Teaching Textbooks Algebra II

TruthQuest History puts God back at the center of the past.
Centered on “living books,” this creative approach to history integrates elements of both Charlotte Mason and Classical methods.
Short, very informal introductions are written directly to the student and open up each topic with a distinctly Christian perspective. Suggestions for activities or writing exercises are often included as well. The booklists follow, with selected annotations on what pages or sections to read and appropriate grade levels for each entry. Incredibly flexible in nature, families can proceed at the pace that’s best for their students as they select “spines,” biographies, in-print books, and out-of-print classics from the extensive lists.

Proceeding chronologically, entries include lists for Mighty King Arthur, Augustine, Vikings, Alfred the Great, Robin Hood, Medieval towns, Marco Polo, Charles the Wise, and other relevant unit-study topics.

Grades 5-12; may be adapted for younger siblings. 146 pages, softcover, spiral-bound.

Full resource list is included at the back of the book.

The Classical Historian teaches students to think independently, make decisions, read, write, and speak effectively, AND learn history. The Classical Historian uses a Five Step Method:

1. Students Learn the Tools of the HIstorian.

2. Students are Challenged with Open-Ended Questions.

3. Students Research in a Variety of Secondary and Primary Sources.

4. Students Engage in a Socratic Discussion. 5. Students Write an Analytical Essay.

Curriculum titles for grades 6-9: Ancient History, Medieval History

Curriculum titles for grades 9-12: Modern World, World History: Ancient to Modern, American History from Columbus to the War on Terror.

Online courses also available that utilize this curriculum.

Writing needs to be taught just like any other subject, and letting students be “free” to write without a model is often letting them jump in the deep end without learning to swim first!

Writing & Rhetoric assumes students learn best by reading excellent literature and improving their own writing skills by imitating those writers. For students who complete the entire program, they will read and learn to write narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive essays while developing a unique style.  Each exercise is designed to teach a skill that can be employed across all subjects. Skills are arranged from simple to complex, and the cumulative nature of each chapter reviews skills from earlier in the book, helping students to build a solid foundation of writing skills.

There are currently 4 books in the series, with plans for the complete curriculum having 12 books.

Volume 1:  Fables

Volume 2: Narrative I

Volume 3: Narrative II

Volume 4: Chreia & Proverb

Explore the fascinating science of physics and study the principles and laws that drive the natural world. With over eleven hours of information packed into four DVDs, this series presents everyone with a rich opportunity to study the clockwork of God’s universe. Included on Disc D is a printable (PDF) guidebook with quizzes covering the material presented in each segment and a one-year high school course booklet.

Written to teens directly!

Help for High School is a self-directed writing program for teens that both teaches rhetorical thinking in writing, as well as the academic essay formats for high school and college. Teens work independently of their parents, however rubrics for feedback are included, as well.

This home-study course comes in a digital format and can be purchased alone, or in combination with The Writer’s Jungle.