Are you looking for good questions to ask your kids, or trying to help them achieve a more in-depth level of thought about their studies? Here's a great, one-page resource! It's a list of verbs organized by Blooms' Taxonomy. As you progress down the page, the sections relate to higher level questions. This would be an easy guide to slip into your Teacher Binder, to keep it handy for times when you want to plan a discussion or create an essay assignment for your student.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Mystery of History for High School
People often wonder if the Mystery of History can be used for High School. I'm finding that it can be an excellent fit.
We had used MOH 1 and 2 with Sonlight cores B and C (called 1 and 2 back then) when my kids were younger, and I had always wanted to use them for a 2nd rotation through World History. I also wanted to follow MOH's schedule, rather than squeeze MOH into Sonlight's 2 year history rotation. So, when my kids were in 6th and 8th grades, I started with MOH 1 again. What I found was that MOH 1 was very light for an 8th grader who had used it previously, and who had a strong background in Bible. Most of the stories were too familiar, and my history-loving son really wanted something more. It was perfect for my 6th grader though.
So, my son took a break from world history, and did Sonlight's Core 100 for his 9th grade year, while my daughter did MOH 2. He was looking forward to doing Sonlight's Core 300, but I said he needed to finish the AD years of World History first. Initially we chose another high school level world history, but after seeing several topics glossed over which I knew MOH discussed with a lot more depth, I encouraged him to give MOH another try. I gave him one week to decide, but he was instantly hooked!
Volume 2 has shorter readings than volume 3, so he read two chapters per day from Volume 2, and was able to finish up by our semester break. Now he's reading one chapter per day from Volume 3. I'm combining this with books from Sonlight Cores G, H, and 200, and he's really enjoying it.
Here's what we're using:
History Resources:
Glencoe World History
100 Most Important Events in Christian History
The Church of the East
What if Jesus had Never Been Born
The Bible Jesus Read
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Heidelberg Catechism
Readers:
1 - Pontius Pilate - 0-100, 20 pages
6 - The Shining Company - 600's, 20 pages
9 - Son of Charlemagne - 781, 1-2 ch
11 - Trumpeter of Krakaw - 1400's, 20 pages
14 - Leonardo da Vinci - 1452, 1-2 ch
16 - The 2nd Mrs. Giaconda - 1480
18 - The Man Who Laid the Egg - 1500, 2 ch
19 - Luther Biography - 1500, 1 ch
22 - Screwtape Letters - 20 pages
24 - Samurai's Tale - 1500's, 2 ch
27 - King's Fifth - 1541, 2 ch
Alternates:
Oliver Twist - 1800's, 1-2 ch (40 days
Robinson Crusoe
Snow Treasure
Outlaws of Sherwood
It's a Jungle out There
Ghost in Takaido Inn
Going Solo
I REALLY enjoyed the Pontius Pilate book, that was a great addition to Core 200.
My 8th grader who is only doing MOH 3 is also listening in on the read-alouds, and many of these line up more with her history in the first semester:
Read-Alouds:
1 - King Arthur of the Round Table - 1-2 ch
2 - Hidden Treasure of Galston - 1171, 1 ch
5 - Ramsay Scallop - 1300's
9 - I, Juan de Pareja - 1600's, 2 ch (this one doesn't fit chronologically, but fits nicely with countries/culture)
11 - Murder for her Majesty - 1558 (Elizabeth is Queen), 1 ch.
14 - Shakespeare Stories, Hamlet - 36 Pages (prelude to Shakespeare Stealer)
14 - Shakespeare Stealer - 1587, 2 ch
16 - Tabitha's Travels (Advent Story)
18 - Shakespeare Stories, The Merchant of Venice (my kids request, there's an Adventure's in Odyssey story based on this I guess!)
19 - Pride and Prejudice (Core 200, just because I wanted to)
24 - Out of Many Waters - 1654, 2 ch
26 - Master Cornhill - 1665 (plague), 2 ch
28 - Escape Across the Wide Sea - 1686, 2 ch
30 - Ravenmaster's Secret - 1735, 2 ch
32 - Kidnapped Prince - 1755, 3 ch
34 - Arrow Over the Door - 1777, 2 ch
35 - The Westing Game - 1960's, 1-2 ch, just for fun
Alternates:
Jane Eyre 1800's, 2 ch
The Sherwood Ring - 1800's or 1900's, 10 days
More Shakespeare Stories
We do a quiz about every other week, and do the semester and final exams. My son will also be doing a research project, and writes daily narrations on his readings.
