Preparatory Unit Program

 for 6th through 8th Grades

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The Preparatory Unit Program is designed to be used from 6th through 8th grades, following the suggested schedule and moving from Creation to Modern annually.* We have found that following this pace, especially for younger homeschool students, keeps them engaged as well as gives them the opportunity to revisit a topic in a short enough time to actually recall more of what they've previously learned.

Progressing through the units yearly allows the opportunity to "layer" information, covering different aspects of the same time period so that a deeper understanding is achieved and connections between historic events are more apparent. 

 *However, as your homeschool student progresses through middle school and the book selections become longer and more detailed, many opt for the two year schedule in place of the annual one.

Each Unit provides ...

• an Historical book list, including: 
• • the author 
  • ISBN, 
  • library call number (if available) 
  • approximate listening and reading levels 
• a Poetry and Fine Arts book list 
• a Science book list. 
• hands-on projects and activity ideas provided for both history and science, some doing double-duty as fine arts projects as well. 
• For the teacher's benefit, there are multi-page summaries of each time period, to aid you in reviewing the most important events. At the middle school level, the unit overviews may also be read by the student to gain an overall picture of each time period.  

See sample of the Civil War Unit here.

*Note that you need Adobe Reader in order to view the samples. You can download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

 

"The kids and I just finished playing a '20th Century Trivia' board game that A. made after I saw it in the [Preparatory Complete Unit Program] Epi Kardia curriculum. What a great idea! He had to come up with the idea, use history & geography to come up with the categories and then the questions, make the board, paint the board and then make up the rules. It was a great 2-week project!" --Vicki, mom of 2, SC

The 100+ page 6th through 12th Grade Homeschool Manual   that comes with the Preparatory  Unit Program covers how to teach and evaluate history, science, language arts (grammar, composition, literature study, poetry, etc.) and fine arts, all using living books that are available in your local libraries or on-line. (Note: books are not included in the program.)

This manual also includes an extensive section on high school writing which parents of middle schoolers find helpful as they prepare their students for the next level.

Benefits include the following:

 

	Your homeschool student will read language rich, concept oriented, in depth chapter books from our recommendations,  including both fiction and non-fiction
	You will be able to choose books that fit YOUR student's learning style as we designate materials that come in video, audio, etc.
	Your homeschool student will be exposed to a more detailed presentation of historical periods, people and events through the books recommended in this component
	Your student will engage in science materials focusing on specific concepts along with the scientific method through experiments and activities
	You will be able to select preparatory language arts assignments leading your student to higher level thinking and writing, helping her to be ready for high school level work
	Your homeschool student will have the opportunity for more challenging hands on projects, including greater  focus on geography and organizational skills
	See a Sample Unit of the Preparatory Unit Program

NOTE: All Unit Programs include the nine unit booklets and one across-the-units Resource booklet, historical overviews of each time period, 100 page spiral bound teaching manual, Tools CD, and historical bookmarks. Printed in black and white on heavy duty cardstock, each component is shipped pre-punched and packaged in a 1" white three-ringed binder.

Price for Preparatory Complete Unit Program: $95