COURSE OVERVIEW
The first of a two-semester course. This history course uses the Christ the King, Lord of History text and Maps, Charts and Graphs: The World (Level G) to explore western history and geography from the Neolithic revolution to the 14th century, and Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World, 6th Edition for reference and resource.
The course features special assignments to practice taking reading notes, summarizing, outlining, identifying essential information, completing quizzes from memory, and in-class essays. The course is written for students in Grades 7-10. The assignments include directions for adjusting the format for students who are not yet in high school.
Students in Grades 7 or 8, might consider taking a full year to complete this semester course, adding in your favorite projects or readings from other classical or world history programs as supplements (as time and interest allows).
ORDERING INFORMATION
Basic information about the books and materials for this course follows; see your Academic Packet or STAA Study Guide for full ordering details and commentary about each resource.
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Semester 1: European Studies IB Study Guide
Student study guides and course plans for the first semester of the European Studies, B Track cycle. Designed to work in conjunction with STAA advisor support, our live classes, or the "Independent Study with Online Support" option, the STAA Study Guides include weekly reading plans, assignment directions, reflection topics, and gradebooks for the semester and help prepare students for the weekly, graded online quizzes. This guide
includes multiple subjects. To further personalize your student's plan, single-subject study guides are available at www.shop.staahomeschool.com.
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Christ the King, Lord of History: A Catholic World History from Ancient to Modern Times
474 pages; 31 lessons; comprehension questions and projects ideas for each chapter; index. Grades 7 - 10. Used as the guiding narrative for many of the high school courses. Keep it in your home library until all of your children have graduated.
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Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World, 6th Edition
This is also available directly from the publisher: https://store.randmcnally.com/historical-atlas-of-the-world.html.
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There are online resources such as weekly reading quizzes, special downloads, advisor support through the Q & A forum, occasional slide shows or videos, and more for this course. To activate your student's online access, 1) submit the Course Registration form after your annual planning appointment, 2) register for the live class, or 3) register for the "Independent Study with Online Support Option." After completing one of the
registration options, students (and teaching-parents) may use their usernames and passwords to sign into the member site. The STAA Student Zone is available each school year from August 1 to July 15.
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Quarter End Tests - European History I, B Track
Available in the Teaching-Parent Resource Library (www.staahomeschool.com/StudentZone).
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OPTIONAL RESOURCE
Fall Live Class: European History IB
Small-group, advisor-led live online class for students in Grades 8 through 12 that meets every other academic week of the first semester. Advisor grading of assignments is also available for students registered for this live class.
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