History
Biography: Amy Carmichael - cancelled
This class is geared toward: Form III+ (grades 7+)
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Dages
Meets: Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm ET
Length: Fall (Sep-Dec)
Credit Suggestion: -
Materials needed:
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. Amy Carmichael, missionary to India, 1867 to 1951. She was involved with rescuing children out of temple prostitution. We will read a biography of her by Elizabeth Elliot and one of the books she wrote - Gold Cord.
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Dages
Meets: Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm ET
Length: Fall (Sep-Dec)
Credit Suggestion: -
Materials needed:
- Internet, web-cam and mic (built into computer is fine), access to email
- A Chance to Die by Elizabeth Elliot
- Gold Cord by Amy Carmichael
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. Amy Carmichael, missionary to India, 1867 to 1951. She was involved with rescuing children out of temple prostitution. We will read a biography of her by Elizabeth Elliot and one of the books she wrote - Gold Cord.
Greeks & Romans History
This class is geared toward: Form II/III (grades 5-7)
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Mondays, 10:00 am-11:00 am EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: -
Materials needed:*
*Books are linked for your convenience, but buy them from your preferred seller.
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
Our time will be spent learning about ancient history, the Greeks and Romans. We start with some Greek mythology and progress through the year 476 AD. We will look at ancient maps, and new maps, to see how boundaries have changed. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations.
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Mondays, 10:00 am-11:00 am EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: -
Materials needed:*
- Internet, web-cam and mic (built into computer is fine), access to email
- Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster
- The Story of the Greeks by Christine Miller (updated and edited version of H. A. Guerber)
- The Story of the Romans by Christine Miller (updated and edited version of H. A. Guerber)
- Notebook (for note-taking and "keeping" of Book of Century entries)
*Books are linked for your convenience, but buy them from your preferred seller.
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
Our time will be spent learning about ancient history, the Greeks and Romans. We start with some Greek mythology and progress through the year 476 AD. We will look at ancient maps, and new maps, to see how boundaries have changed. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations.
Little World History with Focus on the United States - NEW - cancelled
This class is geared toward: Form IIA/III (grades 6-8)
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Tuesdays, 10:00 am-11:00 am EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: -
Materials needed:*
*Books are linked for your convenience, buy them from your preferred seller
All other readings will be provided via link to other websites and/or documents available in the online classroom.
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
This class is a brief introduction to world history with a focus on the United States. In world events we will begin with the end of the Roman Empire (476) and move on through the end of the 19th century (ch 18-38). In our focus on United States history we start at the beginning of the nation and travel through the end of the US Civil War. We will look at ancient maps, and new maps, to see how boundaries have changed. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and students will be encouraged to commonplace whatever catches their attention as worthy of keeping.
**There will be portions of Dunbar-Ortiz's books included in the class. It will be optional reading.
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Tuesdays, 10:00 am-11:00 am EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: -
Materials needed:*
- Internet, web-cam and mic (built into computer is fine), access to email
- A Little History of the World (Illustrated) by E. H. Gombrich
- Land of Hope, Young Reader's Edition, Vol. 1 by Wilfred M. McClay
- Notebook (for note-taking and "keeping" of Book of Century entries)
*Books are linked for your convenience, buy them from your preferred seller
All other readings will be provided via link to other websites and/or documents available in the online classroom.
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
This class is a brief introduction to world history with a focus on the United States. In world events we will begin with the end of the Roman Empire (476) and move on through the end of the 19th century (ch 18-38). In our focus on United States history we start at the beginning of the nation and travel through the end of the US Civil War. We will look at ancient maps, and new maps, to see how boundaries have changed. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and students will be encouraged to commonplace whatever catches their attention as worthy of keeping.
**There will be portions of Dunbar-Ortiz's books included in the class. It will be optional reading.
Early English History - CC option available
This class is geared toward: Form III (grades 7-9)
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Mondays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
This class is focused on the history of the English-speaking peoples. We will learn about the beginning of the English speaking people from the time of Julius Caesar’s landing in “Britannia” to the death of King Richard III. Throughout we will look at how the past has created the present: how language we call English was formed, the way a document (Great Charter) has impacted laws and government, how the cannon and printing press changed the world, and much more. We will meet historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Emperor Claudius, Caedmon, Bede, John Wycliffe, Joan of Arc, and so many more. Our focus will be in Europe, especially as it pertains to English-speaking countries. We will look at ancient maps, and new maps, to see how boundaries have changed. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping.
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Mondays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
- Internet, web-cam and mic (built into computer is fine), access to email
- The Birth of Britain by Winston Churchill
- Notebook (for note-taking and "keeping" of Book of Century entries)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
This class is focused on the history of the English-speaking peoples. We will learn about the beginning of the English speaking people from the time of Julius Caesar’s landing in “Britannia” to the death of King Richard III. Throughout we will look at how the past has created the present: how language we call English was formed, the way a document (Great Charter) has impacted laws and government, how the cannon and printing press changed the world, and much more. We will meet historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Emperor Claudius, Caedmon, Bede, John Wycliffe, Joan of Arc, and so many more. Our focus will be in Europe, especially as it pertains to English-speaking countries. We will look at ancient maps, and new maps, to see how boundaries have changed. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping.
