History Quest 3: Ancient Greece & Rome (Full Curriculum for Grades 4-6)

Upon completion of this class, students will be able to:
-explain the significance of the Roman & Greek cultures on world history
-compare/contrast the two civilizations
-Discuss important people and events from the two periods in history

I am a Colorado-certified teacher with over 20 years experience teaching children in grades K-8.  I have taught social studies in many different settings, including public schools, private schools, and homeschool environments.  As I teach I make every effort to respect everyone's opinions and teach students to look at history from multiple perspectives.  

Students are required to read on average, one chapter each week from History Quest.  They may read the chapter independently, listen as an adult reads it aloud, or listen to the audio book, available here for $29:  https://www.pandiapress.com/product/history-quest-early-times-audiobook/

Additionally, students may need to complete some parts of the research project outside of class.  They will be given several class periods to work on this, but still may need extra time to put the project together.  

I continuously assess students informally thoughout the class and adjust my teaching based on the needs of the students.  A written test or teacher evaluation can be provided at the parent's request.  

2 hours 15 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

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Resources Used
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History Quest curriculum
https://www.pandiapress.com/history-quest/

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths
DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Greece
DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Rome
Where is the Parthenon? by Roberta Edwards
Tools of the Ancient Greeks, by Kris Bordessa

"So You Think You've Got It Bad?  A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece" by Chae Strathie
This book uses humor to introduce kids to daily life in Ancient Greece.  As we read, we ask the question: Was it like this for everyone?

"The Trojan Horse" by Emily Little
This book tells the famous story of how the Trojan Horse was used to win a war.  

"Roman Diary: The Story of Ilonia" by Richard Platt
This book tells a historical fiction story of a young girl who is a Roman slave.  

The following books are used to introduce students to some of the famous people from ancient Greece/Rome:
"Alexander the Great" by Demi
"What's Your Angle Pythagoras" by Julie Ellis
"The Librarian Who Measured the Earth" by Kathryn Lasky
"Herodotus and the Road to History" by Jeanne Bendick
"Galen and the Gateway to Medicine" by Jeanne Bendick
"Archimedes and the Door to Science" by Jeanne Bendick
"Who Was Julius Caesar?" by Nico Medina

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Books used in this class
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"History Quest: Early Times" Chapter Book
-This book was written with the intention of offering an unbiased story-telling approach to history.  The author explains that "for me, it was very important that History Quest refuse to promote a predetermined agenda.  Most people understand that scientific work is best done when scientists approach data without preconceptions so that the data can determine conclusions.  The same can be said about historical work.  The abuse of history to advance a political ideological, or religious agenda disturbs me greatly.  But despite my devotion to an accurate and unbiased presentation, I, like all history writers, have my own inevitable subjective perspective.  I do try hard to mitigate that, and I worked in tandem with a wonderful publisher and editor, whose perspectives challenged and complemented my own.”