Exploring world history notgrass
The Notgrass history courses, Exploring World History and Exploring America, might better be labeled unit studies rather than history since each course actually covers history, English (literature and composition), and Bible/Religion equivalent to one full credit for each subject area. Courses also incorporate fiction and non-fiction books as we find in most unit studies. These are challenging high school courses, written for homeschooling families. They will likely appeal to those who prefer to integrate subjects and wish to teach a biblical Christian (Protestant) worldview and a conservative, limited-government philosophy.
Three core textbooks are essential for each course. (The three core textbooks are sold as a curriculum package.) These core books are full-color, hardcover books. There is also an optional Student Review Pack for each course.
Two of the core books,
Part 1
and
Part 2
, contain the textbook material presented in daily lessons while the third book contains primary source readings to accompany the lessons. In each course,
Part 1
has 75 lessons for the first semester while
Part 2
has 75 lessons for the second semester.
Each course (the set of three book
Exploring World History Curriculum Package, Updated Edition
Notgrass History's
Exploring World History
curriculum covers creation through the present day for a full-year high school world history course written from a Christian perspective.
Each unit is filled with enjoyable chapters and many full-color photographs of archival images, artifacts, and locations. Students will read narrative-based chapters that cover some of the world's most important events, issues, and people. This book also references classic literature (in separate books that are not included) that help bring to life the time periods they are studying. Units begin with a summary and list of lessons, memory work, books used, and a project. Each lesson ends with readings from the book
In Their Words
, additional literature assignments, and instructions for questions and quizzes (quizzes and tests themselves are in the sold-separately Exploring World History Student Review Pack
This updated 2014 edition features hundreds of color illustrations and photographs. In addition to a thorough survey of Western Civilization, it offers expanded coverage of Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
15 Units in each volu
High School (Grades 9-12)
Notgrass History offers Bible-based and easy-to-use high school curriculum for homeschool students in 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade. We have courses in world history, U.S. history, world geography, U.S. government, and economics. Author Ray Notgrass is a veteran homeschooling father who holds a bachelor's degree in history and master's degrees in history and New Testament.
Textbooks generally provide context and comprehensiveness. Unit studies generally provide depth and richness. In our courses, we attempt to bridge the gap between these two approaches by giving you tools that help you teach the heart, soul, and mind of your student. Our curriculum is easy for parents, requiring little planning or preparation. Our curriculum is rewarding for students, helping them learn to analyze the present by understanding the past. It provides a rich, interactive experience for students with a variety of learning styles.
Scope and Sequence
We offer four full years of curriculum for students in high school. Whether you have a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, you can find a course that helps your student complete their high school
Exploring World History
Exploring World History
is a one-year curriculum that combines world history, English, and Bible for high school students. You can use it in 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, or 12th grade.
Watch this video walkthrough with author Ray Notgrass to see how it works.
Download PDF Introduction
Exploring World History
is divided into 30 units with five lessons each. You can complete the curriculum in one year by doing one lesson per day for 150 days during your school year. Your student can read the daily lessons and follow the instructions independently. You as the parent can be involved as much or as little as you desire.
The curriculum covers all periods of history—ancient, medieval, and modern—from the perspective of faith in God and respect for His Word. It offers a thorough survey of Western civilization with significant coverage of Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Exploring World History
is designed to be easy to use for parent and student. Each of the 30 weekly units has an introduction that features a summary of the material covered, a list of lessons, Bible memory work, books required for that unit, and suggested writing assignments and