Middle School History & Social Studies

Course: Middle School Ancient Civilizations
Grade Level: 6-7 (Advanced 5th graders may 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!

Course: Middle School World History 
Grade Level: 6-8
Day/Time: Wednesday 12:40 – 2:10pm OR 2:20 - 3:50pm
Instructor: Kim Brock
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 2: The Middle Ages: The Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance by Susan Wise Bauer (2007), ISBN: 978-1933339092

• The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child Volume 3: Early Modern Times by Susan Wise Bauer (2004), ISBN: 978-0971412996

• A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther, ISBN: 978-0758640338  

• The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood, ISBN: 978-0141305950

• Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman, ISBN: 978-0547722184

Description: This course is the second of two history courses specifically designed for late elementary and middle school students. We pick up in Volume 2 at the time of the Black Plague (chapter 25), where the MS Ancient History course ends. Studying world history is like taking a trip across the world and through time. You can’t go everywhere, but if you visit enough places, you can start to see the connections that have shaped the world we live in today. This course will seek a global perspective on the past, one that acknowledges God’s hand and integrates the historical experiences of all the world’s people – with special emphasis on Martin Luther and the Reformation. Weekly readings, an interactive notebook, class discussion, quizzes, two-three tests per semester, and at-home projects will be used to aid in the knowledge and appreciation of the history of other countries and cultures. Organization, the art of note taking and learning to verbally contribute in class are intentionally developed and challenged 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 or continue our journey through time!

Course: Middle School American History
Grade Level: 7-8 (Advanced 6th graders may apply)
Day/Time: Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30am
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $73 per month + $35 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Books: Order used online from Amazon, Christianbooks.com, Abeka or by calling Abeka at 1-877-223-5226.

• America, Land I Love (3rd Edition) by Abeka (2016) Paperback 

• Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution by Seymour Reit, ISBN: 978-0152164355 

• Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy by Seymour Reit, ISBN: 978-0152004248 

• Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington, ISBN: 978-1632202840

Description: Everything we are and hope to be as Americans is rooted in our past. Our religious, political, social and economic development and freedoms become more precious to us as we study our heritage. The men who wrote our timeless Constitution, arguably the most profound political document ever produced, were acutely aware of what had gone before as they fashioned a document that would serve millions of Americans yet unborn. The power of our form of government comes from the fact that our fathers took the best of the past and built upon it. May we do likewise! Weekly readings (including historical fiction and non-fiction), an organized notebook, class discussion, quizzes, tests, and biography projects will be used to aid in the knowledge and appreciation of our amazing heritage.

Course: Middle and High School Bible
Grade Level: 7-12
Day/Time: Wednesday 8:00 – 8:55am
Instructor: Olivia Oster
Cost: $40 per month + $20 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Book:  Your own Bible, any version, and a journal of any size or shape with at least 40 pages

Description:  "I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure.” Psalm 119:162 "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

Come enjoy the Word of the Lord with me as we read through the Bible in three years. This class will include reading assignments for each school week,  (between ten and fifteen chapters of the Bible per week), a weekly journal assignment, monthly scripture memorization, and three projects per semester. We will begin this year at the beginning, reading Genesis through Deuteronomy by Christmas break with a Genesis project, a Tabernacle project, and a Pentateuch project showcasing what we are learning as we read these beloved historical books. Each class time we will review the reading, have a short devotional, and have a time for prayer requests and prayer. My prayer for this class follows Psalm 119 closely: I pray that we will take heed, not forget, live and keep, and be revived by the Word of the Lord by hiding it in our hearts so that we may have life and be established to trust in God. This is a class for both those who love His word already and those who are intimidated by reading the whole Bible. We will read Genesis through Esther in the 2024-2025 school year, Job through Malachi in the 2025-2026 school year, and Matthew through Revelation in the 2026-2027 school year. Read along with me to find the greatest treasure!

Course: World Geography
Grade Level: 9-10 (advanced 8th graders may apply)
Day/Time: Wednesday 2:20 – 3:50pm
Instructor: Pam Fields
Cost: $77 per month + $40 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Book: Order used online through Amazon, or try McKay’s.

• Cultural Geography, Bob Jones’ (3rd Ed.), ISBN: 978-1-59166-496-3  

Description: Join us for a fabulous cross-continental excursion touring all of the countries of the world, all the while developing a clear mental map of all of the countries and regions of the world! Students will study each region and country separately, gaining an understanding of its climate, vegetation, economy, government, and culture. They will learn how physical geography affects historical, political, and economic features of countries and the way of life of their peoples. As stewards of the resources God has provided, we hope students will develop a new appreciation for the wonders of God’s creation and the responsibilities of the mandate He has given them to exercise dominion over it. Weekly homework assignments, discussions, map work, research, presentations, and fantastic field trips combine to offer a Hilger class favorite! A “Cultural Fair,” complete with native recipe preparation/food tasting and country/cultural presentations, is the class highlight at the end of each continent’s study! On top of all that, we take an overnight trip to the ARK Encounter, and we may visit a museum filled with antiquities from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome and tour Nashville’s Parthenon! Have your “passport” ready; there’s an exciting whirlwind journey ahead! Of note, limited spaces (16) are available.