Homeschool Bookstore: 7th Grade History
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Drive Thru History, Volumes 1-4Ancient history has come to life with this innovative and fresh
approach to the ancient past. Take a virtual tour of Greece, Rome,
Turkey and other historical 'hot-spots' with your tour guide/host Dave
Stotts. Visit the Acropolis, the Coliseum, Smyrna and Sardis and a
secret, underground cave as you witness historical and biblical events
first hand--meeting some famous folks along the way! Each DVD is
approximately 100 minutes. Ages 12 & up. |
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Drive Thru History DVD Series, 8 VolumesIt's full throttle in reverse when you and your family join Dave Stotts on his fast-paced, entertaining, and informative joy rides through ancient and early American history. Filled with live footage, dramatized scenes, modern graphics, Scripture readings, fun, and faith-filled commentary, these virtual vacations are perfect for ages 12 and up. Eight DVDs, three 30-minute episodes each. Closed-captioned. |
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Drive Thru History America: Foundations of CharacterOne thing many of our nation's founders shared was a Christian worldview. Teach your students how beliefs influence actions, as demonstrated by Noah Webster, George Washington, Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and others. This 9-unit DVD-based cross-curricular supplement incorporates history, government, citizenship, culture, science, social studies, and technology. Features 10-minute "teaser" segments that introduce each lesson; and reproducible work sheets. 128 pages, softcover with DVD-ROM from Tyndale. Grades 6-12. This kit includes: Nine video sessions with teacher's guide on DVD. Student textbook included. |
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Early American and World HistoryThis is the one so many of you have been waiting for! Rea's eighth guide features several of our Genevieve Foster titles as the foundation for this rich study. Books by other Newbery Award winning authors are also used, including James Daugherty, Esther Forbes and Jean Lee Latham. This comprehensive study, beginning in the 15th century and stretching to the U.S. Civil War will be a memorable and insightful experience. As with other advanced Beautiful Feet guides, teacher notes are included. Designed as a one-year course for Grades 7-9. The following books accompany Early American and World History: The World of Columbus & Sons, The World of Capt. John Smith, George Washington's World, Abraham Lincoln's World, Poor Richard, Of courage Undaunted, Johnny Tremain, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, *The Great Little Madison. The book with a *star is only available at Amazon. |
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Western Expansion Study GuideThis easy-to-use lesson guide is designed to follow the sold-separately Early American History: A Literature Approach Guides. Built around Notebooking, as each word of literature is read, students can discuss the questions and then record what they've learned. Moving lesson-by-lesson chronologically (1800-1865), each entry includes the page numbers of the books being read, findings to record, comprehension and critical thinking questions, timelines, and other notebook assignments. Links and "Historical Help" sidebars are included throughout. Line-listed answers included. 37 pages, softcover. Grades 4-7. Books Needed for this Study Include: |
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Short Lessons in World History, Fourth EditionFrom Sumer to the high gas prices of 2005, this collection of 87 lessons feature engaging text, time lines, maps, pre-reading questions, quizzes, activities, puzzles, and mini-biographies to dramatize critical events and places over the last 7,000 years. Newly introduced words are bolded and defined in the margins for easy vocabulary building, while "critical thinking" boxes throughout the lessons provide a point for students to stop, think, and apply what they've learned. The perfect add-on to a traditional world history course, or may be used as a complete program. A glossary and answer key for the puzzles/assessments are included. Grades 6-9. 204 pages, softcover. Units include: |
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Of Many Times & Cultures: Fascinating Facts & Stories from World HistoryThese stories are designed to connect students with an event, person, or idea important in world history. Some give famous happenings a new twist. Others are jokes or intriguing bits of information. Each of the book's twenty-seven chapters gives you an overview, with ideas for bulletin boards, papers, and discussions. Tell your students about the three-million-year-old Ethiopian skeleton named after a Beatles' song... how Mayan traders counterfeited cocoa beans to use as money... or why U.S. B-26s painted to look like Cuban planes failed to do the trick in the Bay of Pigs invasion. The wide selection lets you choose just the right piece of information to enliven any history course or interdisciplinary study with world history content. Grades 6-9. 278 pages, softcover. |
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From Sea to Shining Sea for ChildrenFrom Sea to Shining Sea for Children tells America's story during its first fifty years. These were the days of Benjamin Franklin and Daniel Boone, Francis Asbury and Charles Finney, Andrew Jackson and Sam Houston. During these years Conestoga wagons and circuit riders became famous, Indian wars and slavery were major concerns, and the Louisiana Purchase and the Oregon Trail expanded American boundaries from sea to shining sea. But God was also at work in the young nation, giving its settlers exciting opportunities to shape its history and to be His people. Softcover, 208 pages. |
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The Light and the Glory for ChildrenHas America seen the last of its courageous Christian heroes? Put your kids on horseback with evangelist George Whitefield, in Valley Forge with president George Washington, and in many other historical places where believers stood for righteousness---and they'll be inspired to continue God's work in America! Includes study activities. For ages 9 to 12. 174 pages, softcover |
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Sounding Forth the Trumpet for ChildrenAs the North and South marched toward conflict during pre-Civil War years, was God involved in what was happening? Did he have a plan for America? Focusing on the crucial years between 1837 and 1860, this engaging book answers these questions while teaching 9- to 13-year-olds about the people and events that God used to change the course of history. Includes study questions and a glossary. 208 pages, softcover from Revell. |
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Heritage Studies Grade 7 Revised Homeschool KitGain a thorough understanding of history with Heritage Studies.
