I managed to creep into the deep, dark recesses of my computer to find the Course Requirements that I compiled for my high school children.
• Complete one essay in-depth (biographical, comparative,changing over time, or question based essay) from each group of three lessons, per week. (Ensure that student covers all forms of report/essay)
• Read two relevant/appropriate books per term. (One book must be either primary source or classic, depending upon availability. (see Mum for high school booklist)) Submit a written book report, book synopsis or chapter reports for each book.
• Submit 2 – 3 projects (either assignments or choices from MoH or HoW)
• Maintain history timeline. Complete any mapping exercises as per course book.
• One page essay per term, in preparation for exam.
• Take tests/quizzes/worksheets as prescribed in course book.
• Take term exam.
• Take yearly exam.
• Watch appropriate video’s, documentaries or shows and discuss.
This allows the students to read for understanding and knowledge. They read quality literature as well as learning to write in in various forms. Creative and individual activities are also catered for.
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Hello Susan,
I have enjoyed reading your wonderful blog. And yes!!! Your design is BEAUTIFUL! Quick question: What course book are you referring to? Did you write your own? And what is MoH and HoW?
Also: How long is a chapter report?
I must really be revealing my lack of knowledge here. But I feel so adrift with my 8th and 10 graders when it comes to history. I give them materials I feel are best for them to read, but of course, they come with no tests so I don’t know what they are retaining. Any help would be appreciated. You can even steer me to the applicable posts you have written. This is really my first time on your site, and there is so much to yet to cover. But what I’ve read so far, I love.
Thank you,
Suzanne
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Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for your comment! I’m sorry about using acronyms. I forget that not everyone has been homeschooling as long or used as many resources as me. My bad!
MOH : Mystery of History – http://www.themysteryofhistory.com and
HOW is Heart Of Wisdom – http://www.heartofwisdom.com
I don’t use a textbook per se. Oh, I’ve tried MoH and TruthQuest and Story of the World but my children and I prefer to read good, living books. However, I devised this ‘course requirement’ when I was going to do MOH with my high schoolers. However, I have mde up my own sheets, somewhat inspired by Barb Shelton (High School Form-U-La) and from our own needs. You can find all the forms on my main site–> Resources–>Downloads. try this link:
http://tinyurl.com/248a3c
I might write another post and explain how we use the forms with living books…I can be a little long winded so a whole post might in order.
For now…I’m off to visit your blog!
Regards,
Susan
Dear Susan,
Thankyou for your post. It is so helpful to see what others are doing. I will keep this curriculum guideline as highschool is starting for us ‘officially’ next year.
I love the layout of your site,
Warm Smiles
Michelle