AmblesideOnline for Groups Form 2C 36-Week Schedule

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Weekly Readings

The following weekly readings should be broken up into daily readings in whatever way works best for your family.

Go directly to week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Geography is pending and will be added to this schedule.

Week 1
Bible: Old Testament - King Cyrus Commands the Jews to Return - Ezra 1; look at Ezra 2 to see the lists of those who returned
New Testament - The Rich Young Ruler - Luke 18:18-27
New Testament - Promises to the Disciples - Luke18:28-30
Story of the World ch 23 The Peace of Versailles pg 245 (1919)
Story of the World ch 23 The Rise of Joseph Stalin pg 251 (1922)
Story of the World ch 24 The First King of Egypt pg 257 (1922)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 25-33
Animal Farm ch 1
Halliburton's The Occident ch 1 A Marvelous Bridge
Age of Fable ch 29 Return of Ulysses
Storybook of Science ch 55 Day and Night
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 1, 2 (or Ordinary Genius ch 1)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 7 Life in the Blood - pg 119; spread Lesson 7 over six weeks
Story of Inventions ch 16 John L. Baird and the Invention of the Television 1926
Couldn't Just Happen ch 13 When It Takes Two: pg 117-118
Couldn't Just Happen ch 13 When It Takes Two: Mutualism in the oceans pg 118-119
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 2
Bible: Old Testament - Worship Begins Again - Ezra 3:1-6
New Testament - Laborers in the Vineyard - Matthew 20:1-16
New Testament - Jesus Foretells His Death - Luke 18:31-34
Story of the World ch 24 Facism in Italy pg 260 (1917-1923)
Story of the World ch 25 Japan, China, and a Pretend Emperor pg 269 (1928)
Story of the World ch 25 The Long March pg 273 (1930-1934)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 34-46
Animal Farm ch 2
Age of Fable ch 29 the Laestrygonians
Halliburton's The Occident ch 2 The Golden Gate
Storybook of Science ch 56 The Year and Its Seasons
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 3 (or Ordinary Genius ch 2, first half)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 7 Life in the Blood - pg 119; spread Lesson 7 over six weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 13 When It Takes Two: Insects and plants pg 119
Couldn't Just Happen ch 13 When It Takes Two: Insects and orchids pg 120-121
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 3
Bible: Old Testament - The Rebuilding of the Temple Begins - Ezra 3:7-13
New Testament - James and John Make a Request - Mark 10:35-45
Story of the World ch 26 Black Tuesday and a New Deal pg 281 (1929)
Story of the World ch 26 Hitler's Rise to Power pg 286 (1932)
Story of the World ch 27 Red Spain, Black Spain, a King, and a General pg 293 (1936-1939)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 47-59
Animal Farm ch 3
Age of Fable ch 29 Scylla and the Charbdis, Calypso
Halliburton's The Occident ch 3 The Highest Waterfall
Storybook of Science ch 57 Belladonna Berries
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 4 (or Ordinary Genius ch 2, second half)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 7 Life in the Blood - pg 119; spread Lesson 7 over six weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 13 When It Takes Two: More mimics pg 121-122
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 4
Bible: Old Testament - Opposition to the Rebuilding - Ezra 4
New Testament - Jesus Heals the Blind Men at Jericho - Mark 10:46-52
New Testament - Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10
Story of the World ch 27 Rebuilding the Fatherland pg 299 (1938-1939)
Story of the World ch 28 The Three-War War pg 305 (1937-1942)
Story of the World ch 28 The Holocaust pg 309 (1935-1944)
Trial and Triumph ch 45 C. S. Lewis Chronicler of Narnia (1898-1963) pg. 277
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 60-69
Animal Farm ch 3
Age of Fable ch 30 the Phaeacians spend 2 weeks as needed
Storybook of Science ch 58 Poisonous Plants
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 5 (or Ordinary Genius ch 3)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 7 Life in the Blood - pg 119; spread Lesson 7 over six weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 13 When It Takes Two: Wonders everywhere pg 122-123
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 5
Bible: Old Testament - Work on the Temple Begins Again - Ezra 5
New Testament - The Parable of the Ten Talents - Luke 19:11-28
New Testament - Jesus Raises Lazarus from Death - John 11:1-44
Story of the World ch 29 The War that Stretched Across the World pg 317 (1940-1945)
Story of the World ch 29 The Atom Bomb pg 323 (1945)
Story of the World ch 30 Muslims and Hindus in India pg 329 (1947)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 70-80
Animal Farm ch 5
Age of Fable ch 30 The Phaeacians spend 2 weeks as needed
Halliburton's The Occident ch 4 The Deepest Canyon
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 6 (or Ordinary Genius ch 4)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 7 Life in the Blood - pg 119; spread Lesson 7 over six weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 14 The Family Tree? pg 126-127
Couldn't Just Happen ch 14 The Family Tree? Piltdown man pg 127-128
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 6
Bible: Old Testament - The Work Continues, The Temple is Dedicated - Ezra 6
New Testament - Meeting of the Sanhedrin - John 11:45-57
New Testament - Mary Anoints Jesus - Luke 7:36-50
Story of the World ch 30 The Partitioning of Palestine pg 332 (1948)
Story of the World ch 31 The Suez Crisis pg 339 (1952-1956)
Story of the World ch 31 The Marshall Plan pg 345 (1950-1961)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 81-93
Animal Farm ch 6
Age of Fable ch 30 The Fate of the Suitors
Halliburton's The Occident ch 5 The Greatest Dam
Storybook of Science ch 59 The Blossom
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 7 (or Ordinary Genius ch 5, first half)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 7 Life in the Blood - pg 119; spread Lesson 7 over six weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 14 The Family Tree? What's new? pg 129
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 7
Bible: Old Testament - Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem - Ezra 7
New Testament - Christ enters Jerusalem - Luke 19:29-44
Story of the World ch 32 One Country, Two Different Worlds pg 351 (1948)
Story of the World ch 32 Two Republics of China pg 355 (1949)
Story of the World ch 33 Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh pg 363 (1941-1946)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 94-105
Animal Farm ch 7
AAnswering the Cry for Freedom ch 9 Sally Hemings, first half (Pre-read this chapter, depending on the age and maturity of your student.)