MOH provides a great spine text to which you can add a variety of literature and projects to round out your high school year. Here is the MOH website's information for using MOH in highschool.
You might also like these posts on using MOH 1 and 2 with Sonlight, and MOH 3 with Sonlight.
We had used MOH 1 and 2 with Sonlight cores B and C (called 1 and 2 back then) when my kids were younger, and I had always wanted to use them for a 2nd rotation through World History. I also wanted to follow MOH's schedule, rather than squeeze MOH into Sonlight's 2 year history rotation. So, when my kids were in 6th and 8th grades, I started with MOH 1 again. What I found was that MOH 1 was very light for an 8th grader who had used it previously, and who had a strong background in Bible. Most of the stories were too familiar, and my history-loving son really wanted something more. It was perfect for my 6th grader though.
So, my son took a break from world history, and did Sonlight's Core 100 for his 9th grade year, while my daughter did MOH 2. He was looking forward to doing Sonlight's Core 300, but I said he needed to finish the AD years of World History first. Initially we chose another high school level world history, but after seeing several topics glossed over which I knew MOH discussed with a lot more depth, I encouraged him to give MOH another try. I gave him one week to decide, but he was instantly hooked!
Volume 2 has shorter readings than volume 3, so he read two chapters per day from Volume 2, and was able to finish up by our semester break. Now he's reading one chapter per day from Volume 3. I'm combining this with books from Sonlight Cores G, H, and 200, and he's really enjoying it.
Here's what we're using:
History Resources:
Glencoe World History
100 Most Important Events in Christian History
The Church of the East
What if Jesus had Never Been Born
The Bible Jesus Read
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Heidelberg Catechism
Readers:
1 - Pontius Pilate - 0-100, 20 pages
6 - The Shining Company - 600's, 20 pages
9 - Son of Charlemagne - 781, 1-2 ch
11 - Trumpeter of Krakaw - 1400's, 20 pages
14 - Leonardo da Vinci - 1452, 1-2 ch
16 - The 2nd Mrs. Giaconda - 1480
18 - The Man Who Laid the Egg - 1500, 2 ch
19 - Luther Biography - 1500, 1 ch
22 - Screwtape Letters - 20 pages
24 - Samurai's Tale - 1500's, 2 ch
27 - King's Fifth - 1541, 2 ch
30 - Mary, Bloody Mary - 1553, 2 ch
32 - Shadow of a Bull, 2 ch.
34 - Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde and other stories
Alternates:
Oliver Twist - 1800's, 1-2 ch (40 days
Robinson Crusoe
Snow Treasure
Outlaws of Sherwood
It's a Jungle out There
Ghost in Takaido Inn
Going Solo
I REALLY enjoyed the Pontius Pilate book, that was a great addition to Core 200.
My 8th grader who is only doing MOH 3 is also listening in on the read-alouds, and many of these line up more with her history in the first semester:
Read-Alouds:
1 - King Arthur of the Round Table - 1-2 ch
2 - Hidden Treasure of Galston - 1171, 1 ch
5 - Ramsay Scallop - 1300's
9 - I, Juan de Pareja - 1600's, 2 ch (this one doesn't fit chronologically, but fits nicely with countries/culture)
11 - Murder for her Majesty - 1558 (Elizabeth is Queen), 1 ch.
14 - Shakespeare Stories, Hamlet - 36 Pages (prelude to Shakespeare Stealer)
14 - Shakespeare Stealer - 1587, 2 ch
16 - Tabitha's Travels (Advent Story)
18 - Shakespeare Stories, The Merchant of Venice (my kids request, there's an Adventure's in Odyssey story based on this I guess!)
