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Discover the rich treasures of American History and literature with this comprehensive homeschool curriculum. Engage your children in a thrilling journey through the history of the United States, from pre-Columbus civilizations to modern times. This history and literature curriculum offers daily plans and complete materials, making it easy for you to teach with confidence and for your children to learn deeply.

Explore the Story of America

Guide your children through key events, people, and debates that have shaped the United States. This curriculum helps students:

• Examine the lives of patriots who fought for freedom and justice.
• Evaluate America’s missteps with an open, critical eye.
• Study historical figures like Sacajawea, Benedict Arnold, and key Founding Fathers.
• Understand the struggles of ordinary Americans who changed history, like those involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Japanese-American families in WWII internment camps.

Go Deeper into American History

This curriculum provides a deeper dive into the complex fabric of American society. Students will explore:

• The empires that existed before Columbus.
• The events that led to Benedict Arnold’s betrayal.
• The founding of the United States, including the creation of the Constitution.
• Exploring the lives of former slaves, Civil War teenagers, miners, and immigrants.
• Fascinating periods such as the Gold Rush, the Great Depression, and the struggles for civil rights.

By moving chronologically, your students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how American history unfolded, with rich detail beyond just historical highlights.

What’s Included in the Package

This American History and Literature Curriculum includes everything you need for a complete homeschool year:

• Parent & Student Guides: A 36-week, 4-day schedule that’s designed to save you time for co-ops, music lessons, sports, and more. It includes map answer keys, discussion questions, answers, and helpful background notes.
• Literature & Language Arts: In-depth, classic books such as To Kill a Mockingbird, The Call of the Wild, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. These literary works are integrated with history lessons to enhance vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing skills.
• Language Arts Program: Develop your child's writing abilities, literary analysis, and creative expression through the language arts curriculum that complements the literature reading.

Optional Virtual Learning Platform

The Virtual Learning Platform offers an optional online component, allowing students to:

• Access reading schedules, assessments, and get instant auto-grading results.
• Allow parents to track progress, customize assessments, and message students directly via computer or mobile device.

Important: Virtual courses must be started within 6 months of purchase and must be completed within 12 months from the start date.

History & Geography Foundations

The history portion of the curriculum is based on the award-winning series A History of US by Joy Hakim. The series, alongside other essential books like Before Columbus, Freedom Walkers, and Sacajawea, offers an engaging and well-rounded study of American history. Supplementary notes in the Student and Parent Guides provide additional context and insights to balance out key points from the books.

Required Resources for Homeschool Success

To enhance your child’s learning experience, the following resources are included:

• Timeline Book: Allows students to visually map the progression of American history.
• Markable Map: For marking important geography points related to historical events.
• Binder: To organize the Instructor’s Guides and keep everything in one place for easy reference.

Why Choose This Homeschool Curriculum?

With this American History and Literature curriculum, your children will gain a thorough understanding of American history through literature, analysis, and hands-on learning. The engaging books, discussion questions, and writing exercises help build not only historical knowledge but also critical thinking and communication skills. Whether you are new to homeschooling or looking to expand your child’s education, this history and literature curriculum offers everything you need for a successful homeschool year.