History – where to start?

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  • July 5, 2016 at 3:45 pm
    Melissa Rex
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    I have been looking at SCM for a few years now. I will have a 3rd grade (age 8) and a 1st grader (age 6) this fall. We have studied creation a lot. I would really like to not start with Creation again. Is there any reason I shouldn’t start with Early Modern?  It seems more interesting to me.  I think SCM would be a good fit for us at this time, but I’m just not sure where to start.  Any advice would be appreciated.

    July 5, 2016 at 5:07 pm
    Monica
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    Starting with what interests you is the best way to begin history!!

    Also, with your kids being so young, it’s not yet time to be concerned about gaps or chronology.  Just study people/time frames that bring history alive.

    July 5, 2016 at 5:45 pm
    Melanie32
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    I agree with Jawgee. I prefer to start with American history with young children and move on to world history when they are older.

    July 5, 2016 at 7:26 pm
    Melissa Rex
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    Thank you both for the response. It makes me feel much more confident.

    July 7, 2016 at 4:49 pm
    Salina Fedrick
    Participant

    I have been wondering this too. My son is 14 and I really don’t want to start from the beginning of Creation, so I am wondering where to start as well. I have never done a history curriculum with him and we have just read a lot and seen many documentaries. Even at this age do I need to worry about chronology?

    July 7, 2016 at 6:15 pm
    Monica
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    simplemom, does your 14YO keep a history timeline book?  I find it is helpful for my son to recognize dates, the order of events, and contemporaries.

    Another thing my oldest enjoys is Story of the World on CD.  With it’s short chapters and brief overviews, it helps him develop an understanding of some of the causes and effects.

    July 7, 2016 at 7:29 pm
    Salina Fedrick
    Participant

    I just recently purchased the Book of Centuries.

    July 8, 2016 at 11:05 am
    Karen Smith
    Moderator

    With a 14 year old you would select your history time period based on what he needs for graduating. Usually, that means at least a full credit of American history, and maybe some world history. Completing the Early Modern & Epistles and the Modern Times, Epistles & Revelation lesson plans guides would give your son one credit each of American history and world history.

    July 8, 2016 at 11:50 am
    Salina Fedrick
    Participant

    Thank you!!

    July 8, 2016 at 12:12 pm
    Salina Fedrick
    Participant

    I have one more question? If we do a family study in the SCM histories, does my son still need to do the 7-9 grade level books? Thanks so much.

    July 8, 2016 at 3:02 pm
    Karen Smith
    Moderator

    Yes, your son would do both the family books and the 7-9 grade level books. If you have other children at different grade levels, they would also do the family books and read or have read to them any books listed for their grade levels.

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