Old Module 1 to new one?

There are too many changes and additions to do a quick summary, Misty. The new version will have the Ancient Egypt readings scattered throughout the year, plus some new children’s commentaries added to the Bible readings, plus pre-reading reviews and exam questions. You can see the differences between the two editions on this chart.

Keep in mind that those who already have the older version will be able to get the new version at half price. 

Pharaoh’s Boat is listed during the week it could fit, both on the chart and in the daily lesson plan. The other two optional books are ongoing as desired. For example, the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt is optional for grades 7-12 in case your older children haven’t read it yet and you want them to. In that case, the instructions tell you to follow the same schedule as the assignments for grades 4-6 in that book. And the Child’s Story Bible is available if a parent wants to use it for a few delicately-worded passages. That’s mentioned in the daily plans’ lessons.

If you’ve already done one term in the first edition, you haven’t done any Ancient Egypt yet, because that is all during Term 2 in that edition. The new edition has the Egypt readings scattered throughout the whole year. So you may need to do some rearranging. But just like any guide book, use it how it works best for your family.

Are they going to be at the Jacksonville Conference?

We have the first edition of the history Module 1 and are beginning the last term (Exodus-Deuteronomy).  I see where Exodus:  A Commentary for Children is a book recommended in the updated edition and I was wondering how this would be utilized.  As a reference source for more in-depth study if the children show interest;  as the lesson itself; a teacher resource to prepare for the lesson….?

You could use it in any of those ways, mj, depending on the ages of your children. In the lesson plans, it is recommended to read the Scripture passage and narrate it, then read the corresponding commentary chapter aloud. But you could customize its use by assigning it to the older children to read or using it for your own learning and just reading aloud portions that you want to share alongside the Scripture.