America Story 3 (3-5)

WELCOME TO MASTER BOOKS’ U.S. HISTORY, BOOK 3 (1900-MODERN TIMES) FOR GRADES 3-5!

CLASSWORK & HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS:

This is a year-long, 1-day per week class (Tue. @10:05am-11:05am) and is part of the Upper Elementary Core Series. Every class period will consist of reading, discussing and exploring the assigned text and corresponding homework. I will incorporate videos, simulations & activities to help bring the people, places and events we are studying to life. Our various learning activities will include things such as creating timelines, cause/effect analyses, annotated illustrations, comparing/contrasting charts, written summaries or outlines and identifying key places & events on a map. They will also gather in small groups to discuss leading questions intended to personalize and reinforce the topic at hand. Every few weeks I will host a review day presented through fun and thought provoking trivia style games. They will want to come prepared to help carry their team to victory! 

COURSE DESCRIPTION (copied from the publisher):

America’s Story Volume 3 teaches upper elementary homeschool students (grades 3-6) the amazing history of the United States of America from the early 1900s to Modern Times. This top-ranked history curriculum by Master Books [a Christian Publisher] features an engaging narrative, beautiful historic illustrations, photographs, maps and more to help your student grasp the story of America’s history.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & SUPPLIES:

• America’s Story 3
• America’s Story 3 Timeline
• Durable zippered pouch for timeline pieces
• 9.5” x 7.5” Composition Notebook
• Index cards
• Mechanical Pencils with Refills (no pencil sharpeners in the classroom)
• Colored Pencils & Washable Markers
• Dry Erase Pens
• Tape
• Scissors
• Supply box to keep things together and organized in their backpacks
• Additional supplies worth having: water bottle (sports lid to prevent spills), tissue and hand sanitizer

PAYMENT METHODS & SCHEDULE:

The cost of this course is $160/semester and will be paid directly to ETHOS. They will provide you with payment information and schedules.

There is a $10 materials fee for this course which will cover supplies needed for class group work, activities and printing. These fees are due 8/5 for the Fall semester and 1/5 for the Spring semester. You can pay this via Venmo or check. If paying by check when school is out of session, please contact me for an address at [email protected]. 

CHARTER SCHOOL DISCLAIMER:

Master Books is written from a Christian worldview and will not be reimbursed by charter schools. However, you will have plenty of great work samples to provide throughout the year.