ge of Fable ch 31 Adventures of Aeneas
Halliburton's The Occident ch 6 Niagara
Storybook of Science ch 60 Fruit
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 8 (or Ordinary Genius ch 5, second half)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 8 Cardiovascular System - pg 133; spread Lesson 8 over six weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 14 The Family Tree? Why so many mistakes? pg 130-131
Couldn't Just Happen ch 14 The Family Tree? Where did humans really come from? pg 131-133
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 8
Bible: Old Testament - Ezra Organizes the Work - Ezra 8 (It is probably advisable to omit the last two chapters of Ezra for younger students)
New Testament - Cleansing the Temple - Mark 11:15-18
Story of the World ch 33 The Korean War pg 367 (1950)
Story of the World ch 34 Argentina's President and His Wife pg 373 (1943-1955)
Story of the World ch 34 Freedom in the Belgian Congo pg 379 (1956)
Trial and Triumph ch 46 Richard Wurmbrand Tortured for Christ (1908- ) pg. 283
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 106-113
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 9 Sally Hemings, second half
Animal Farm ch 8
Age of Fable ch 31 Dido, Palinurus
Storybook of Science ch 61 Pollen
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 9 (or Ordinary Genius ch 6)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 8 Cardiovascular System - pg 133; spread Lesson 8 over six weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 14 The Family Tree? Either, or pg 133
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 9
Bible: Old Testament - Nehemiah's Concern for Jerusalem - Nehemiah 1, 2:1-8
New Testament - The Barren Fig Tree - Mark 11:11-14, 11:19-23
New Testament - Prayer and Forgiveness - Mark 11:24-26
Story of the World ch 35 The Space Race pg 385 (1957-1969)
Story of the World ch 35 Thirteen Days in October pg 389 (1962)
Story of the World ch 36 The Death of John F Kennedy pg 397 (1963)
Story of the World ch 36 Civil Rights pg 402 (1951-1968)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 114-125
Animal Farm ch 9
Age of Fable ch 32 The Infernal Regions spend 2 weeks as needed
Halliburton's The Occident ch 7 New York
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 10, 11 (or Ordinary Genius ch 7)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 8 Cardiovascular System - pg 133; spread Lesson 8 over six weeks
Story of Inventions ch 18 Wernher Von Braun and the Rockets to the Moon 1960
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: pg 134
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 10
Bible: Old Testament - Nehemiah Goes to Jerusalem - Nehemiah 2:9-20
New Testament - The Questioning of the Chief Priests - Luke 20:1-8
New Testament - The Parable of the Two Sons - Matthew 21:28-32
Story of the World ch 37 The Vietnam War pg 411 (1959-1969)
Story of the World ch 37 Trouble in the Middle East pg 415 (1967-1973)
Story of the World ch 38 Soviet Invasions pg 423 (1979)
Story of the World ch 38 Terrorism pg 426 (1972-1978)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 126-137
Animal Farm ch 10
Age of Fable ch 32 The Infernal Regions spend 2 weeks as needed
Halliburton's The Occident ch 8 Washington
Storybook of Science ch 62 The Bumble-Bee
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 12 (or Ordinary Genius ch 8)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 8 Cardiovascular System - pg 133; spread Lesson 8 over six weeks
Story of Inventions ch 19 The Invention of the Computer 1950
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: Life in this world pg 134
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 11
Bible: Old Testament - Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem - Nehemiah 3
New Testament - The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen - Matthew 21:33-46
Story of the World ch 39 India After Partition pg 433 (1971-1984)
Story of the World ch 39 Iran and Iraq pg 439 (1978-1980)
Story of the World ch 40 Chernobyl and Nuclear Power pg 445 (1986)
Story of the World ch 40 The End of the Cold War pg 449 (1980's)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 138-149
Age of Fable ch 32 Elysium, The Sibyl
Halliburton's The Occident ch 9 Fort Jefferson
Storybook of Science ch 63 Mushrooms (remind students that all mushrooms are not made safe by boiling in salt water)
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 13 (or Ordinary Genius ch 9)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 8 Cardiovascular System - pg 133; spread Lesson 8 over six weeks
Story of Inventions ch 10 John Gutenberg and the Invention of Printing 1455, first half
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: Life in this world pg 134
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 12
Bible: Old Testament - Nehemiah Overcomes Opposition - Nehemiah 4
New Testament - The Parable of the Wedding Garment - Matthew 22:1-14
New Testament - Render Unto Caesar - Matthew 22:15-22
Story of the World ch 41 Democracy in China? pg 455 (1966-1976, 1989)
Story of the World ch 41 Communism Crumbles pg 459 (1989-1991)
Story of the World ch 42 The First Persian Gulf War pg 465 (1990)
Story of the World ch 42 Africa, Independent pg 469 (1962-1994)
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 150-161
Age of Fable ch 33 through Opening the Gates of Janus, Camilla
Halliburton's The Occident ch 10 Popocatepetl
Einstein Theory of Relativity by Cwiklik ch 14 (or Ordinary Genius Afterword)