19 - Pride and Prejudice (Core 200, just because I wanted to)
24 - Out of Many Waters - 1654, 2 ch
26 - Master Cornhill - 1665 (plague), 2 ch
28 - Escape Across the Wide Sea - 1686, 2 ch
30 - Ravenmaster's Secret - 1735, 2 ch
32 - Kidnapped Prince - 1755, 3 ch
34 - Arrow Over the Door - 1777, 2 ch
35 - The Westing Game - 1960's, 1-2 ch, just for fun
Alternates:
Jane Eyre 1800's, 2 ch
The Sherwood Ring - 1800's or 1900's, 10 days
More Shakespeare Stories
We do a quiz about every other week, and do the semester and final exams. My son will also be doing a research project, and writes daily narrations on his readings.
MOH provides a great spine text to which you can add a variety of literature and projects to round out your high school year. Here is the MOH website's information for using MOH in highschool.
You might also like these posts on using MOH 1 and 2 with Sonlight, and MOH 3 with Sonlight.
Sonlight and Mystery of History 3
Several people have asked for the book list I put together combining MOH 3 and Sonlight H (plus a few other books)...here it is at long last! For those who have previously read how we combined SL with MOH 1 and 2, I updated that post with what we *actually* ended up doing with core G. There were a few books at the end of my original listing that I saved for MOH 3 instead.
Below is what my 8th grade daughter is doing this year (and my 10th grade son is listening in to the read-alouds). My son is using MOH for high school this year, by surprise--I'll put what he's doing in a separate post.
History Resources:
Famous Men of the Renaissance and Reformation
Famous Men of the 16th and 17th Centuries
Mothers of Famous Men
Ten Girls Who Made History
We continue to enjoy the Famous Men series, that has been a good addition here.
The first few read-alouds actually start from before the time period of MOH 3. I worked in two new Sonlight G books as well as a core 200 book. My son is studying MOH 2 and 3 this year, so I chose a few books that would correspond to the MOH 2 time period as well. It's not an exact science, I realize, but it's been enjoyable! These could easily be worked into the MOH 2 rotation instead if you wish.
Read-Alouds:
1 - King Arthur of the Round Table - 1-2 ch
2 - Hidden Treasure of Galston - 1171, 1 ch
5 - Ramsay Scallop - 1300's
9 - I, Juan de Pareja - 1600's, 2 ch (this one doesn't fit chronologically, but fits nicely with countries/culture)
11 - Murder for her Majesty - 1558 (Elizabeth is Queen), 1 ch.
14 - Shakespeare Stories, Hamlet - 36 Pages (prelude to Shakespeare Stealer)
14 - Shakespeare Stealer - 1587, 2 ch
16 - Tabitha's Travels (Advent Story)
18 - Shakespeare Stories, The Merchant of Venice (my kids request, there's an Adventure's in Odyssey story based on this I guess!)
19 - Pride and Prejudice (Core 200, just because I wanted to)
24 - Out of Many Waters - 1654, 2 ch
26 - Master Cornhill - 1665 (plague), 2 ch
28 - Escape Across the Wide Sea - 1686, 2 ch
30 - Ravenmaster's Secret - 1735, 2 ch
32 - Kidnapped Prince - 1755, 3 ch
34 - Arrow Over the Door - 1777, 2 ch
35 - The Westing Game - 1960's, 1-2 ch, just for fun
Alternates:
Jane Eyre 1800's, 2 ch
The Sherwood Ring - 1800's or 1900's, 10 days
Oliver Twist - 1800's, 1-2 ch (40 days
Robinson Crusoe
More Shakespeare Stories
Readers:
1 - Trumpeter of Krakow - 1400's, 20 pages
4 - Shadow of a Bull, 2 ch.
6 - Man Who Laid the Egg - 1500, 2 ch.
7 - Luther Biography - 1500, 1 ch
10 - Samurai's Tale - 1500's, 1-2 ch
14 - King's Fifth - 1541, 2 ch
18 - Mary, Bloody Mary - 1553, 2 ch
20 - Iron Peacock - 1650, 1 ch
25 - Ghost in Takaido Inn - 1735, 2 ch
28 - Madeleine Takes Command - 1692, 2 ch
31 - Stowaway - 1768, 2 ch
32 - Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde and other stories
34 - Free Reading
Alternates:
2/11 - Explorers' News
3 - Pedro's Journal
5 - Michaelangelo
13 - Good Queen Bess
16 - Shakespeare Stories
16 - Bard of Avon
28 - Peter the Great
Anne of Green Gables
Sometimes my kids will choose a book off the alternates list, or sometimes during the year they'll ask to read another book instead, so I try to work in a little wiggle room for that.
