TBD: Middle School History: From Adam to Us Moncks Corner
Middle School History: From Adam to Us Part 2
Middle School History: From Adam to Us (Part 2: Castles to Computers)
Grades: 6th-8th
TBD:
Monthly Cost: $25
Materials Fee: 30.00 (used to purchase workbooks, spiral notebook)
Required Text (must be purchased by parents): From Adam to Us: Part 2 Castles to Computers
Course Description: From Adam to Us Volume 2: Castles to Computers covers the early Renaissance, Age of Revolutions, Victorian Era, the 20th Century, and modern communications through daily lessons written in a narrative style and richly illustrated with color photographs and maps.
Each unit includes five lessons that look at biographies, landmarks, daily life, "God's Wonders" (natural resources), and "Our World" stories (major events). Students will experience the tragic and triumphant events that shaped our world. They will get to know God’s created wonders that have a key place in the sweep of history. Students will encounter daily life of ordinary people through the centuries. They will meet influential people who made an impact in their own time and beyond. From Adam to Us gives students the keys to engage with history..
We will have class discussions, homework assignments, tests, and at least 2 projects.
Homework Policy
Homework assignments must be completed. Class discussions and activities are based on the previous week’s assignment(s).
If homework is two weeks late, a grade of zero will be given. If homework exceeds the two-week grace period, the student may be dropped from the class.
If there is a problem with completing assignments, please contact me and we will work it out.
Grading
In-class Activities: 15%
Homework Assignments: 20%
Tests/Final Exam: 25%
Projects: 20%