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 8 Cardiovascular System - pg 133; spread Lesson 8 over six weeks
Story of Inventions ch 10 John Gutenberg and the Invention of Printing 1455, second half
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: Inside your body pg 134-135
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: The world's best pump pg 135
3-4 poems by Robert Frost
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Optional Exam Week

Week 13
Bible: Old Testament - Nehemiah Fights the Oppression of the Poor - Nehemiah 5
New Testament - The Sadducees Ask a Question - Luke 20:27-40
New Testament - The Greatest Commandment - Mark 12:28-34
Story of the Greeks ch 01 Early Inhabitants of Greece
Story of the Greeks ch 02 The Deluge of Ogyges
Story of the Greeks ch 03 The Founding of Many Important Cities
Story of the Greeks ch 04 Story of Deucalion
Story of the Greeks ch 05 The Story of Daedalus and Icarus
Story of the Greeks ch 06 The Adventures of Jason
Story of the Greeks ch 07 Theseus Visits the Labyrinth
Story of the Greeks ch 08 The Terrible Prophecy
Story of the Greeks ch 09 The Sphinx's Riddle
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 162-169
Church's Iliad: ch 1, 2, 3, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Golden Apple
Age of Fable ch 33 Evander, Infant Rome
Halliburton's The Occident ch 11 The Rain God's City
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 9 Nervous and Endocrine Systems - pg 149; spread Lesson 9 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 64 In the Woods
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: The oxygen exchange pg 135-138
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: Rushing rivers within pg 138-139
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 1, 2
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 14
Bible: Old Testament - Plots Against Nehemiah - Nehemiah 6, 7:1-3
New Testament - David's Son and David's Lord? - Mark 12:35-37
Story of the Greeks ch 10 Blindness and Death of Œdipus
Story of the Greeks ch 11 The Brothers' Quarrel
Story of the Greeks ch 12 The Taking of Thebes
Story of the Greeks ch 13 The Childhood of Paris
Story of the Greeks ch 14 The Muster of the Troops
Story of the Greeks ch 15 The Sacrifice of Iphigenia
Story of the Greeks ch 16 The Wrath of Achilles
Story of the Greeks ch 17 Death of Hector and Achilles
Story of the Greeks ch 18 The Burning of Troy
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 170-181
Church's Iliad: ch 4, 5, 6, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Ship-Gathering, Quarrel with the High King
Age of Fable ch 33 Nisus and Euryalus
Halliburton's The Occident ch 12 Christophe's Castle
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 9 Nervous and Endocrine Systems - pg 149; spread Lesson 9 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 65 The Orange-Agaric
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: How many cells in your body? pg 139-140
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: Eyes to see pg 140
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 3
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 15
Bible: Old Testament - Ezra Reads the Law to the People, and the Festival of Shelters - Nehemiah 8
New Testament - Woe to the Pharisees - Matthew 23:1-39
New Testament - The Widow's Mite - Mark 12:41-44
Story of the Greeks ch 19 Heroic Death of Codrus
Story of the Greeks ch 20 The Blind Poet
Story of the Greeks ch 21 The Rise of Sparta
Story of the Greeks ch 22 The Spartan Training
Story of the Greeks ch 23 The Brave Spartan Boy
Story of the Greeks ch 24 Public Tables in Sparta
Story of the Greeks ch 25 Laws of Lycurgus
Story of the Greeks ch 26 The Messenian War
Story of the Greeks ch 27 The Music of Tyrtaeus
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 182-193
Church's Iliad: ch 7, 8, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Single Combat
Age of Fable ch 33 Mezentius, Pallas, Camilla, Turnus
Halliburton's The Occident ch 13 The Panama Canal
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 9 Nervous and Endocrine Systems - pg 149; spread Lesson 9 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 66 Earthquakes
Couldn't Just Happen ch 15 Amazing and Wonderful: Ever new pg 140-141
Couldn't Just Happen ch 16 In God's Image: pg 142-143
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 4
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 16
Bible: Old Testament - Queen Vashti Defies King Xerxes - Esther 1
New Testament - Christ's Second Coming Foretold - Mark 13:1-37
New Testament - The Parable of the Ten Virgins - Matthew 25:1-13
Story of the Greeks ch 28 Aristomenes' Escape
Story of the Greeks ch 29 The Olympic Games
Story of the Greeks ch 30 Milo of Croton
Story of the Greeks ch 31 The Jealous Athlete
Story of the Greeks ch 32 The Girls' Games
Story of the Greeks ch 33 The Bloody Laws of Draco
Story of the Greeks ch 34 The Laws of Solon
Story of the Greeks ch 35 The First Plays
Story of the Greeks ch 36 The Tyrant Pisistratus
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 194-205
Answering the Cry for Freedom Part Four - Freedom Was Just the Beginning
Church's Iliad: ch 9, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Women of Troy, The High King's Embassy
Age of Fable ch 34 Pythagoras
Halliburton's The Occident ch 14 The Angel Architects
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 9 Nervous and Endocrine Systems - pg 149; spread Lesson 9 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 67 Shall We Kill Them Both?
