Upon completion of this class, students will be able to:
-explain the significance of the civilizations in ancient China, India, Arabia, and Africa on world history
-discuss important events and people from these civilizations
-explain how the Silk Road brought several civilizations together

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.  

宿題が提供されます
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.  
授業以外に週あたり 1 - 2 時間の学習が期待されます
評価が提供されます
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.  
成績が提供されます

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

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History, by John S. Major
DK Eyewitnesss: Ancient China

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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.”

"Illustrated Ramayana for Children" by Wonder House Books
This is an epic tale from ancient India, and also a great story from the Hindu religion, telling a story of good vs. evil.  

"The Story of Salt" by Mark Kurlansky

"Chinese Children's Favorite Stories" by Mingmei Yip
Fables, myths, and fairy tales from China

"Tales from the Arabian Nights" by Donna Napoli