Students will be required to keep a notebook for this class.  This can be any 3-ring binder where they can add and remove pages as needed.  

Students will also need to purchase the History Quest chapter book and the History Quest Study Guide (see below).  The study guide includes pages needed for notebooking throughout the entire year.  Due to copyright laws, I am unable to provide copies to students.  However, when you purchase the Study Guide, you can use it for all other classes in this series.   STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED PART 1 OF THIS SERIES DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE THESE AGAIN.  

History Quest Study Guide, available in print or as a digital copy for about $46.  Used for the entire year:

https://www.pandiapress.com/product/history-quest-middle-times-study-guide/

History Quest Chapter Book, available in print ($35), digitally ($21) or as an audio book ($35).  Used for the entire year:

Audio Book:  https://www.pandiapress.com/product/history-quest-middle-times-audiobook/
Print Book or ebook: https://www.pandiapress.com/product/history-quest-middle-times/

Additionally, students will need supplies for hands-on projects.  A detailed list of supplies will be provided upon enrollment.  Most of the supplies needed are common things you will find around your home.  These include things like, paper, colored pencils, tape, flour, mixing bowls, etc.  

History has many circumstances where we can question the perspective of the events.  For example, one group of people “conquers” another group, or a group of people form a religion around a certain set of beliefs. I make every effort to include multiple perspectives or ask questions that encourage students to think about different viewpoints.  I explain to students often that there are multiple ways to construct history, because there are so many people involved in any one part of it.  That’s what makes it so interesting!  Students are always free to ask questions and state opinions in a respectable way.  If controversial topics arise, my practice is to point out that not everyone believes the same thing, and it’s our job to try to see things from everyone’s point of view if we are to create a fair picture of what happened in the past.  

Additionally, history is not always pretty.  Death, mistreatment, and other uncomfortable concepts may disturb sensitive students.  I will make every effort to give parents a heads-up to any sensitive topics like this, and welcome any parent to reach out with questions or concerns they may have about their student.  

The activities for week 9 involve making food.  Please be aware that if your student has any allergies you may skip the activity or substitute ingredients that are safe for your child.  Actual cooking should be done outside of class or under the supervision of a parent during class.