Couldn't Just Happen ch 16 In God's Image: How does the brain work? pg 143
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 5
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 17
Bible: Old Testament - Esther Becomes Queen, and Mordecai Saves the King's Life - Esther 2
New Testament - The Last Judgment - Matthew 25:31-46
Story of the Greeks ch 37 The Tyrant's Insult
Story of the Greeks ch 38 Death of the Conspirators
Story of the Greeks ch 39 Hippias Driven out of Athens
Story of the Greeks ch 40 The Great King
Story of the Greeks ch 41 Hippias Visits Darius
Story of the Greeks ch 42 Destruction of the Persian Host
Story of the Greeks ch 43 The Advance of the Second Host
Story of the Greeks ch 44 The Battle of Marathon
Story of the Greeks ch 45 Miltiades' Disgrace
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 206-219
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 10 Paul Cuffe, first half
Church's Iliad: ch 10, 11, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Horses of King Rhesus, Red Rain
Age of Fable ch 34 Sybaris and Crotona, Myth of Osiris and Isis
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 10 Nervous System Extended - pg 161; spread Lesson 10 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 68 The Thermometer
Couldn't Just Happen ch 16 In God's Image: Your nervous system pg 143-144
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 6
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 18
Bible: Old Testament - Haman's Plot - Esther 3
New Testament - Greeks Visit Jesus - John 12:20-36
New Testament - The Judgment of Unbelief - John 12:37-50
Story of the Greeks ch 46 Aristides the Just
Story of the Greeks ch 47 Two Noble Spartan Youths
Story of the Greeks ch 48 The Great Army
Story of the Greeks ch 49 Preparations for Defense
Story of the Greeks ch 50 Leonidas at Thermopylae
Story of the Greeks ch 51 Death of Leonidas
Story of the Greeks ch 52 The Burning of Athens
Story of the Greeks ch 53 The Battles of Salamis and Plataea
Story of the Greeks ch 54 The Rebuilding of Athens
Never Give In (Churchill biography) pg 220-228
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 10 Paul Cuffe, second half
Church's Iliad: ch 12, 13, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Battle for the Ships, The Armor of Achilles
Age of Fable ch 34 Oracles: Oracle of Aesculapis
Halliburton's The Occident ch 15 Iguaza Falls
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 10 Nervous System Extended - pg 161; spread Lesson 10 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 69 The Subterranean Furnace
Couldn't Just Happen ch 16 In God's Image: Grey matter? pg 144-145
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 7
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
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Week 19
Bible: Old Testament - Mordecai Asks for Esther's Help - Esther 4
New Testament - Judas Iscariot - Luke 22:1-6
New Testament - The Last Supper - John 13:1-35
Story of the Greeks ch 55 Death of Pausanias
Story of the Greeks ch 56 Cimon Improves Athens
Story of the Greeks ch 57 The Earthquake
Story of the Greeks ch 58 The Age of Pericles
Story of the Greeks ch 59 The Teachings of Anaxagoras
Story of the Greeks ch 60 Beginning of the Peloponnesian War
Story of the Greeks ch 61 Death of Pericles
Story of the Greeks ch 62 The Philosopher Socrates
Story of the Greeks ch 63 Socrates' Favorite Pupil
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 1, God's Book of Creation
Church's Iliad: ch 14, 15, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Vengeance for Patrocles, Funeral Games
Age of Fable ch 34 Oracle of Apis
Halliburton's The Occident ch 16 The River of January
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 10 Nervous System Extended - pg 161; spread Lesson 10 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 70 Shells
Couldn't Just Happen ch 16 In God's Image: The true you pg 145-147
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 8
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
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Week 20
Bible: Old Testament - Esther Sends an Invitation - Esther 5
New Testament - Who Is The Greatest? - Luke 22:24-30
New Testament - Peter's Fall Foretold - Matthew 26:31-35
Story of the Greeks ch 64 Youth of Alcibiades
Story of the Greeks ch 65 Greek Colonies in Italy
Story of the Greeks ch 66 Alcibiades in Disgrace
Story of the Greeks ch 67 Death of Alcibiades
Story of the Greeks ch 68 The Overthrow of the Thirty Tyrants
Story of the Greeks ch 69 Accusation of Socrates
Story of the Greeks ch 70 Death of Socrates
Story of the Greeks ch 71 The Defeat of Cyrus
Story of the Greeks ch 72 The Retreat of the Ten Thousand
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 1, God's Book of Creation
Church's Iliad: ch 16, 17, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Ransom for Hector, The Luck of Troy
Age of Fable ch 35 Origin of Mythology
Halliburton's The Occident ch 17 Gibraltar
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 10 Nervous System Extended - pg 161; spread Lesson 10 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 71 The Spiral Snail