English Renaissance and Reformation History - CC option available
This class is geared toward: Form III-IV (grades 8-10)
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
Prerequisites: None (Early English History prior would be helpful but not required)
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
Our time will be spent learning about the 15th to the 17th century. We will explore changes in Europe through the Renaissance, and follow explorers to a new world. In the 16th and 17th centuries we’ll follow a Reformation, civil war, and colonization. We will look at maps, old and new, to see how boundaries have changed and our country expanded over time. We will also read primary source documents; the legal documents that had a major impact on our world today; and the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping.
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
- Internet, web-cam and mic (built into computer is fine), access to email
- The New World by Winston Churchill
- Notebook (for note-taking and "keeping" of Book of Century entries)
Prerequisites: None (Early English History prior would be helpful but not required)
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
Our time will be spent learning about the 15th to the 17th century. We will explore changes in Europe through the Renaissance, and follow explorers to a new world. In the 16th and 17th centuries we’ll follow a Reformation, civil war, and colonization. We will look at maps, old and new, to see how boundaries have changed and our country expanded over time. We will also read primary source documents; the legal documents that had a major impact on our world today; and the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping.
Early American & Revolutions History - CC option available
This class is geared toward: Form IV-VI (grades 9-12)
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm ET
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
Optional materials: -
Prerequisites: None (English Renaissance & Reformation History prior would be good but not required)
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
This is a world history class where we will focus on struggles and strengths as the English, American, and French Revolutions rocked the world. Part of our focus will be on Europe’s history, from the British perspective, and America’s rising place in the larger world. We will follow along the path from colonial America through to the Revolutionary War and Independence, to the end of the War of 1812. We will look at maps, old and new, to see how boundaries have changed, and our country expanded, over time. We will also read primary source documents; the legal documents that have had a major impact on our world today; and the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping.
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm ET
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
- Internet, web-cam and mic (built into computer is fine), access to email
- The Age of Revolution by Winston Churchill
- A History of the American People by Paul Johnson (219 pages)
- Notebook (for notetaking and "keeping" of Book of Century entries)
Optional materials: -
Prerequisites: None (English Renaissance & Reformation History prior would be good but not required)
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
This is a world history class where we will focus on struggles and strengths as the English, American, and French Revolutions rocked the world. Part of our focus will be on Europe’s history, from the British perspective, and America’s rising place in the larger world. We will follow along the path from colonial America through to the Revolutionary War and Independence, to the end of the War of 1812. We will look at maps, old and new, to see how boundaries have changed, and our country expanded, over time. We will also read primary source documents; the legal documents that have had a major impact on our world today; and the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping.
Great Democracies & US Civil War - CC option available
This class is geared toward: Form V-VI (grades 10-12)
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
Optional materials: -
Prerequisites: None (Early American and Revolutions History prior would be good but not required)
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
This is a world history course where we will focus on the struggles and strengths of the British, the American people, and others around the world. Part of our focus will be on Europe’s history, from the British perspective, and that of America. We will follow along the path from peace in 1815, turmoil in Europe, mass migrations of people, confrontations to slavery, a Civil War, tries at independence, reconstruction of a nation, and into the beginning of the 20th century. We will look at maps, old and new, to see how boundaries have changed over time. We will also read primary source documents; the legal documents that had a major impact on our world today; and the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations.
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
- Internet, web-cam and mic (built into computer is fine), access to email
- Great Democracies by Winston Churchill (select chapters)
- A History of the American People by Paul Johnson (~300 pages)
- Notebook (for note-taking and "keeping" of Commonplace and/or Book of Century entries)
Optional materials: -
Prerequisites: None (Early American and Revolutions History prior would be good but not required)
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
This is a world history course where we will focus on the struggles and strengths of the British, the American people, and others around the world. Part of our focus will be on Europe’s history, from the British perspective, and that of America. We will follow along the path from peace in 1815, turmoil in Europe, mass migrations of people, confrontations to slavery, a Civil War, tries at independence, reconstruction of a nation, and into the beginning of the 20th century. We will look at maps, old and new, to see how boundaries have changed over time. We will also read primary source documents; the legal documents that had a major impact on our world today; and the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and commonplace whatever catches our attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations.
A History of the Twentieth Century (1900-1999) - CC option available
This class is geared toward: Form V-VI (grades 10-12)
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Fridays, 10:00-11:00am EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
Optional materials:
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
In this class we will discover the world of the Twentieth Century. This is a world history class that will touch on the progress and conflicts that took place from 1900-1999. There will be extra resources included in the Canvas classroom each week for learning more about people and events we cover. We will look at maps; read primary source documents; and read the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and students are encouraged to commonplace whatever catches the attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations and short essays. As this is an upper high school class students are expected to have good time management skills and be self-motivated.
