Embark on a captivating journey through history with BookShark’s World History Curriculum for homeschool students. This comprehensive curriculum explores the ever-changing world over the past 500 years, taking students from the Renaissance to the modern era. Watch your children engage in fascinating historical events, including the rise and fall of dynasties, world wars, and the influence of major revolutions.

Explore Key Historical Themes

Your children will dive deep into the major themes of world history, learning about:

• The impact of the Renaissance on revolutions like the American and French Revolutions.
• How the Industrial Revolution transformed society and technology.
• The era of Colonialism and the eventual independence of nations.
• The causes and effects of World War I and II.
• The interconnectedness of the Western and Eastern Hemispheres.
• The personal lives of people during these world-changing events.

Reading with History H: A Complete Homeschool Curriculum

With Reading with History H, you’ll have everything you need for a complete homeschool history curriculum:

• Instructor’s Guide: A 36-week, 4-day lesson plan with everything you need to teach history, including notes, discussion questions, teaching tips, and laminated color maps.
• Virtual Access: An optional online platform that allows students to track their reading schedules, take assessments, and receive instant feedback. Parents can review progress, customize assessments, and communicate with students from any device.
• History & Geography: Engage in an interactive study of world history using the final two volumes of The Story of the World, paired with the Usborne World History for an in-depth look at 10 historical eras.

Hands-On Learning and Interactive Resources

To reinforce your child’s learning experience, the Timeline Figures included in the curriculum will help students visualize the flow of history. These figures come on pre-gummed card stock, ready to be cut out, colored, and placed in the Timeline Book (included). The Markable Map and other required resources will enhance your learning journey and provide a rich, interactive homeschool experience.

Read-Alouds and Independent Readers

Encourage a love of reading with the included set of Read-Alouds that bring history to life. These stories will captivate your children while teaching valuable lessons about courage, strength, and honor. Additionally, the Readers in this curriculum will help students see history through the eyes of individuals from diverse cultures and time periods—from Russia and Peru to Puritan America and Imperial Japan.

Optional Lap Book Kit

The World History II Lap Book Kit can be added to this curriculum package to further enhance your child’s understanding of world history. It’s a fun and interactive way to organize key historical events and figures, and it’s fully scheduled in the Instructor’s Guide for your convenience.

Flexible and Convenient for Homeschool Families

This homeschool history curriculum is designed to fit your family’s schedule and learning pace. The included resources and lesson plans make teaching history enjoyable and straightforward, allowing you to spend more time learning with your children. Whether used as part of a broader homeschool program or as a standalone curriculum, this is an enriching and comprehensive resource that fosters a deep love for history.

Required Resources

To make your learning experience even more enriching, be sure to use the following resources throughout your studies:

• The Timeline Book (included)
• The Markable Map (included)
• 3” Binder with Tabs for organizing the Instructor’s Guide

With BookShark’s World History Curriculum, your children will not only gain knowledge of historical events but also learn how the past shapes the present and future. Start your historical adventure today and inspire a lifelong love of learning!