Couldn't Just Happen ch 16 In God's Image: What evolutionists can never explain pg 147
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 9
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
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Week 21
Bible: Old Testament - The King Honors Mordecai - Esther 6
New Testament - The Comforter - John 14:1-31
New Testament - The Vine and the Branches - John 15:1-27
Story of the Greeks ch 73 Agesilaus in Asia
Story of the Greeks ch 74 A Strange Interview
Story of the Greeks ch 75 The Peace of Antalcidas
Story of the Greeks ch 76 The Theban Friends
Story of the Greeks ch 77 Thebes Free Once More
Story of the Greeks ch 78 The Battle of Leuctra
Story of the Greeks ch 79 Death of Pelopidas
Story of the Greeks ch 80 The Battle of Mantinea
Augustus Caesar's World: 1 Janus, XI-XIII/Under a Lucky Star pg 5-9
Augustus Caesar's World: 2 The Ides of March, pg 10-13
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 1, God's Book of Creation
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 11 John Kizell, first half
Church's Iliad: ch 18, 19, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Warrior Women, The Death of Achilles
Age of Fable ch 35 Statues of the gods: The Diana a La Biche
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 11 Your Senses - pg 175; spread Lesson 11 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 72 Mother-of-Pearl and Pearls
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
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Week 22
Bible: Old Testament - Haman is Put to Death - Esther 7
New Testament - Work of the Comforter - John 16:1-33
New Testament - Jesus Prays for Them - John 17:1-26
Story of the Greeks ch 81 The Tyrant of Syracuse
Story of the Greeks ch 82 Story of Damon and Pythias
Story of the Greeks ch 83 The Sword of Damocles
Story of the Greeks ch 84 Dion and Dionysius
Story of the Greeks ch 85 Civil War in Syracuse
Story of the Greeks ch 86 Death of Dion
Story of the Greeks ch 87 Philip of Macedon
Story of the Greeks ch 88 Philip Begins His Conquests
Augustus Caesar's World: 3 Cleopatra and her Son, p 14-18
Augustus Caesar's World: 4 Caesar's Adopted Son pg. 19-21
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 2, Book of Adam
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 11 John Kizell, second half
Church's Iliad: ch 20, 21, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Poisoned Arrow
Age of Fable ch 35 The Poets of Mythology: Ovid
Halliburton's The Occident ch 18 Carcassonne
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 11 Your Senses - pg 175; spread Lesson 11 over four weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 16 In God's Image: God's gift? pg 147-148
Couldn't Just Happen ch 16 In God's Image: You, for always pg 148-149
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 11
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
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Week 23
Bible: Old Testament - Esther Pleads with the King - Esther 8
New Testament - Gethsemane - Luke 22:40-46
Story of the Greeks ch 89 The Orator Demosthenes
Story of the Greeks ch 90 Philip Masters Greece
Story of the Greeks ch 91 Birth of Alexander
Story of the Greeks ch 92 The Steed Bucephalus
Story of the Greeks ch 93 Alexander as King
Story of the Greeks ch 94 Alexander and Diogenes
Story of the Greeks ch 95 Alexander's Brilliant Beginning
Story of the Greeks ch 96 The Gordian Knot
Augustus Caesar's World: 5 Cicero, pg 22-26
Augustus Caesar's World: 6 Conspirators Without a Plan p 26-28
Augustus Caesar's World: 7 Mark Antony pg 29-34
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 2, Book of Adam
Church's Iliad: ch 22, 23, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Wooden Horse
Age of Fable ch 36 Modern Monsters, the Phoenix, the Cockatrice
Halliburton's The Occident ch 19 Mount St Michael
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 11 Your Senses - pg 175; spread Lesson 11 over four weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 17 A Sure Word: pg 152-153
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 12
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
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Week 24
Bible: Old Testament - The End of the Story - Esther 9
New Testament - The Betrayal - Luke 22:47-53
New Testament - Peter's Denial - Matthew 26:57-75
Story of the Greeks ch 97 Alexander's Royal Captives
Story of the Greeks ch 98 Alexander at Jerusalem
Story of the Greeks ch 99 The African Desert
Story of the Greeks ch 100 Death of Darius
Story of the Greeks ch 101 Defeat of Porus
Story of the Greeks ch 102 The Return to Babylon
Story of the Greeks ch 103 Death of Alexander the Great
Story of the Greeks ch 104 The Division of the Realm
Augustus Caesar's World: 8 Why is July pg 35-40
Augustus Caesar's World: 9 Gauls, Geese and Black Vultures p 41-44
Augustus Caesar's World: 10 Octavian Plays the game pg 45-49
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 2, Book of Adam
Church's Iliad: ch 24, 25, 26, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Fall of Troy
Age of Fable ch 36 The Unicorn, the Salamander
Halliburton's The Occident ch 20 The Ornament and the Honor of France
