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Exploration to 1850 Package

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Explore the New World with Leif Ericsson, Christopher Columbus, and others. Discover the amazing story of the U.S. from colonial times to the California gold rush in this year-long curriculum for 4th-8th grade.

Learn about the courage and faith of many who came to America. Help children understand man's struggles in world exploration as your family memorizes the book of James.

Overview
Required / Add-Ons
Contents & Samples
Reviews

"The read-alouds bring the history lessons to life. The best part is the life experiences of real people."

J.W.

4TH - 8TH GRADE

Exploration to 1850

  • Exploration to 1850 follows Rome to the Reformation in our chronological history-based study for students in 2nd - 8th grade.
  • Explore the New World with Leif Ericsson, Christopher Columbus, and others; discover the amazing story of the U.S. from colonial times to the California gold rush; and learn about the courage and faith of many who came to America.
  • Investigate world history and cultures, and see how U.S. and world history are interrelated.
  • Easy-to-teach lesson plans guide you through each day.

We recommend starting with Exploring Countries and Cultures

  • If your family has never used Exploring Countries and Cultures, 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 understandable and retainable.

Do you also have a 2nd or 3rd grader?

student girl pointing at map of the United States

Educational Development with My Father's World

  • Explore the New World
  • U.S. and World History
  • Botany and Animal World
  • Map Work
  • U.S. Presidents
  • Christian Faith and Godly Character
Curriculum Details
Teacher's Manual
  • Daily lesson plans are in an easy-to-use weekly chart format for each subject with page numbers of books to read and instructions.
  • Many activities will be suitable for all ages; additional activities are suggested for older students.
  • Many simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher's Manual to reinforce the study of geography.
  • Teacher's Manual includes details on using our Math and Language Arts recommendations, which are purchased separately.
Bible
  • Study the book of James using a children's inductive Bible study called Boy, Have I Got Problems! and memorize verses from James.
  • Be inspired by the stories of Christians from the past when you read Trial and Triumph and In God We Trust, which focuses on the godly faith and character of early Americans.
History
  • Study world and U.S. history from the early European explorers of North America through 1850 with a number of helpful books, all fully scheduled in the Teacher's Manual.
  • Learn about U.S. presidents and U.S. geography with a brief trip through all 50 states (a two-year study that will be completed in next year's program).
  • Integrate history with art, composition, and handwriting as you make a history notebook.
  • Enjoy simple hands-on projects, map work, and timeline.
  • Study your own state (the final 4-6 weeks of the year) as you learn how to write a research paper.
  • Enrich your study with our library list of optional, yet recommended books.
  • Add history content for 2nd and 3rd graders with the 2nd–3rd Grade Supplement for Exploration to 1850 (required for 2nd–3rd graders).
Science
  • Explore the world of plants and animals from a Christian perspective. Includes an introduction to taxonomy (the scientific classification of living things).
  • Focus on nature journaling in your local area as you study state history at the end of the school year.
  • 7th and 8th graders use a science course instead of the above (purchase separately).
Art and Music
  • Enjoy hands-on art projects related to history.
  • Sing the great hymns of our faith and learn their stories, coordinated with this year's history study, using Then Sings My Soul.
  • Art lessons from a godly perspective, using God and the History of Art (purchase separately).
  • Music appreciation lessons review music history and focus on Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Chopin with easy-to-use CDs.
Read-Alouds
  • Selected books are integrated with the study of history to inspire and develop Christian character.
REQUIRED - Add Math
REQUIRED - Add Language Arts
OPTIONAL - Add Foreign Language
Synergy Group
  • A Synergy Group is two or more families who meet weekly to participate in science, history/geography, art, and music activities from your My Father's World Teacher's Manual.
  • The group leader uses a Free Synergy Guide which schedules easy-to-teach group activities with minimal preparation.
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The Family Learning Cycle
  • The Family Learning Cycle solves many time management problems.
  • This curriculum package can be taught to children at several different grade levels, all at the same time.
  • The concept may take some getting used to, but it has several important benefits for your family.
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Add-Ons to Complete Your Curriculum

Required for All Students
(not included; purchase separately)
MathSee Details
Language ArtsSee Details
Required for Additional Students
(one of each is included in the package)
Required (From Previous Years)
Required for 2nd-3rd Graders
Required for 7th-8th Graders
ScienceSee Details
Recommended Optional Items
Foreign LanguageSee Details
Enrichment ItemsSee Details
Synergy GroupSee Details

Package Includes All of the Following

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Reviews

Regular written summaries reinforce history material covered and sharpen writing skills. Thanks My Father's World!

