Social studies objectives—American and world history, geography, government, and economics—are incorporated into an easy-to-use question guide for the study of any period or culture in grades K-12. This section can also be easily used as a working outline for independent study. Activity ideas follow, incorporating objectives in other subjects for those interested in using a unit study approach to history. Also included: teaching tips, instructions for making timelines, lists of map skills, reproducible blank maps, definitions of geographic terms, questions to provide practice in analysis for high school students; lists of literature, games, and movies on video arranged by period with topics for study, and a checklist of objectives for reference in making high school transcripts. Placed third in Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards, unit study category.
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A complete unit study on this advanced, ancient, American civilization. Since the information and specific activity ideas follow the outline in the Guides to History Plus, this unit can serve as a model for making your own historical study.
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"American Adventures: True Stories from America's Past, 1770-1870 by Morrie Greenberg. This 8½ x 11 size softcover book contain 15 high-interest stories from America's history that are not widely known. They are designed to appeal to those who can't seem to get into the regular texts provided in most secondary history courses. Each short story is preceded by a time line to put it into the correct historical context, and a paragraph to describe what else was happening during the period in which the story takes place. (This is in a box to make it easy to find.) After each story are some suggested writing/journal activities, some vocabulary or comprehension activities, some discussion activities, and some related group activities. Each story also has a black and white illustration."
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This volume contains 15 true stories in American history from 1870 to the present. Timelines and activities follow the same format as volume one. For ages 9 and up.
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Fifteen high interest true stories of Americana from mid 1700's to 1900. Set up like the American Adventure books: a time line and additional activities accompany each story. Ages 9 and up.
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"Take a new look! This long-time favorite introduction to geography has gone through massive revision. New look and layout and loads more ideas and activities make this a book worth getting excited about! Enough ideas and projects in this source book to last a family several years! Written from a Christian perspective, Hands-On Geography will get you excited about teaching an oft-forgotten subject. Includes specific instructions for many activities, games, and projects designed to be appealing to kids and easy for parents. An easy, yet thorough, introduction to a very important subject."
Grades K-5

— Bright Ideas Press
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I can’t stress enough how essential it is to equip our kids with an understanding of different views about the meaning of life: Who is man and what is his purpose? Who or what is God? Why is there evil and suffering in the world? What is truth and how is it acquired? Not only does this realization add dimension to studies in history, but it also leads to greater insights into current events.

Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, students will use deductive reasoning to recognize that the same set of observations can be interpreted differently based on the core beliefs about God, nature, and truth—the worldview—of the interpreter. Four fundamental worldviews are presented in these four lessons, with each of twelve popular religions or philosophies (such as humanism) being assigned to one of these worldview families.

These highly enriching, enjoyable, and simple lessons are contained in an easy-to -use soft-bound book. Also included are all the materials necessary for constructing the hands-on activities. The approach Marcia Brim uses should result in quicker understanding and longer retention.

Guides to History Plus, The Maya + 1 tape: A Chronological Unit Approach to History.
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