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 11 Your Senses - pg 175; spread Lesson 11 over four weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 17 A Sure Word: Knowing about God pg 153-154
Couldn't Just Happen ch 17 A Sure Word: What's so special about the Bible? pg 154-155
Archimedes and the Door of Science ch 13
3-4 poems by Carl Sandburg
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Optional Exam Week

Week 25
Bible: Old Testament - The Story of Job, Part One - Job 1
New Testament - Christ before the Sanhedrin - Matthew 26:59-68
New Testament - Christ before Pilate - John 18:33-40
Story of the Greeks ch 105 Death of Demosthenes
Story of the Greeks ch 106 The Last of the Athenians
Story of the Greeks ch 107 The Colossus of Rhodes
Augustus Caesar's World: 11 Bloody Finger Prints pg 50-54
Augustus Caesar's World: 12 Candles and Holly Berries pg 55-58
Augustus Caesar's World: 13 The Festival of Lights pg 63-65
Augustus Caesar's World: 14 Herod Future King of the Jews pg 66-71
Augustus Caesar's World: 15 Philippi and the Ghost pg 71-76
Church's Odyssey: ch 1, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Prologue, The Sacker of Cities
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 3, Book of Noah
Age of Fable ch 37 Zoroaster, Hindu Mythology
Halliburton's The Occident ch 21 The Tiger of the Alps
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 12 Integumentary System - pg 195; spread Lesson 12 over four weeks
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (If you absolutely can't find Galileo and the Magic Numbers, Along Came Galileo by Jeanne Bendick has the same chapter lineup. The other book is much preferred, however) ch 1
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 26
Bible: Old Testament - The Story of Job, Part Two - Job 2
New Testament - Judas Dies - Matthew 27:3-10
Story of the Greeks ch 108 The Battle of Ipsus
Story of the Greeks ch 109 Demetrius and the Athenians
Story of the Greeks ch 110 The Achaean League
Augustus Caesar's World: 16 Antony and Octavian Divide the World pg 77-79
Augustus Caesar's World: 17 Horace and the Country Mouse pg 80-84
Augustus Caesar's World: 18 Antony and Cleopatra pg 84-90
Augustus Caesar's World: 19 Herod the Fugitive pg 91-92
Augustus Caesar's World: 20 Virgil and Isaiah pg 93-96
Church's Odyssey: ch 2, 3, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Cyclops
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 3, Book of Noah
Age of Fable ch 37 Vishnu-Castes
Halliburton's The Occident ch 22 The Monastery of St Bernard
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 12 Integumentary System - pg 195; spread Lesson 12 over four weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 17 A Sure Word: The Bible's historical accuracy pg 155-156
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 2
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 27
Bible: Old Testament - The Story of Job, Part Three - Job 3; read from Chapter 4 to show how Job's friends tried to "help" him. Note that the story goes on for many pages as Job and his friends speak and then the Lord answers. Finish by reading Chapter 42, which gives Job's prayer and tells the end of the story.
New Testament - Jesus Before Herod - Luke 23:7-12
New Testament - Jesus Condemned to Die - Mark 15:6-15
Story of the Greeks ch 111 Division in Sparta
Story of the Greeks ch 112 Death of Agis
Story of the Greeks ch 113 The War of the Two Leagues
Augustus Caesar's World: 21 Octavia Weds Antony pg 97-100
Augustus Caesar's World: 22 Herod King of the Jews pg 100-101
Augustus Caesar's World: 23 To Athens and Return pg 102-106
Augustus Caesar's World: 24 The Future Empress pg 107
Augustus Caesar's World: 25 The Siege of Jerusalem pg 108-111
Church's Odyssey: ch 4, 5, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Lord of the Winds, The Enchantress
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 3, Book of Noah
Age of Fable ch 37 Buddha-Prester John
Halliburton's The Occident ch 23 St Peter's
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 12 Integumentary System - pg 195; spread Lesson 12 over four weeks
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 3
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 28
Bible: Old Testament - Introduction to Daniel, Part One - Daniel 1
New Testament - Treatment by the Soldiers - Matthew 27:27-31
New Testament - The Crucifixion - Matthew 27:32-38
Story of the Greeks ch 114 The Last of the Greeks
Augustus Caesar's World: 26 A Turning Point pg 112-116
Augustus Caesar's World: 27 The Love Story Ends pg 117-121
Augustus Caesar's World: 28 Herod and Mariamne pg 122-125
Augustus Caesar's World: 29 Triumph and Peace pg 125-128
Augustus Caesar's World: 30 Augustus Caesar pg 133-136
Church's Odyssey: ch 6, 7, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Land of the Dead, Sea Perils
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 4, Book of the Sons of Noah
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 12 Richard Allen, first half
Age of Fable ch 38 Northern Mythology, The Joys of Valhalla
Halliburton's The Occident ch 24 August 24th, in the Year 79
