3-4 History 2026-2027

Mondays, 10:30-12:00

Instructor: Alison Thompson alison.thompson.peru@gmail.com

Class Tuition: $600 per year or $60 per month for 10 months

Supply Fee: $60, due at registration

Instructor accepts: Cash, Check, and Zelle

NOTE: There is a minimum of 5 students required for this class to progress; maximum is 15.

Course Description: In this class, we will discuss and learn about the Early Modern Times of world history through the thought-provoking and engaging Story of the World curriculum. Our year will include experiencing this time in history through entertaining stories, engaging hands-on activities, and fun discussions all through a Biblical lens. Students will work on listening, observational, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills through hearing the lessons told each week, participating in map-work, being encouraged to ask questions, and creating things with our exciting in-class activities.

The text will teach a complete view of world history from 1600 to 1850 covering the era of Queen Elizabeth I through the California Gold Rush, detailing revolutions, explorers, and empires across continents.

Homework for this class will be optional and consist of reading and/or listening to the assigned chapters (highly encouraged!) and optional work from the activity workbook as well as optional geography song memorization that we will review in class. Since no formal grades will be taken in this class, projects and assignments are purely meant for the mastery of subject material and practice for the future.

Required Materials:
Early Modern Times, Volume 3, Revised Softcover, Story of the World ISBN: 9781945841446
Early Modern Times, Activity Book Volume 3, Revised, Story of the World ISBN: 9781945841477

Optional Materials:
Early Modern Times, Volume 3 (Revised), Audiobook, Story of the World ISBN:9781945841651

Supplies:
Map pencils or crayons, scissors, pencils, glue stick, liquid glue, ruler, and 1 ½” 3-ring binder for holding activity pages that the parent will tear out of the activity book. I will also send out a request for recycled materials that are needed for projects on an as needed basis.