This is the first in a series of year-long History classes, specifically covering the second half of Early Modern History. This class uses the Curiosity Chronicles curriculum to teach Early Modern History for 3rd to 6th graders. Curiosity Chronicles teaches history via conversation between two main characters - Mona and Ted - allowing for the study of history to feel more fun than academic! The student textbook and activity guide will be provided for at home use. I teach in a Socratic style, preferring to ask students for their thoughts instead of imparting my own. As a result, classes tend to be discussion-based. Each week, we will read a chapter of the student text and complete the student activity pages. The first meeting each week will focus on the textbook work, and we will work on a timeline, complete map work, and learn about each "culture corner" in the second meeting. 

Our general class outline:
Week 1:  Catherine Seizes Power
Week 2:  Catherine Expands Russia
Week 3:  Captain Cook Searches for Fabled Lands
Week 4:  King Kamehameha Unites Hawaii
Week 5:  America Marches to Revolution
Week 6:  The United States Writes the Constitution
Week 7:  The United States Fights the Western Confederacy
Week 8:  Canada Remains Loyal to Great Britain
Week 9:  Aboriginals and Convicts in Australia
Week 10: Hongi Hika Trades for Guns
Week 11: Lavish Living in France
Week 12: Heads Roll in France

This class is intended as an elementary history class, so while additional resources are listed in the textbook, we will cover them only as time permits. Students will need access to their textbook and each chapter's activity guide materials while in class.