Geography, alignment with Bible truths, relevant world history,
government, economics and culture are all presented to help better
understand our heritage. Through this study, students will learn to
sequence events, summarize data, make predictions, identify sources of
information, work with graphs and formulate opinions. Heritage Studies
7: World Studies examines the events beginning in medieval towns in the
1100s and progressing through the 20th century with an emphasis on
geography. |
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A History of US, 11 Volumes: Third EditionDiscover why so many teens and tweens are having fun reading American history! "Most history books are boring, but your book kept me on the edge of my chair," says one thrilled sixth grader. Updated and packed with compelling photographs, instructive maps, and vivid storytelling, Hakim's series breathes life into the heroes, villains, and adventures that make up our past. (Not written from a Christian perspective.) Softcovers, from Oxford University. |
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Switched-On Schoolhouse 2011: Grade 7 HistoryTravel through time and around the world with SOS History & Geography! Developing an appreciation for God's activity in the history of humanity, these interactive lessons will bring students through World & American Geography; World, American & Religious History; Government and Citizenship; Economics; and Social Studies. Grade 7 SOS History & Geography focuses on social science surveys, including anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, and U.S. geography. New for Switched-On Schoolhouse 2011: SOS 2011 System Requirements:
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| Microsoft IE 7 or higher | Microsoft IE 7 or higher | Microsoft IE 7 or higher |
| 600 MHz or higher processor; 1 GB for optimal performance. |
1 GHz or higher processor; 1.5 GHz for optimal performance. |
1 GHz or higher processor; 1.5 GHz for optimal performance. |
| 512 MB RAM; 1 GB for optimal performance. |
1 GB RAM; 2 GB for optimal performance. |
1 GB RAM (2 GB for 64 bit); 2 GB for optimal performance. |
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CD-ROM Drive | CD-ROM Drive |
| Adobe Reader |
Adobe Reader | Adobe Reader |
| Printer Recommended |
Printer Recommended | Printer Recommended |
| 1024 x 768 or higher, 16-bit color |
1024 x 768 or higher, 16-bit color |
1024 x 768 or higher, 16-bit color |
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The Explorers to the Jacksonians, Volume 1: All American HistoryFrom Leif Ericson to early 19th-century culture, this engaging overview brings America's history to life in 32 weekly lessons. Students explore historic events, the atmosphere surrounding them, and their impact on the country's future. The student reader features inviting text and hundreds of images and maps. The activity book offers multisensory reviews, unit wrap-ups, map work, and more. And the teacher's guide provides scope and sequence, answer keys, games, activities, and more. Grades 5 to 8. One hardcover and two softcovers. |
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The Usborne Book of World HistoryAs nations become more dependent on one another, our need to understand world history grows---and here's a fascinating visual overview for your students. Page after page of colorful, realistic illustrations---along with concise text---present the peoples, cultures, and events of the past in a way that captivates young readers. Covers the first civilizations to the early 20th century. (Originally six separate volumes.) Ages 9 to 12. 195 pages, hardcover. |
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Creation to the Resurrection, Second Edition, Volume 1: The Mystery of History SeriesThe Mystery of History Volume 1 is written from a Christian, young-earth, perspective, teaching children to see God's hand throughout history...and how the Gospel of Jesus is the mystery behind all of history! Written in a conversational style, many lessons are presented in the form of mini-biographies, integrating fascinating stories with the events of the time. Covering creation to the resurrection, students will learn about famous biblical characters, ancient peoples, and well-known men such as Aesop, Buddha, Pythagoras, Confucius, Emperor Asoka, Herodotus, Caesar, Hannibal, and Herod. Arranged by quarters and weeks, each quarter begins with an "Around the World" summary of events to introduce the time period; lessons progress chronologically with each week having 3 lessons, a pretest, review, and exercise or quiz. The 108 lessons will take a year to complete if you follow a traditional 36 week school year. Activities are broken down by age group and reinforce the material just learned through fun ideas that engage all learning styles; they're based upon the classical grammar/logic/rhetoric stages. Review exercises cover the timeline and map work exercises; quizzes are cumulative reviews that go over material from the very beginning of the course; the semester-long tests are similar (though longer), covering materials from 2 quarters (one major time period). Quarter-end worksheets help students synthesize what they've learned and keep everyone straight! Suggested Schedules for different age groups are included, as well as plenty of reproducibles. Line-listed answers included. 636 pages, activity pages reproducible, softcover, three-hole-punched and perforated pages. Grades 4-8, but adaptable for the family. This second edition features the following updates & improvements: |
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The Mystery Of History, Volume 2: The Early Church and the Middle AgesYour students will discover how God continually reveals himself in this big-picture look at world events from Pentecost to the printing press. User-friendly format features lively text, quizzes and tests, reviews, projects and activities, timeline and mapping assignments, answer keys, reproducible student pages, and more. It's classical, chronological---and complete! Grades 4 to 8. 704 pages, softcover. |
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The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations (1455-1707) Student Reader, Volume 3: The Mystery of History SeriesThe years of the Renaissance and Reformation were years of growth and change for both the world and the church. The Mystery of History, Volume III presents the years 1461-1707 through Christ-centered lens, exploring the backdrop to and significance of major cultural and historical events, alongside events in the history of Christianity. Moving through time chronologically, achievements in art, music, literature, science and philosophy are studied using a Classical approach, with an emphasis on reading, writing, research and hands-on activities. 464 pages, full color illustrations. The Mystery of History Volume 3 Companion Guide Guide includes the activities, quizzes, tests, reproducible maps, teacher information, book lists, and everything else that is not the lesson. |
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Story of the Middle Ages
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Story of the Middle Ages Answer Key
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Story of the Middle Ages, Test Packet
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