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The Mystery of History series provides a historically accurate, Christ-centered approach to world history for all ages.
Classical In the context of world history, The Mystery of History series explores the backdrops behind and the significance surrounding time-honored contributions in art, music, literature, science and philosophy. Those who use the MOH series will find it is structured to follow a classical approach to teaching through the trivium with an emphasis on reading, writing, research, and hands-on activities.
Chronological The Mystery of History is a four-volume world history series, which will take you around the globe through the study of chronological events. (It is recommended but not necessary to complete the volumes in the order they are written.)
Christian The Mystery of History is written from a Christian worldview and uniquely weaves world cultures and stories of the past into the history of Christianity. But more than that, lessons in The Mystery of History are like fragments of a mosaic that, when put together, reveal a much bigger picture and tell a much larger story---one that points toward God's plan for mankind.
Linda Lacour Hobar, a native-born Texan holds a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, where she first fell in love with world history. With seventeen years of homeschool experience, seventeen years in ministry groups and church classes, Linda brings a wealth of perspective to world history. As a parent, a missionary, and a teacher, she has a personable writing style that appeals to all ages.
WHAT IS MYSTERY OF HISTORY?
TEACHING THE CURRICULUM - "Week at a Glance"
The Mystery of History curriculum is conveniently laid out by “Weeks.” This doesn’t mean that every student will cover the exact material given in one week, but it gives most families some tracks to run on if they would like to complete one volume of world history in a school year working 4-5 days a week. Scroll down for a written description of a “Week at a Glance” or click links below to see sample schedules. Also below is an impromptu video clip of the author giving this explanation at a convention.
Day One – Students (and willing teachers) take a Pretest, which is comprised of 8-9 quick questions to spur interest in the upcoming week. Following the Pretest, students and teachers read (or listen to) a 3-6 page “Lesson.” (These narrative-style history lessons are the meat of the program!) If time allows, students choose an age-appropriate “Activity” ranging from hands-on projects for younger students to research projects for older students. (Click here for sample activities from Volume IV.)
Day Two – Students and teachers read or listen to the second lesson of the week. If time allows, students again may choose an age-appropriate Activity.
Day Three – Students and teachers read or listen to the third and final lesson of the week. If time allows, student again may choose an age-appropriate Activity. They are also prompted to make optional “Memory Cards,” which are homemade flashcards designed for writing, comprehension, and recall.
Day Four – To review the three lessons of the week, students are guided to 1) make three timeline figures for a wall, a notebook, or binder; and 2) complete age appropriate mapping exercises that correlate to the lessons of the week. After this review, students take a cumulative quiz or exercise to keep all the lessons fresh in mind.
Day Five – This “open” day in the week provides students with time for 1) suggested books and films, 2) supplemental products (ie. Challenge Cards, Coloring Pages, Notebooking Pages, or Folderbooks), 3) field trips and co-ops, or 4) completing unfinished projects from the week.
Voila! Following this simple lay out, you can finish one volume of The Mystery of History in a traditional school year with the flexibility of moving faster or slower as needed by your choice of activities and optional components of the curriculum.
Need help for how to fit this into your schedule across the grades? Here is a chart of suggested possibilities to make Mystery of History work for your homeschool.
| Author | Linda Lacour Hobar |
| Product Code | ABOUTMOH |
| Publisher | Bright Ideas Press |
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