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 12 Integumentary System - pg 195; spread Lesson 12 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 73 The Sea
Couldn't Just Happen ch 17 A Sure Word: Can we prove the Bible's origin? pg 156-159
Couldn't Just Happen ch 18 How We Know We Can Trust: pg 160
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 4
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 29
Bible: Old Testament - Introduction to Daniel, Part Two - Daniel 2
New Testament - The Mother of Jesus at the Cross - John 19:25-27
New Testament - Jesus is Mocked on the Cross - Matthew 27:39-44
Story of the Greeks ch 115 Greece a Roman Province
Augustus Caesar's World: 31 The Druids pg 137-140
Augustus Caesar's World: 32 Tales of the Wild Northwest pg 141-145
Augustus Caesar's World: 33 A Wedding pg 145-146
Augustus Caesar's World: 34 The Pantheon pg 147-151
Augustus Caesar's World: 35 A Bible for the Romans pg 152-154
Church's Odyssey: ch 8, 9, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Telemachus Seeks His Father
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 4, Book of the Sons of Noah
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 12 Richard Allen, second half
Age of Fable ch 38 the Valkyrior-How Thor Paid his Wages
Halliburton's The Occident ch 25 The City That Rose From the Dead
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 13 Lymphatic and Immune Systems - pg 215; spread Lesson 13 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 74 Waves Salt Seaweeds
Couldn't Just Happen ch 18 How We Know We Can Trust: Prophecy about Jesus pg 160-163
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 5
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 30
Bible: Old Testament - The Fiery Furnace - Daniel 3
New Testament - The Penitent Thief - Luke 23:40-43
Augustus Caesar's World: 36 The Story of Aeneas pg 155-158
Augustus Caesar's World: 37 Who Were the Roman Gods: Mars pg 160-161
Augustus Caesar's World: 38 Jupiter pg 162-165
Augustus Caesar's World: 39 Golden Eagles Come Home pg 166-169
Augustus Caesar's World: 40 Out of Persia pg 170-174
Church's Odyssey: ch 10, 11, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Farewell to Calypso
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 4, Book of the Sons of Noah
Age of Fable ch 38 The Recovery of the Hammer
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 13 Lymphatic and Immune Systems - pg 215; spread Lesson 13 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 75 Running Waters
Couldn't Just Happen ch 18 How We Know We Can Trust: The evidence of miracles pg 163-164
Couldn't Just Happen ch 18 How We Know We Can Trust: Were Jesus' miracles real? pg 164-166
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 6
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 31
Bible: Old Testament - The King Who Lived in the Fields - Daniel 4
New Testament - The Death of Christ - Matthew 27:45-56
New Testament - The Soldiers Pierce Jesus' Side - John 19:31-37
Augustus Caesar's World: 41 We Still Call it Sunday pg 174-176
Augustus Caesar's World: 42 Herod and the Temple pg 177-182
Augustus Caesar's World: 43 Hillel the Great Pharisee pg 182-185
Augustus Caesar's World: 44 The Law of Moses pg 186-191
Augustus Caesar's World: 45 Augustus the God pg 192-194
Church's Odyssey: ch 12, 13, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The King's Daughter
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 5, Book of Shem
Age of Fable ch 39 Thor's Visit to Jotunheim spend 2 weeks as needed
Halliburton's The Occident ch 26 The Magic Grotto
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 13 Lymphatic and Immune Systems - pg 215; spread Lesson 13 over four weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 18 How We Know We Can Trust: What did Jesus teach about beginnings? pg 166-167
Couldn't Just Happen ch 19 What the Bible Teaches About Creation: How many choices are there? pg 168-169
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 7
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 32
Bible: Old Testament - The Fall of Babylon - Daniel 5
New Testament - The Burial - Luke 23:50-56
New Testament - The Guard of the Sepulchre - Matthew 27:62-66
Augustus Caesar's World: 46 A Roman Pharoah pg 199-204
Augustus Caesar's World: 47 Remember Akhenaton pg 205-209
Augustus Caesar's World: 48 Philo and the Lighthouse pg 210-214
Augustus Caesar's World: 49 Questions and Answers pg 215-223
Augustus Caesar's World: 50 Stepsons and Stars pg 224-227
Church's Odyssey: ch 14, 15, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Phaeacian Games
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 5, Book of Shem
Age of Fable ch 39 Thor's Visit to Jotunheim spend 2 weeks as needed
Halliburton's The Occident ch 27 Athena's Temple
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 13 Lymphatic and Immune Systems - pg 215; spread Lesson 13 over four weeks
Couldn't Just Happen ch 19 What the Bible Teaches About Creation: What we learn about creation pg 169-171
Couldn't Just Happen ch 19 What the Bible Teaches About Creation: When did God create? pg 171
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 8
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 33
Bible: Old Testament - Daniel in the Lion's Den - Daniel 6
