The Mystery of History Volume 4: Wars of Independence to Modern Times

Mystery of History Volume IV is the last and final volume of the Mystery of History series from Bright Ideas Press! Covering 1708 to 2014, it begins with Bach and Handel, brings the reader through multiple "wars of independence" as well as many "wars of ideologies" between Marxism, Darwinism, Fascism, and the Cold War. World War I and II bring the reader to more modern day conflicts, including a collapsed Soviet Union, a divided Korea, tension in the Middle East, and an ongoing War on Terror.

However, in addition to studying the violence of this era, the artists, inventors, writers, and humanitarians who contributed toward the "soul" of mankind over the last three centuries are also integrated. A world history text, Mystery of History 4 does cover important events in American history (though it cannot stand alone as an American history course), including the American Revolution, the War Between the States, the War in Vietnam, and the Civil Rights movement.

The last and final chapter looks at what is to come as outlined in the Book of Revelation. This section does not follow any single view of eschatology, but it will take students to the final chapters of Revelation, and its picture of the new heaven and new earth.

Volume IV is a hardcover volume that contains all of the lessons students are to read. It also contains a unique download code on the first page of the book to give access to the Companion Guide, which contains pretests, activities, quizzes, timeline directions, mapping exercises, and literature suggestions.

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Mystery of History Volume 4

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Institute for Excellence in Writing: Ancient History-Based Writing 

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Experience the adventures of the ancient world! This theme-based writing curriculum exposes students to the ancient world through cultural literature and the study of famous places and events while they learn to write with IEW's Structure and Style writing method.

 

Easy Grammar Level 5 or Level 6

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Students learn grammar faster and easier when they're actually writing and editing texts; this hands-on approach to grammar is just one of the reasons why Easy Grammar is so successful. Utilizing the prepositional approach, students memorize prepositions to then eliminate from sentences, making finding the noun and verb much easier. Concepts are reviewed and introduced throughout the school year; this, accompanied with reviews helps to ensure engaged, mastery learning for all elementary aged children.

 

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• IEW Ancient History

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• Easy Grammar Grade 5 Student Workbook

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• Easy Grammar Grade 5 Teacher’s Edition

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• Easy Grammar Grade 6 Student Workbook

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• Easy Grammar Grade 6 Teacher’s Edition

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Literature

 

Literature - Literature to be determined by the teacher from an approved list

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Literature – Various books selected by the teacher 

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Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics

Discover the foundational elements of the universe and the building blocks of creation with Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics! Study how the universe functions through this exploration of matter and energy; lessons cover atoms and molecules, pH levels, types of mixtures, mechanics, laws of motion, dynamics of motion, energy, waves, light, machines, magnets, and more. 

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Apologia Exploring Creation Chemistry and Physics Notebook

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 Expand your studies with notebooking activities; experiment project pages; review questions; Scripture copywork; field trip sheets; and much more! Accompanying Apologia's Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics (sold-separately), students will take ownership of their learning as they fill it with notes and reminders of what they've learned through their careful study.

 

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Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics Book

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Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics Notebook Journal

 

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This is an optional class that will take place from 2:00-3:00.

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The children will alternate between Art in a classroom and PE in the gym. 

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There is an additional $20 fee for this class.