Maximum students: 12 (minimum: 3)
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: Fridays, 10:00-11:00am EST
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
- Internet, web-cam and mic (built into computer is fine), access to email
- A History of the Twentieth Century by Martin Gilbert (678 pages) ISBN 10: 006050594X ISBN 13: 9780060505943
- Notebook (for note-taking and "keeping" of Commonplace and/or Book of Century entries)
Optional materials:
- 20th Century, Day by Day, by Dorling Kindersley Books or 20th Century, Year by Year by Dorling Kindersley Books
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to the 20th-Century by Alan Axelrod
Description: This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
In this class we will discover the world of the Twentieth Century. This is a world history class that will touch on the progress and conflicts that took place from 1900-1999. There will be extra resources included in the Canvas classroom each week for learning more about people and events we cover. We will look at maps; read primary source documents; and read the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and students are encouraged to commonplace whatever catches the attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations and short essays. As this is an upper high school class students are expected to have good time management skills and be self-motivated.
Twentieth Century through WWII - CC option ONLY
This class is geared toward: Form V-VI (grades 10-12) (with Honors Option)
Maximum students: 12
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: N/A
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
Optional materials:
Description : This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
In this class we will discover the world of the Twentieth Century through World War II. This is a world history class that will touch on the progress and conflicts that took place from 1896-1945. There will be extra resources included in the Canvas classroom each week for learning more about people and events we cover. We will look at maps; read primary source documents; and read the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and students are encouraged to commonplace whatever catches the attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations and short essays. As this is an upper high school class students are expected to have good time management skills and be self-motivated.
*There will be additional assignments for students who pursue this option.
Maximum students: 12
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: N/A
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
- Email access
- A Patriot's History of the Modern World, Volume 1 by Larry Schweikart (421 pages) ISBN: 9781595230898
- For Honors Option: Three (3) books- suggested list is included in syllabus*
- Notebook
Optional materials:
- 20th Century, Day by Day, by Dorling Kindersley Books or 20th Century, Year by Year by Dorling Kindersley Books
- Book of Centuries (purchase, or download and print from Simply Charlotte Mason, or use your own preferred BOC) - a notebook can be used for this
- Commonplace Book (notebook specifically for keeping quotes, notes, things of interest)
Description : This class is held online through an online classroom and will meet once a week live via video. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
In this class we will discover the world of the Twentieth Century through World War II. This is a world history class that will touch on the progress and conflicts that took place from 1896-1945. There will be extra resources included in the Canvas classroom each week for learning more about people and events we cover. We will look at maps; read primary source documents; and read the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and students are encouraged to commonplace whatever catches the attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations and short essays. As this is an upper high school class students are expected to have good time management skills and be self-motivated.
*There will be additional assignments for students who pursue this option.
Ages of the Christian Church - CC option ONLY
This class is geared toward: Form V-VI (grades 10-12) (with Honors Option)
Maximum students: 12
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: N/A
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
Optional materials:
Description: This is a correspondence class with no live meet times. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
In this class we will follow the beginnings of Christianity, from Jesus and the apostles well into the 20th century. This is a topical study of history focusing on Christianity. Using Bruce Shelley’s Church History in Plain Language there will be plenty of room for discussion as he presents this history in a way that may not be what students have heard before. There will be extra resources included (found in the Canvas classroom) each week for learning more about people and events we cover. We will look at maps; read primary source documents; and read the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and students are encouraged to commonplace whatever catches the attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations and short essays. As this is an upper high school class students are expected to have good time management skills and be self-motivated.
*There will be additional assignments for students who pursue this option.
Maximum students: 12
Teacher: Mrs. Barden
Meets: N/A
Length: Full Year
Credit Suggestion: 1
Materials needed:
- Email access
- Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley
- Bible, choice of translation
- For Honors Option: Three (3) books- suggested list is included in syllabus*
- Notebook
- Word processing program (Word, Google Docs, etc.)
Optional materials:
- Saints and Heroes, Volume 1 & 2, by George Hodges (public domain)
- The Oxford Illustrated History of Christianity, edited by John McManners
- Book of Centuries (purchase, or download and print from Simply Charlotte Mason, or use your own preferred BOC) - a notebook can be used for this
- Commonplace Book (notebook specifically for keeping quotes, notes, things of interest)
Description: This is a correspondence class with no live meet times. It will require good time management on the part of the student.
In this class we will follow the beginnings of Christianity, from Jesus and the apostles well into the 20th century. This is a topical study of history focusing on Christianity. Using Bruce Shelley’s Church History in Plain Language there will be plenty of room for discussion as he presents this history in a way that may not be what students have heard before. There will be extra resources included (found in the Canvas classroom) each week for learning more about people and events we cover. We will look at maps; read primary source documents; and read the words of the people who lived during the times. We will ‘take note’ of events and happenings through entries in a Book of Centuries, and students are encouraged to commonplace whatever catches the attention as worthy of keeping. There will also be opportunity to strengthen writing/typing skills through written narrations and short essays. As this is an upper high school class students are expected to have good time management skills and be self-motivated.
*There will be additional assignments for students who pursue this option.
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