Early American History
This course serves students in both 5th and 6th grade. Learning about our great nation’s history is an important part of your child’s education. Using the text America the Beautiful: Part 1, your student will learn about Native Americans, Explorers, the American Revolution, Westward expansion, and eventually the Civil War. Each unit includes lessons about these major historical events, as well as the important people and places in which they lived and worked. Each week, students will be reading the text and working on assignments at home. Class time will include activities, discussion, and games that will enrich the text and make learning history fun! This stand alone course compliments the Modern American History, which also serves students in grades 5th and 6th.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Text:
America the Beautiful: Part 1, by Charlene Notgrass (older edition)
Maps of America the Beautiful, by Bethany Poore (https://shop.notgrass.com/slides/america-the-beautiful-consumables-2011-5?fbclid=IwAR2yb8U4_NdbRWtJRfEAUig7U_oTgWc_lQnbvq3QYvZEMKLpPuEStbZEhr8)
America the Beautiful - Lesson Review, by Mary Evelyn McCurdy
Copy/Supply Fee: $20 (check written to the coordinating instructor, Emily Kirtlan or Krystal Sadler, due at Orientation or at the first class attended)
Tuition fee: $360 ($36.00/month for 10 months August-May or $41/month if prorated or on a 9-month payment plan)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Emily Kirtlan
B.S. in History
Emily is a graduate of Liberty University where she received her undergraduate degree in History. The best word to describe Emily is kind. Her heart is one of service and thoughtfulness and it shows in all she does. Austin, the man writing this bio about Emily, is also her best friend, man of her dreams and dashing husband since 2016. Her passions in life are reading, baking, and her puppies. She has decided to apply her degree to pursuing her desire to serve the homeschool community. As a former homeschool student herself, Emily is passionate about home education and knows what it takes to be successful on this unique journey. She believes that education is a powerful tool and wants to help students cultivate a love for learning. She is excited to serve the families of Bridge Academy!
Classes: 5th-6th Early American History, 5th-6th Modern American History, Renaissance & Reformation, Global History: WWI & WWII, Civics through Critical Thinking, High School American History, and Medieval British Literature: Literary Lessons through Lord of the Rings
Contact: etkirtlan@gmail.com