This is the second in a series of year-long History classes, specifically covering 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: Ganga Zumba Builds a Kingdom
Week 2: Queen Ana Nzinga Rejects the Portuguese
Week 3: Europe Goes Baroque
Week 4: The Triumph of Reason
Week 5: Europe’s Last War of Religion
Week 6: Manchu Banners Fly Over China
Week 7: Oliver Beheads the King
Week 8: The Sun King Shines in France
Week 9: Fasilides Builds a Castle
Week 10: Changamire Dombo Fortifies His Empire
Week 11: The Puebloans Fight for Freedom
Week 12: The First Nations Trade with New 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.