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Human history began when people gathered around rivers, began sowing seeds, settled into permanent shelters and chose collaboration over competition to create pockets of stability in an often harsh and threatening world. These tiny gatherings slowly grew and civilizations took root around the Yellow River in China, the Indus Valley, the storied Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the Nile. This guide and the literature in this study tells the stories of those peoples–the ones who planted crops and built cities, developed technology, the arts, literature, and pushed human achievement to levels never seen before.

This story is told through myth, literature, religious texts, archaeological evidence, and much more. Adaptations of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, the Ramayana, and Egyptian and Greek mythology pair with first hand accounts from people who witnessed historically significant events. Accurate fictional accounts bring to life figures like the Old Testament prophet Elijah, provide colorful depictions of life in Egypt and Greece and ancient Roman Brittania.

This teacher guide will take you and your high school level student from the beginnings of civilization in Mesopotamia and Sumer, on to ancient Egypt, through the wanderings of the Jews and the splitting of the Israelites into the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, to the Yellow River and the first Emperor of China, through the Indus Valley and its incredible flourishing, to the cradle of democracy, ancient Greece, and into the Roman Empire and the birth of Christianity. This guide delves deep into the beliefs and ideas that motivated our ancestors to create, to worship, to conquer and to love. Comparative studies between the religious systems of Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, Israel, and the development of Christianity provide essential perspective in understanding how each culture is directly shaped by what it takes to be true. Compare how creation narratives contribute to the understanding of human value, how myth both reflects and shapes history, how story ties all of humanity together.

Hands-on activities add depth to the history while vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, research topics, and website links make this both an academically strong study and one that will engage your entire family in stimulating discussions. Our teacher guide provides the structure you want and the flexibility you need to successfully teach this complex time period.

•This study contains 108 lessons. •Complete 3 lessons per week for a one-year study.

Grades 9-10

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The hands-on projects in Ancient Rome will take your students back to the days of Caesar and Roman legions, Pompeii and the Pantheon. You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections, and evaluation forms. The teacher pages feature step-by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects. Grades 4-6+. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

This important period of our country's history will come to life when students create the exciting projects presented in The American Revolution. You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, and reading and writing connections for seven topics, including famous patriots, causes of the war, and battles. The teacher pages feature step-by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects. Grades 4-6+. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

The Civil War had a profound effect on American history. Your students will acquire an understanding of this period of U.S. history as they complete the many engaging and informative projects in The American Civil War. You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections, and evaluation forms. The teacher pages feature step-by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects. Grades 4-6. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Bring history alive as students explore the fascinating past by making the interactive projects in History Pockets. Students store the projects in easy-to-make construction paper pockets that are wonderful portfolios for assessment and display. Grades 4-6+. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Bring history alive as students explore the fascinating past by making the interactive projects in History Pockets. Students store the projects in easy-to-make construction paper pockets that are wonderful portfolios for assessment and display. Grades 4-6+. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

History Pockets Colonial America. Bring history alive as students make interactive projects - exploring mysteries of the past. Store their projects in labeled cnstruction paper pockets with decorative covers. With "History Pockets," students are engaged in discovery, while creating portfolios for assessment and display. 96 pages. Grades 4-6. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

History Pockets Ancient Greece. Bring history alive as students make interactive projects - exploring mysteries of the past. Store their projects in labeled cnstruction paper pockets with decorative covers. With "History Pockets," students are engaged in discovery, while creating portfolios for assessment and display. 96 pages. Grades 4-6. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

History Pockets Ancient Egypt. Bring history alive as students make interactive projects - exploring mysteries of the past. Store their projects in labeled cnstruction paper pockets with decorative covers. With "History Pockets," students are engaged in discovery, while creating portfolios for assessment and display. 96 pages. Grades 4-6. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

History Pockets Life in Plymouth Colony. Bring history alive as students make interactive projects - exploring mysteries of the past. Store their projects in labeled cnstruction paper pockets with decorative covers. With "History Pockets," students are engaged in discovery, while creating portfolios for assessment and display. 96 pages. Grades 1-3. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

History Pockets Ancient Civilizations. Bring history alive as students make interactive projects - exploring mysteries of the past. Store their projects in labeled cnstruction paper pockets with decorative covers. With "History Pockets," students are engaged in discovery, while creating portfolios for assessment and display. 96 pages. Grades 1-3. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands — learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book — is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.

Kids First Math: Number Track Math Kit with Lesson Guide

+ A set of two plastic tracks, numbered from 1 to 100, and 50 rods that slide along the center of the track

+ Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, pattern recognition, measuring, addition, and subtraction

+ Visual and hands-on math learning

+ Also compatible with Kids First Math Number Rods

+ Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning

+ Includes 10 number track pieces in 2 colors, 50 sliding rods (1-cm to 10-cm in length, each in 5 colors), plastic storage box

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Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands — learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book — is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.

