschoolers who are experienced at teaching high school the CM way to be able to respond to my quesitons for some wonderful spine books that have worked for you to teach U.S. History at the high school level. Great suggestions for high school biology are also valued. Our daughter who is an average to above average student does not enjoy academics really well, and I want to find resources that are very interesting and engaging in these subject areas that will truly be special and attractive to her. So I welcome ideas from those of you who are experienced with this and know about wonderful and good resources. Anyone who can share their experience with using Paul Johnson's A History of the American People ( I think this might by slighly too advanced for our daughter, just not sure), Notgrass's Exploring America U.S. History course, Peter Marshall The Light and the Glory series, William Bennett's U.S. History series of 3 books, King's Meadow's American Culture course with Dr. George Grant, or anything thing else for these subjects would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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HiddenJewel
MemberMy oldest used the American History by Era series. It is a collection of different essays from different points of view. She learned a lot but the reading is advanced.
http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/SearchResultServletCr
You might get some ideas from Epikardia.
http://www.epikardia.com/books_for_american_history_courses.html
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stayinghome
MemberHow about A History of the United States and Its People by Edward Eggleston?
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HiddenJewel
MemberHave you seen these?
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csmamma
MemberHave you considered Truthquest History guides in your study of U.S. History? The highschool guides would be Age of Revolution 1,2 & 3. For science if you don't plan on Apologia, have you seen the 101 series? Blessings, Heather
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bicebunch
MemberThank you, ladies for all the suggestions. I will check on these!
Blessings,
Sheila
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