West Virginia Mountain Homeschool

Mar. 7, 2009

Falling in Love with World History

When I was growing up, I enjoyed history stories but despised learning all of those dates. I also remember never having a true understanding of chronology especially when it involved biblical history. I learned secular history in school and biblical history in church. It left me with the feeling that these things happened on different worlds at different times. It all felt so disjointed.

This year, we began using the Mystery of History Vol. 1 for Bubby and Sis.

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This curriculum is amazing. It covers world history chronologically from Creation to the Resurrection. The most wonderful thing is that biblical and secular history are taught together to give you a more accurate picture. For example, did you know that King Tut and Joshua were living in the same century or that the first Olympics in Greece were held around the same time as Jonah? Did you realize that Helen of Troy and Ruth were contemporaries? Needless to say, this book has been an eye opener and we are all falling in love with history.

We are moving slowly through the text and enjoying all the enrichment activities. After the lesson on Adam and Eve the kids "created" a unique animal out of playdough and had to come up with an original name.

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Bubby's Hizzle

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Sis's Noozle

After this activity, they really appreciated the creative genius that Adam displayed when naming all the animals.

Another more in depth project came after studying Noah and the Flood. The kids made their very own "fossilized" fern. It was hard work but alot of fun. As soon as Na Na (daddy) gets the hangers on the back they will be proudly displayed in the school/dining room.

Finishing Touches

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And here are the finished products.

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Ancient Fossilized Fern by Sis

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Ancient Fossilized Fern by Bubby

This project idea came from "The Mystery of History & Enrichment4You.com Vol I Craft Pak CD-Rom. Stay tuned for updates and more cool projects.

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Mar. 7, 2009 - Yea!

Posted by Annie

Yea for your blog! We will be homeschooling J next year. This year in private school had been good, but we want a more personalized approach for his education. Basics are essential, but if you're not able to explore things that interest you, then school becomes drudgery. I know I'm preaching to the choir! ;) That history series looks interesting. I look forward to keeping up with ya'll!

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Mar. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by wvmountainmama

Hi Annie. It's so good to hear from you! This curriculum is great for multiple ages. You read the lesson and then you can do any number of enrichments designed for their ages. I highly recommend it.

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Welcome to our blog. We are a Christian homeschool family of five. I have been married for nearly 16 years and I have 3 beautiful children. The baby has "named" us all so let me introduce you. I am Mama and my husband is Na Na. Our oldest daughter is Sis, age 9. Our son is Bubby, age 8. Our youngest daughter is HaHa, age 2. I created this blog as a way to keep in touch with family and friends and let them know what the kiddos are up to. I also hope to find encouragement and to be able to give some as well. I am not new to blogging but I new at running my own blog. If I appear clueless, it is probably because I am. Anyway, I hope you enjoy our blog. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He make His Face to shine upon you and give you peace.