Kids First Math: Number Rods Math Kit with Activity Cards

+ A set of 250 colorful plastic rods of varying lengths

+ Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, graphing, pattern recognition, measuring, and basic mathematical operations

+ Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning

+ Includes 100 1x1x1-cm white cubes, 30 2x1x1-cm red rods, 20 3x1x1-cm gray rods, 20 4x1x1-cm pink rods, 20 5x1x1-cm yellow rods, 15 6x1x1-cm green rods, 12 7x1x1-cm black rods, 12 8x1x1-cm brown rods, 11 9x1x1-cm blue rods, 10 10x1x1-cm orange rods, 5 activity cards, plastic storage box

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Author: Rustan Håkansson 

Experience 30,000 years of civilization in 45 minutes. Tribes: Dawn of Humanity is a civilization game with quick turns and fast rounds. The players lead their tribes in short, fast turns through the early history of humanity to the Bronze Age. They settle unknown lands and extract valuable resources through which they in turn discover new tools and inventions. Who will best prepare their tribe against events such as natural disasters? Who will take the lead, and who will follow in the footsteps?

Each turn, a player selects an action from the action display: grow, explore, or move. The first action is always free, while additional ones cost valuable shells. The used action moves to the end and the next player takes another action. It is important to use your scarce shells wisely.

The players start with a small tribe that can grow and become powerful as they are sent out to discover new lands and valuable resources. Who will be the most tactical leader and guide their tribe to victory?

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Author: Reiner Knizia

After a long journey you have arrived on a mysterious island. You build the first houses, create fields and paths through the jungle, and advance further and further inland. 

My Island is a legacy game. This means that your game changes and evolves as you play it. Everyone has their own island, which they redesign in each game. Three games together form a chapter. And for each chapter there is a sealed envelope containing new rules and various materials with which you can change your playing surface again and again. Experience the history of your island and discover its secrets in 24 fascinating games.

Following the success of My City, nominated for the 2020 Spiel des Jahres Award, this legacy game by renowned author Reiner Knizia offers many innovations.

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A history of humans' ventures into space.

From early rockets to the Space Shuttle to intergalactic travel, our ventures into space are recounted by a former NASA historian and illustrated with pictures to color.

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Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands — learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book — is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.

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Popular history, science, and geography topics brought out of the classroom and into your home with fast facts, activities, and quizzes.

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of history at home with Ancient Egypt–an activity-packed guide to one of history’s most fascinating civilizations.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics such as the pharaohs, the afterlife, religion, and the pyramids and ends with charts of famous Egyptian gods and rulers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as designing a mummy’s case and writing in hieroglyphs. Finally, test your newfound knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star chart to fill in every time you finish a page.

Note to parents: The Eyewitness Workbooks series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed to appeal to children ages 8 years and up. First published in 2007-2009, this series has been fully revised and updated for 2020.

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A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

By Barbara Robinson, Barbara Robinson

This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.

Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.”

The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids. You and your family will laugh along with this funny story, perfect for independent reading or read-aloud sharing.

Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. They set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s toolshed, blackmailed Wanda Pierce to get her charm bracelet, and smacked Alice Wendelken across the head. And that’s just the start! When the Herdmans show up at church for the free snacks and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked.

It’s obvious that they’re up to no good. But Christmas magic is all around and the Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story before, start to reimagine it in their own way.

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Interactive Notebook: Life Science enhances learning through personalized note-taking.

Encourage students to create their own learning portfolios with Interactive Notebook: Life Science for grades five through eight. This Mark Twain interactive notebook includes 29 lessons in these three units of study:

• structure of life
• classification of living organisms
• ecological communities

This personalized resource helps students review and study for tests.

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

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Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Medieval Times! This 96-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Hands-on activities, research opportunities, and mapping exercises engage students in learning about medieval times. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. This book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.

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The second edition of this revolutionary book guides parents, teachers, and schools in implementing the beauty of a classical education with all children. Cheryl is an advocate of classical Christian education for students with significant learning challenges. The love of history, music, literature, and Latin instilled in her own children has created in Cheryl the desire to share the message that classical education offers benefits to any child.

♦ Increase your child’s academic success
♦ Restore your child’s love of learning
♦ Regain confidence to teach any child
♦ Renew your vision of hope for your students
♦ Receive help navigating the daunting process of receiving a diagnosis
♦ Learn how to modify existing resources for your child’s needs
♦ Find simple strategies any parent or teacher can implement immediately
♦ Appreciate a spiritual context for bringing truth, goodness, and beauty to any child

New features in this updated and expanded edition:

•  updated resources
•  more stories of real children
•  specific classroom and school strategies
•  additional words of encouragement
•  expanded references for school and home

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This study guide can stand alone as a survey study of the Bible. Gives the Scripture passages where the answers to the drill questions can be found, so that you can read through the Bible by touching on the major stories and characters. The Teacher Manual includes six tests. This course is a great preparation for studying early church history in the upper-school years.

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Grammar School Latin is, quite simply, the best Latin grammar course available for younger beginning students. Cheryl Lowe’s clear explanations, easy instructions, and step-by-step approach have led thousands of teachers and students to declare, “I love Latin!” With the help of this course, you are sure to love Latin too!

Grammar School Latin was designed as a beginning course for students of all ages. This course was specifically written for the teacher with no background in Latin. Students who have completed Grammar School Latin are now ready for the First Form Latin Series(8788...) Memoria Press recommends students move directly from Grammar School Latin to First Form.

Student Book (8906)(25 lessons + 5 review lessons)A grammar form for each lesson

• 10 vocabulary words per lesson with corresponding English derivatives
• Latin sayings that teach classical heritage
• Consistent reviews

Teacher Manual(8907)

• Complete copy of Student Book with overlaid answers
• Detailed weekly lesson plans
• Comprehensive teaching instructions
• Grammar overview
• Recitation schedule
• Background information on Latin sayings & Roman history
• Tests, quizzes, & keys

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