STATE HISTORY by A Helping Hand
for Homeschoolers, Christian Schools, and Support Groups
www.statehistory.net, 317-862-0948
Study YOUR state–we have all 50!
State History from a Christian Perspective (Grades 3-12)- Complete state history course on your state, including text, maps, color state symbol pictures, quizzes, tests, lesson plans, answer key, state constitution study guide
- Students construct project notebook either in their own three-ring binder or in A Beka’s preformatted scrapbook, My State Notebook
- Thirty-lesson (6-week) course, easily expandable. Also one-semester option for secondary level, teacher-directed or independent study
- Color-cut-paste introduction to your state
- Includes scrap-book with cutouts and state symbol pictures
- Study all fifty states in order of statehood
- Time-line and progressive map study (older level)
- Completely SELF-CONTAINED: provides ALL information to fill in the workpages as well as teacher instructions
- Color state symbol pictures for all 50 states included
- Teaches US Geography
- Correlates geography with history to show how geography affected our nation’s growth pattern
- Completely SELF-CONTAINED
A new homeschool year is just coming up and many of us are looking to change or revisit their history curriculum, so I hope this round up of the most popular and proven homeschool history curriculum out there will be helpful as you plan!
Up first is a list of curriculum that entails more than just history. These curricula teach history alongside worldview, literature, geography and some include art history. Personally have a penchant for this type of history curriculum because they tend to be comprehensive and organic. The students are shown how these disciplines fit well with each other and how inter-related they are. These curriculum tend to be classically oriented and therefore, follow the classical cycle of history.
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Our intention in presenting Tapestry of Grace® and other educational products is to remain accurate and biblically oriented. Tapestry‘s Teacher’s Notes and Student Activity Page questions emphasize God’s sovereignty in history, frequently noting specific evidences of His work as we understand it. It is our belief that children need to be led in “connecting the dots” of the events of history with both Scripture and a sense of the loving, active presence of God in world events. It is our aim to strengthen in them a sense of both humility and destiny as they view the sweeping majesty of God acting in HIS story.Grade Level – K-12 Price Point – $170+ (for a full year’s digital curriculum – to use 3 times through grade 12) Learning Style – Unit Study/Multi Full Review – You can read my review here and Cathy Duffy’s here.
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The Mystery of History series provides a historically accurate, Christ-centered approach to world history for all ages.Grade Level – 4th-8th Grade (Adaptable for the whole family) Price Point – $49.95+ Learning Style – All Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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History Revealed
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It’s easy to start this exciting approach to history! Give your students a biblical perspective on the rise of civilizations from Creation to the mid 20th century, and help them see the evidence of God’s hand throughout the ages. Absolutely unique!Grade Level – 5th+ Price Point – $99+ (Full Pack Available for $269) Learning Style – All Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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BiblioPlan is a four-year classical history curriculum that covers Biblical History, World History, U.S. History, Church History and more, beginning at Creation and continuing through modern times.Grade Level -K-12 Price Point – $108+ (Complete K-2 Ancients Bundle – Year On) Learning Style – Unit Study/Eclectic Full Review – Cathy Duffy
The following are history curriculum based on literature. So, the main means through which the students learn history is through the reading of literature books, such as living history books and biographies.
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History is the centerpiece of Sonlight’s homeschool curriculum. We seek to give our homeschool students an overview of key events and people of the past, but, more importantly, we give them every opportunity to study the biographies of people who have made significant contributions to the development of human cultures in general and most especially to the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Moreover, we pay special attention to those whose character and achievements we would like to emulate.Grade Level – K-12 Price Point – $71+ (Kindergarten History Package) Learning Style – All Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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Raising Up Generations of Families Who See the World Through God’s Eyes and Live According to That Knowledge. Read more of their mission statement here.Grade Level – K-12 Price Point – $134+ (Kindergarten Basic Package) Learning Style – All Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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Beautiful Feet Books is committed to integrating the best works of children’s literature into all aspects of the educational curriculum by publishing noted authors and study guides that enable parents and teachers to incorporate those works easily into a comprehensive study.Grade Level – K-12 Price Point – $200+ (Early American History Jumbo Pack) Learning Style – All Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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The Heritage Classical Curriculum is the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn traditional history. Our “living books” reading program is based on traditional narrative histories and features books of interest to history lovers of all ages.Grade Level – K-12 Price Point – $24+ (Curriculum CDs) $25 (Per Academy Course or $40 for Unlimited Access for 3 years) Learning Style – Literature Based Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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All Through the Ages by Christine Miller is a guide for teaching and learning history using narrative histories, compelling non-fiction, and literature rather than textbooks.Grade Level – K-12 Price Point – $20.95 (eBook) Learning Style – Literature Based Full Review – Cathy Duffy
This next set is made up of history curriculum that can fit into any kind of homeschooling style.