New Testament - The Resurrection - John 20:1-18
New Testament - Disciples Going to Emmaus - Luke 24:13-35
Augustus Caesar's World: 51 Strabo and the World pg 228-232
Augustus Caesar's World: 52 Of Calendars and the Mayans pg 233-238
Augustus Caesar's World: 53 Children of the Sun pg 239-242
Augustus Caesar's World: 54 Herod is Dead pg 243-245
Augustus Caesar's World: 55 The Old Silk Road pg 246-249
Church's Odyssey: ch 16, 17, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Return to Ithaca, The Beggar in the Corner
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 5, Book of Shem
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 13 Jarena Lee, first half
Age of Fable ch 40 Death of Baldur to Ragnarok, Twilight of the Gods
Halliburton's The Occident ch 28 No Woman's Land
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 14 Growth and Development - pg 231; spread Lesson 14 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 78 The Cells
Couldn't Just Happen ch 19 What the Bible Teaches About Creation: Did God create in consecutive pg 172-173
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 9
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 34
Bible: Old Testament - Introduction to Jonah - Jonah 1, 2
New Testament - Appearances in Jerusalem - Luke 24:36-49
New Testament - Doubts of Thomas - John 20:24-29
Augustus Caesar's World: 56 Land of the Dragon pg 250-257
Augustus Caesar's World: 57 Of India and the Hindus pg 258-264
Augustus Caesar's World: 58 Pater Patriae pg 265-266
Augustus Caesar's World: 59 Buddha and the Kingdom of Truth pg 267-272
Augustus Caesar's World: 60 December 25, Year 1 pg 277-281
Church's Odyssey: ch 18, 19, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Archery Contest
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 6, Book of Terah
Answering the Cry for Freedom ch 13 Jarena Lee, second half
Age of Fable ch 40 Runic Letters to Wagner's Nibelungen Ring
Halliburton's The Occident ch 29 The Heart of Russia
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 14 Growth and Development - pg 231; spread Lesson 14 over four weeks
Storybook of Science ch 79 Honey
Couldn't Just Happen ch 19 What the Bible Teaches About Creation: The Genesis Flood pg 173-175
Couldn't Just Happen ch 19 What the Bible Teaches About Creation: What we can and cannot know pg 175-176
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 10
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
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Week 35
Bible: Old Testament - Jonah Obeys the Lord - Jonah 3
New Testament - Appearance at the Sea of Tiberias - John 21:1-23
New Testament - Appearance on the Mount of Galilee - Matthew 28:16-20
Augustus Caesar's World: 61 Tiberius pg 282
Augustus Caesar's World: 62 A Boy of Nazareth pg 283-286
Augustus Caesar's World: 63 The Hebrew Prophets pg 287-294
Augustus Caesar's World: 64 On the German Border pg 295-297
Augustus Caesar's World: 65 The Passover pg 298-304
Church's Odyssey: ch 20, 21, or Rosemary Sutcliff: The Slaying of the Suitors
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 6, Book of Terah
Answering the Cry for Freedom Epilogue
Age of Fable ch 41 Druids
Halliburton's The Occident ch 30 The Mother of Churches
Couldn't Just Happen ch 20 Alive Now and Forevermore: pg 177-178
Couldn't Just Happen ch 20 Alive Now and Forevermore: What about you? pg 178
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 14 Growth and Development - pg 231; spread Lesson 14 over four weeks
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 11
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Week 36
Bible: Old Testament - Jonah's Anger and God's Mercy - Jonah 4
New Testament - The Ascension - Luke 24:50-53
Augustus Caesar's World: 66 My Dear Tiberius pg 305-306
Augustus Caesar's World: 67 Hermann The German Hero pg 308-311
Augustus Caesar's World: 68 Farewell Augustus! pg 312-314
Augustus Caesar's World: 69 The Kingdom of Heaven pg 315-319
Augustus Caesar's World: 70 A New Religion for Rome pg 320-325
Church's Odyssey: ch 22, 23, or Rosemary Sutcliff: Peace in the Islands
Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Spend 3 weeks on Unit 6, Book of Terah
Age of Fable ch 41 Iona
Storybook of Science ch 80 The Queen-Bee
Couldn't Just Happen ch 20 Alive Now and Forevermore: What does lie in the future? pg 178-180
Couldn't Just Happen ch 20 Alive Now and Forevermore: Resurrection ahead pg 180-184
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy 14 Growth and Development - pg 231; spread Lesson 14 over four weeks
Galileo and the Magic Numbers (or Along Came Galileo) ch 12
3-4 poems by Langston Hughes
Penmanship or Copywork 4 or 5 times per week
Beginning Grammar
Math 4 or 5 times per week
Recitation
Latin and/or other Foreign language
Correspond history readings with a timeline and map
Map Drill
Art
Handicrafts
Work through the scheduled selection from Plutarch's Lives
Work through the scheduled Shakespeare play
The term's Composer Study (Music Appreciation)
This term's Picture Study (Art Appreciation)
Singing this month's folksong and hymn
Nature Study
Musical Instrument Practice

Optional Exam Week

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