Elementary History & Bible

Where HIS story comes alive!

Course: Elementary History & Bible
Grade Level: 3-4
Day/Time: Monday 9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Kim Brock
Cost: $54 per month + $25 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Books: 

  • The Mystery of History, Volume I: Creation to Resurrection by Linda Lacour Hobar, Paperback 2010 (2nd edition), ISBN: 189242729X

  • Additional historical literature will be required and added to enhance this class. These books will be announced prior to the start of class. 

Description: Lions, tigers, and dinosaurs, oh my! Do you wonder how dinosaurs may fit into creation? Or what was happening in China during the time of Christ? Do you enjoy exploring different cultures? Or how the true stories told in the Bible fit into history? All these questions and more will be investigated through this course. We will weave together Bible History, from Creation to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and World History. Within this time period, we will travel to many lands: China, Greece, Assyria, Rome, and many more! We will even investigate how dinosaurs fit into the creation of the universe. Most importantly, we will be adventuring through History using the truths of the Word of God. This course will be enhanced with historical fiction literature. Through this, the student will gain knowledge of culture and history, while strengthening his/her reading skills. Homework will be given each week to create healthy accountability and good progress. Various quizzes and tests will also be given during class. Of note, we will be studying the first ½ of the Volume I text. We will study the second ½ of the text next year (2025-2026).

Course: Elementary History & Bible
Grade Level: 5-6
Day/Time: Monday 10:25 – 11:40am
Instructor: Kim Brock
Cost: $56 per month + $25 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Books: 

  • The Mystery of History, Volume II: The Early Church and the Middle Ages by Linda Lacour Hobar, Paperback 2004, ISBN: 1892427060

  • Additional historical literature will be required and added to enhance this class. These books will be announced prior to the start of class.

Description: Our adventure continues! Through this course we will continue weaving together the Bible, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ through the development of the early church, history, and the fall of the Roman Empire through the Dark Ages. Our adventure will also take us beyond Europe to Muhammad and the spread of Islam, Egypt, Japan, China, Peru, and many more! We will explore the martyrs of the early church, the spread of the Gospel, and the invention of the printing press. Just as its counterpart, this course will use historical fiction literature to enhance the course and strengthen the student’s reading skills. Homework will be given each week to create healthy accountability and good progress. Various quizzes and tests will also be given during class. Of note, we will be studying the first ½ of the Volume II text. We will study the second ½ of the text next year (2025-2026).

Course: Middle School Ancient Civilizations
Grade Level: 6-7 (Advanced 5th graders may also apply)
Day/Time: Wednesday 10:40am – 12:10pm
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $70 per month + $35 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Books: Order from The Well-Trained Mind, Amazon and other used book websites.

  • The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child Volume 1: Ancient Times: From Earliest Times to the Last Roman Emperor by Susan Wise Bauer (2006), ISBN: 978-1933339009

  • The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child Volume 2: The Middle Ages: The Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance by Susan Wise Bauer (2007), ISBN: 978-1933339092

  • The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw, ISBN: 978-0140303353

  • The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare, ISBN: 978-0395137192

Description: The Middle School Ancient Civilizations course is the first of two history courses specifically designed for late elementary and middle school students. Studying ancient civilizations is one of the most fascinating areas of all human history! The Story of the World Series will be the main text for the two courses, with this course completing Volume 1 and continuing up to the Black Plague (through chapter 24) in Volume 2. This course will provide a general introduction to several of the most prominent ancient civilizations from across the globe, introducing the student to the primary features of each, and examining the major influences and contributions to human history. Weekly readings, map work, class discussion, quizzes, 2-3 tests per semester, and at-home projects will be used to aid in the knowledge and appreciation of the ancient world. A focus on organization, the art of notetaking, and learning to verbally contribute in class are the academic intangibles that are intentionally developed with this course. Additionally, the historical fiction we have included will enhance the topics and strengthen the student’s reading and comprehension skills. Come join us as we explore human history – from the beginning!