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History 5-6: Early American
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!
REQUIREMENTS
Required Texts:
America the Beautiful: Part 1, by Charlene Notgrass (2020 updated edition)
Maps of America the Beautiful (2020 updated edition)
America the Beautiful Lesson Review (2020 updated edition)
Copy/Supply Fee: $20 (given to the Krystal Sadler at Orientation or at the first class)
Tuition fee: $375.00 ($37.50/month for 10 months, August-May)
(2025-2026)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Krystal Sadler
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Elementary Education
Masters in Teaching
Krystal was born and raised in Southern California before moving to Richmond, Virginia. She attended Lee University for three years before transferring to VCU where she graduated with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Teaching. She has the privilege of doing life with her husband, Josh, and their four beautiful girls: McKayla Grace, Shayne Elizabeth, Caydence Hope, and Hayslee Caroline. She is also very active within her church as a Worship Leader and the Women’s Ministry Director. After teaching in both Henrico County and Chesterfield County for six years, she felt the Lord calling her to homeschool her girls in 2016 and she has never looked back! Bridge Academy has been such a blessing to her family in their homeschooling journey, and she is honored to play a small role in serving other homeschool families in return.