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For 4th-8th Graders
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| Rome to the Reformation follows Creation to the Greeks in our chronological history-based study for students in grades 2-8. Travel back to the time of the Romans and learn how they set the stage by their Pax Romana for the central event of all history -- the birth of Jesus. Follow the development of the church and study the Middle Ages, culminating with the Renaissance and Reformation. Science focuses on the human body and astronomy.
Rome to the Reformation is a complete curriculum for history, Bible, and science. You will only need to add language arts and math. (read more)
Rome to the Reformation Deluxe Package
Deluxe Package
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Basic Package
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Includes Bible, History, and Science
- Teacher's Manual, Second Edition
- Student Sheets (purchase one per student)
- How the Bible Came to Us
- The Roman Empire
- Augustus Caesar's World
- Galen and the Gateway to Medicine
- The Story of the World, Volume 2
- Medieval World
- Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History
- The Human Body for Every Kid
- The Body Book
- First Encyclopedia of the Human Body
- The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made
- Exploring Creation with Astronomy
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Price increases
March 1st
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To complete your curriculum, just add Language Arts, Math, and consider a Foreign Language.
Note: God and the History of Art is scheduled as an optional resource (purchase separately).
Required but not included (purchase separately): Journey through the Bible, Streams of Civilization Vol. 1, English from the Roots Up, and Ancient World.
7th & 8th graders should add a science course. |
Deluxe Package
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Includes Bible, History, Science, Music, and Read-Alouds
- Teacher's Manual, Second Edition
- Student Sheets (purchase one per student)
- How the Bible Came to Us
- The Roman Empire
- Augustus Caesar's World
- Galen and the Gateway to Medicine
- The Story of the World, Volume 2
- Medieval World
- Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History
- The Human Body for Every Kid
- The Body Book
- First Encyclopedia of the Human Body
- The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made
- Exploring Creation with Astronomy
- Introduction to Haydn, Mozart,
and Beethoven - 7 CD set
- Read-Alouds - 4 book set
- Starting Chess
- Make a Castle
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To complete your curriculum, just add Language Arts, Math, and consider a Foreign Language.
Note: God and the History of Art is scheduled as an optional resource (purchase separately).
Required but not included (purchase separately): Journey through the Bible, Streams of Civilization Vol. 1, English from the Roots Up, and Ancient World.
7th & 8th graders should add a science course. |
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Life of Jesus and the New Testament |
- God's hand in history
- Middle ages through Reformation
- Astronomy and anatomy
- Latin roots
- History notebook
- Timeline
- Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart
"But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons." Galatians 4:4
Rome to the Reformation follows Creation to the Greeks in our chronological history-based study for students in grades 2-8. Travel back to the time of the Romans and learn how they set the stage by their Pax Romana for the central event of all history—the birth of Jesus. Follow the development of the church and study the Middle Ages, culminating with the Renaissance and Reformation. Science focuses on the human body and astronomy.
If your family has never used Year One, Exploring Countries and Cultures (ECC), we highly recommend it before continuing your chronological study of history. This foundational study of countries, cultures, geographic terms, and God's heart for all people makes all future study of history more real and understandable. (2nd graders entering the family cycle will join older siblings in the program they are studying.)
Rome to the Reformation is a complete curriculum for Bible, history, and science. The Deluxe Package includes music, read-alouds, and several additional hands-on projects (playing chess and constructing a castle).
Teacher's Manual
- Daily lesson plans are in an easy-to-use weekly chart format that lists each subject with the appropriate book titles and page numbers to complete each day. Most activities are suitable for all ages; some additional reading is scheduled for older students. Many simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher's Manual to reinforce the study of history. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!
Bible/History
- Rome, the life of Jesus, early church history, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation from a Christian perspective.
- Bible readings and memory verses.
- Hands-on projects: Make a Roman writing tablet and enjoy a Roman feast, construct a Roman arch, sample foods from the Middle Ages, play Medieval games, and more.
- Learn to play chess and construct a model castle (both in the Deluxe Package).
- Map work, history notebook, and timeline.
- Library list of recommended books to enrich your study.
Science
- Human body - participate in simple experiments and demonstrations as well as make simple models of body systems.
- Astronomy - explore the universe from a Christian perspective. Includes hands-on activities.
