Curriculum Features and Activities

Emily from Table Life Blog discusses a literature-based curriculum for teaching American history. The curriculum, from Common Sense Press, is designed for elementary to middle school students and covers seven historical eras. It offers flexibility, allowing users to choose from various books, activities, and movies. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering a wide range of historical periods, and is affordable, as it primarily requires a single book and utilizes library resources. Emily highlights the curriculum's flexibility, comprehensiveness, and affordability, making it a valuable option for homeschooling families.

What is the main focus of the curriculum discussed in the video?

• Science through experiments

• Mathematics through games

• American history through literature

• Geography through maps

Who is the presenter of the video?

• Sarah from History Blog

• Emily from Table Life Blog

• John from Education Blog

• Anna from Learning Blog

How many American history eras does the curriculum cover?

• Five

• Eight

• Six

• Seven

Which era is NOT included in the curriculum?

• Renaissance

• Post-war years

• Industrial age

• Colonial period

What is the purpose of the prologue in each unit?

• To lay the groundwork for the era

• To provide a list of activities

• To summarize the entire curriculum

• To offer movie suggestions

What type of activities are included in the curriculum?

• Mathematical problems

• Hands-on crafts and activities

• Only reading assignments

• Science experiments

What is one of the movie suggestions mentioned for the American Revolution period?

• Hamilton

• The Patriot

• Liberties Kids

• 1776

What is a key feature of the curriculum's flexibility?

• It can only be used for high school students

• It mandates watching all suggested movies

• It requires strict adherence to the book list

• It allows for selective use of books and activities

How can the curriculum be used in relation to other history curriculums?

• It cannot be used with other curriculums

• Both as a standalone and a supplement

• Only as a supplement

• Only as a standalone curriculum

What makes the curriculum comprehensive?

• It is limited to colonial history

• It includes only modern history

• It covers a wide range of American history eras

• It focuses only on the American Revolution