I'm gearing up for next year and the Biblical History and Ancient Civilizations study that I'm going to do with my family. I'm hoping to do it as a co-op, but so far I haven't been able to get any interested families.
Still, I'm finding my research fascinating! In school, I had learned about ancient history with no mention of biblical history. Later, I learned Bible stories out of order and out of the context of history. I'm really enjoying putting all of the pieces together.
It's going to be lots of fun to do as a unit study with lots of fun activities. I found out how to mummify a grocery store chicken, so that will be one of the things we do. It will be even more fun if we can get a few other kids together.
One good thing that has come out of all of this process is that my kids have actually gotten to see ME researching, compiling notes, etc. - to see how one seeks out information about interesting things and not have everything told to you. My reluctant reader son asked, "Are you reading that for fun?" The answer, of course, was "YES!"
He has been so resistant to academics over the years and he's so particular about his interests. It appears that he doesn't like to be "instructed" about everything, but likes to have some control over his learning (a good thing in the future - a challenge now). Later, I planted a Roman Army book on the bookshelf that I had bought for him several years ago, before he could really read. I've caught him with it a couple of times now, reading several pages at a time. I'm very encouraged.
Comments
Jul. 29, 2006 - Love Biblical History!
Posted by LizzieBee
Hi!
I had the same experience you did--Biblical stories out of order (when I did get them from VBS) and then 'secular' history with no mention of the Bible. It is so fun to learn how interconnected the historical record is. Are you doing the Heart of Wisdom curriculum?
Jul. 29, 2006 - You sound very busy...
Posted by gabalot
Sounds like it will be a fabulous year of history for your children.
I read about the lightening strike, so tragic! Will lift up the family in prayer!
How did you like CHEA this year and what do you think about it moving to Long Beach?
Jennifer
Jul. 31, 2006 - Hi Again!
Posted by LizzieBee
Oh you sound just like me....pulling from lots of resources to get just what you need and want. Regarding the ivy/oak....I just have to look at it and I get it. So awful. But it's almost gone now. I am not going into the backyard at all! I even have gardeners coming today to get the back all cleaned up before we leave. I just don't want to travel with that stuff!