I let my dd pick and choose from the history activities once every week or two. We do some of the quizzes and the semester and final exams from MOH as well.
I hope this helps! The dating is just to get a rough idea--usually you can find this information on the back of a book or in the first few pages. I try to guess how many chapters or pages we'll read, so again, these are guesses. We're on week 19, and so far have held fairly close to this list.
Below is what my 8th grade daughter is doing this year (and my 10th grade son is listening in to the read-alouds). My son is using MOH for high school this year, by surprise--I'll put what he's doing in a separate post.
History Resources:
Famous Men of the Renaissance and Reformation
Famous Men of the 16th and 17th Centuries
Mothers of Famous Men
Ten Girls Who Made History
We continue to enjoy the Famous Men series, that has been a good addition here.
The first few read-alouds actually start from before the time period of MOH 3. I worked in two new Sonlight G books as well as a core 200 book. My son is studying MOH 2 and 3 this year, so I chose a few books that would correspond to the MOH 2 time period as well. It's not an exact science, I realize, but it's been enjoyable! These could easily be worked into the MOH 2 rotation instead if you wish.
Read-Alouds:
1 - King Arthur of the Round Table - 1-2 ch
2 - Hidden Treasure of Galston - 1171, 1 ch
5 - Ramsay Scallop - 1300's
9 - I, Juan de Pareja - 1600's, 2 ch (this one doesn't fit chronologically, but fits nicely with countries/culture)
11 - Murder for her Majesty - 1558 (Elizabeth is Queen), 1 ch.
14 - Shakespeare Stories, Hamlet - 36 Pages (prelude to Shakespeare Stealer)
14 - Shakespeare Stealer - 1587, 2 ch
16 - Tabitha's Travels (Advent Story)
18 - Shakespeare Stories, The Merchant of Venice (my kids request, there's an Adventure's in Odyssey story based on this I guess!)
19 - Pride and Prejudice (Core 200, just because I wanted to)
24 - Out of Many Waters - 1654, 2 ch
26 - Master Cornhill - 1665 (plague), 2 ch
28 - Escape Across the Wide Sea - 1686, 2 ch
30 - Ravenmaster's Secret - 1735, 2 ch
32 - Kidnapped Prince - 1755, 3 ch
34 - Arrow Over the Door - 1777, 2 ch
35 - The Westing Game - 1960's, 1-2 ch, just for fun
Alternates:
Jane Eyre 1800's, 2 ch
The Sherwood Ring - 1800's or 1900's, 10 days
Oliver Twist - 1800's, 1-2 ch (40 days
Robinson Crusoe
More Shakespeare Stories
Readers:
1 - Trumpeter of Krakow - 1400's, 20 pages
4 - Shadow of a Bull, 2 ch.
6 - Man Who Laid the Egg - 1500, 2 ch.
7 - Luther Biography - 1500, 1 ch
10 - Samurai's Tale - 1500's, 1-2 ch
14 - King's Fifth - 1541, 2 ch
18 - Mary, Bloody Mary - 1553, 2 ch
20 - Iron Peacock - 1650, 1 ch
25 - Ghost in Takaido Inn - 1735, 2 ch
28 - Madeleine Takes Command - 1692, 2 ch
31 - Stowaway - 1768, 2 ch
32 - Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde and other stories
34 - Free Reading
Alternates:
2/11 - Explorers' News
3 - Pedro's Journal
5 - Michaelangelo
13 - Good Queen Bess
16 - Shakespeare Stories
16 - Bard of Avon
28 - Peter the Great
Anne of Green Gables
Sometimes my kids will choose a book off the alternates list, or sometimes during the year they'll ask to read another book instead, so I try to work in a little wiggle room for that.
I let my dd pick and choose from the history activities once every week or two. We do some of the quizzes and the semester and final exams from MOH as well.
I hope this helps! The dating is just to get a rough idea--usually you can find this information on the back of a book or in the first few pages. I try to guess how many chapters or pages we'll read, so again, these are guesses. We're on week 19, and so far have held fairly close to this list.
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