- Optional weekly nature walk and nature journal.
- 7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately).
Read-Alouds
- Selected books that are integrated with the study of history to inspire and develop godly character (in the Deluxe Package).
Art and Music
- Enjoy hands-on projects from history.
- Art lessons include drawing as well as Roman, Early Church, and Middle Ages art from a godly perspective, using God and The History of Art (available separately on our Music & Art section).
- Music appreciation lessons focus on Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart with easy-to-use CDs (in the Deluxe Package).
Math, Language Arts, and Foreign Language
| Rome to the Reformation ties in all the Biblical history right were it belongs.
--Julie
We are so thankful for the MFW curriculum. We have seen such a hunger for learning and a growing love for the Lord and His word being developed in our children's lives. We look forward to the coming years of using MFW!!! Keep up the good work!
--Jennie |
 | Why is Streams of Civilization used? We use Streams of Civilization Volume 1 as a resource for parents and for older students so that they can understand history from a Christian perspective. How did we get different races after the flood if there was only Noah and his family? Who were the Hittites? We don't read every page—just the relevant information. | | Why do we study Rome in-depth? We believe that spending ample time in this period of history helps students better understand the political and social climate that Jesus was born into. As students learn about Jesus, His ministry, and the New Testament along side the history of the Roman Empire, it brings even more meaning to God's Word. Understanding Rome and its fall brings students to a clearer understanding of the foundations of the Christian Church, which will play an important part in later history. | | Why have we chosen to use Augustus Caesar's World? One of My Father's World goals is to help families see the characters of the Bible, including Jesus, in the context of all of history. Reading Augustus Caesar's World places Jesus in historical context. Studying the Bible and other Christian books along side of a secular book like Augustus Caesar's World allows history and all other subjects to be taught from a Biblical worldview. The Teacher's Manual provides recommendations for how to use Augustus Caesar's World for multiple children in multiple grades in Notes, Week 1, Thursday. We hope a Christian book that teaches about Jesus in a solid historical context becomes available soon. | | My 2nd and 3rd graders don't seem to be understanding Augustus Caesar's World. Please remember that siblings in 2nd or 3rd grade will go through the five-year cycle again as older students. They do not need to catch everything the first time through the cycle. We suggest asking younger siblings to color while listening or splitting the reading into two smaller segments. We have found that younger siblings benefit from hearing the readings even if they are quietly coloring, playing with Legos, Play Doh or other quiet games. They will increase their vocabulary and at least gain a familiarity with the names and events even if they do not understand all the details. We suggest filling your book basket with books that allow your younger children to get a flavor for the time period. Younger children will enjoy other books in the program such as, The Roman Empire, Ancient World, Medieval World, and later in the year The Story of the World Volume 2.
We would also encourage younger children to create a notebook page, even if it is a simple drawing, labeled with the date and a brief summary. For students who are struggling to write a summary they may dictate a one or two sentence summary to you. Their dictation can be used as copywork. | | What are the benefits of the Deluxe Package? We recommend purchasing the deluxe package to provide the broadest and most complete education for your children. All of the items in the deluxe packages are scheduled or explained in the Teacher's Manuals. Deluxe packages include read alouds, music, art, as well as items to enrich the year's study. The basic package was created as a consideration for customers who were unable to purchase all the items in the deluxe package. The basic package will give your child a good, solid education. You may choose to purchase individual items from the deluxe package. | | How can I see a copy of the library book lists in the Teacher's Manual? These book lists are only available as a part of an MFW Teacher's Manual and are not available individually. My Father's World has put a great deal of time and research into selecting the books for each of our programs. Unfortunately there are people who request our book lists to recreate our programs. If we allow this to happen we will no longer be able to provide the curriculum so many families are enjoying.
Each of our Teacher's Manuals for 2nd - 8th grades recommends 300-400 books and are organized in two separate lists. Book basket books are themed to weekly topics being studied. A second list of classic books is organized by grade level. These books are read cover to cover when assigned by a parent during independent reading time.
| | What are the changes to Journey through the Bible? The Victor Journey through the Bible is now The David C. Cook Journey through the Bible. All of the pages and content are the same. The Teacher's Manuals can be used without any changes. Whenever Victor is referenced, you can use The David C. Cook Journey through the Bible instead.
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