C. W.

The read-alouds bring the history lessons to life. The best part is the life experiences of real people.

J. W.

My Father's World helps us accomplish so much more. Our days aren't overloaded, just very full and satisfying.

J. L.

My child was required to take a standardized test through his umbrella school a few weeks ago. I've been struggling this year with self-doubt and questioned whether we should continue to homeschool. Well, no longer! His scores were wonderful as his overall score showed he's an entire grade level ahead and in some individual subjects he scored well beyond his grade level. My Father's World is the only curriculum we've used and we're sticking with it! Thank you for the amazing curriculums, resources, and staff that call and check in on us from time to time. You all are wonderful!

Jaime A.

I have 6 kids (another one on the way). I am incredibly busy! “There is no way I could homeschool my kids without My Father's World. I just open the manual each day and do what it says, and at the end of the day I have complete confidence that my kids are learning everything and more that they need to help them be their God given best.”

Kate F.

My family and I cannot thank you enough for your curriculum. I know that you have been working closely with Jesus to create such an amazing gift to homeschoolers. Your curriculum is nothing short of academic genius. I cannot imagine the time and effort you put in to create it. Your book choices alone required extensive research. It would have taken me years to find such profound reading.

Jayne A.
587.6300
499.49
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95401

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
14980

Make history come alive with these selected "living" books specifically selected for 2nd and 3rd graders.

Exploration to 1850 Package is also required.

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14980
Your Price:
80.20
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12650

Barry Stebbing

ISBN: 9780970040565

A Godly Perspective to ART History A great resource, this four-year curriculum features an extensive survey of art history, fortified with 268 lessons teaching beginning drawing, painting, use of colored markers, perspective, color theory, and so much more.

Includes 2-volume textbook, Paint and Marker Cards, and 36 color postcards of artists' paintings. Recommended for ages 10+, but younger children may be able to use it with help.

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12650
Your Price:
53.95
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12651

Consumable Paint and Marker Cards are designed to be used with the God and the History of Art package. All directions for the Paint and Marker Cards are found in the God and the History of Art textbooks.

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12651
Your Price:
13.95
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02654

Quality acrylic paints in four primary pigment colors.

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02654
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13.95
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95403

Consumable Student Sheets are designed to be used with the Exploration to 1850 package. All directions for the Student Sheets are found in the Teacher's Manual.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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95403
Your Price:
39.95
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14800

Kay Arthur and Janna Arndt

ISBN: 9780736901482

Explore the book of James with this inductive Bible study workbook designed especially for kids. Learn how to deal with everyday problems by applying God's word.

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14800
Your Price:
12.99
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14703

These cards are glued on President summary sheets (from the Student Sheets) and become part of the student's History Notebook.

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14703
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5.95
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02750

This laminated placemat features the United States on one side and the world on the other.

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02750
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7.95
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13704

Richard Hannula

ISBN: 9781885767547

From Augustine to C.S. Lewis, these forty-six biographical sketches follow the trials and triumphs of individuals in the family of faith.

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13704
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23.00
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11752

ISBN: 9780528012792

An up-to-date political wall map of the world. Measures 50"x32".

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11752
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9.95
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00104

Scheduled in the Teacher's Manual for God's Creation from A to Z, but not included in the package; optional, but highly recommended.

Redeem the included certificate along with $4 to receive 25 ants or $6 to receive 50 ants. (Ants can only be shipped to Canada and within the continental U.S. (except Oregon).)

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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00104
27.9900
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24.95
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00103

Scheduled in the Teacher's Manual for God's Creation from A to Z, but not included in the package; optional, but highly recommended.

Redeem the included certificate along with $7.95 to receive caterpillars and food. (Caterpillars can only be shipped within the continental U.S. and Alaska.)

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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00103
27.9900
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24.95
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78120

Susan Wise Bauer

ISBN: 9781933339177

This 11- hour, 9-CD set is an unabridged reading by Jim Weiss. Enjoy these fascinating stories about the Early Modern Times at home, in the van, or in your back yard! Correlates with the book The Story of the World, Volume 3 - a core part of the Exploration to 1850 Basic and Deluxe packages.

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78120
49.9500
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31.95
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12704

ISBN: 9780794533441

This newly updated book will introduce you to world history, from ancient times to the start of the 21st century. Find out about Ancient Egypt, the Aztec Empire, Medieval Europe, the First World War and many more fascinating subjects.

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12704
Your Price:
39.95
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