Summary
Each of our self-paced history courses has 160 class periods covering 32 historical events. With interactive teaching, clever games, engaging video footage, and a talking historical character, your child will be motivated throughout the entire year.Grade Level – 2nd-6th Grade Price Point – $199 (Online Based History Curriculum) Learning Style – Classical Full Review – You can read my review here and Cathy Duffy’s here.
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This read-aloud series is designed for parents and teachers to share with elementary school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the the world’s civilizations.Grade Level – 1st-8th Price Point – $9.99+ (Digital Curriculum) Learning Style – Literature Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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This world history text provides a comprehensive overview of ancient history from Creation through the 1620s from a Christian perspective. Extensive vocabulary questions and suggested projects are listed throughout the text. This illustrated text contains numerous high-quality maps. Most history textbooks are written from a secular viewpoint, but this introductory text is different! Providing a comprehensive look at Western, African, and Asian civilizations from creation to 1620, it affirms the biblical view of creation (though it discusses evolution) and gives your kids insight into other cultures and religions from a Christian perspective. Includes vocabulary questions, exercises, maps, and black-and-white illustrations.
Grade Level – 9th (Adaptable for Younger Students) Price Point – $6+ (Used Curriculum) or $28.50 (NEW) Learning Style – Literature Full Review – Cathy DuffyBoth Story of the World and Streams of Civilization are spine type curriculum. They are great for notebooking. A lot of homeschoolers build their own history curriculum around them. Check out how a homeschool mom uses Story of the World as a spine.
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Notgrass History exists to glorify God by producing materials centered in His Word that help parents train their children to honor God with heart, soul, and mind.
Grade Level – 5-12 Price Point – $39.00+ (Digital Curriculum – Does Not Include Literature) Learning Style – Literature Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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Trail Guide to Learning takes students on a journey. Follow the steps of famous explorers and pioneers across America and let geography be your guide to science, history, language skills, and the arts.
Grade Level – 3-5 (Adaptable for 2nd and 6th graders) Price Point – $160.00 Learning Style – Literature Full Review – Cathy Duffy
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Working from the idea that literature communicates powerfully to young minds, we developed a curriculum that is strongly literature-based. This helps us offer to parents the opportunity to do less teaching and more “learning together” with their children.
Grade Level – Pre-K-12 Price Point – $50+ (Digital Curriculum) Learning Style – Unit Study Full Review – Cathy DuffyBelow are some extra history resources that you can add to your studies:
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Download N Go Unit Studies
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Download N Go™ unit studies are interactive and engaging one-week studies that are cross-curricular (include history, geography, science, etc.). They include integrated lapbooking components, and are ready to use immediately—no preparation required.
Grade Level – Pre-K-12 Price Point – $5+ (Digital Curriculum) Learning Style – Unit Study Full Review – Cathy Duffy-
History Pockets by Evan-Moor
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Creative history lesson plans help students delve into the past. Engage students with hands-on activities in history pockets or fun history facts, while supporting your social studies units.
Grade Level – 1st-6th Price Point – $16.99+ Learning Style – Unit Study Summary
The History Portfolios encourage rigorous study and plenty of creativity while providing a compact and hands on way of organizing and showcasing a student’s illustrated research projects.
Grade Level – K+ Price Point – $40+ (Bundle Special Pricing) Learning Style – MultiHomeSschool In The Woods
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Home School in the Woods are designed to help your children experience History through hands-on activities. They are encouraged to travel the world, step back to days of Old, become heroes and heroines of different time periods, and witness God’s providence woven throughout it! Home School in the Woods engages students through their 3-dimensional projects, drama, cooking, living books and more, so that they can experience the events and meet the amazing people who carved the paths we walk today!
Grade Level – 3rd grade+ Price Point – $19+ Learning Style – Unit Study Reviews: Schoolhouse Review Crew It is our hope this gives you a head start on your search for history curriculum! *Please note that the pricing was current at the time this post was written. Always check pricing before checking out.*You can find the rest of the homeschool curriculum round up series here.
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