History I - PRE-HISTORY

The first Connect The Thoughts history course for students ages 9-10 (and some older students). Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind , the student explores the beginnings of life on our planet as their first step through history.

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History II - EGYPT

One of the world's first, great civilizations is explored by young students. Filled with exercises and fascinating information. The pyramids await! The ancient, true story of great and terrible leaders, and one of the earliest people to believe in an afterlife.

Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind . As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History III - MESOPOTAMIA AND MOSES

Young students (ages 9-10) discover the world's earliest civilization, Mesopotamia. They also explore elements of the Old Testament, and the story of Moses, savior of the Jewish People, and bearer of the Ten Commandments.

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. This course uses the first Newberry Award winning book, The Story of Mankind, by Van Loon, as its textbook.

History IV - PHOENICIANS AND INDO-EUROPEANS

For history students, ages 9-10. Learn about the first great fishermen, and the first businessmen. The people who first invented money, the oil of society, and the founders of some of our earliest civilizations. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History V - THE GREEKS - PART I

The founders of Western Culture, revealed for students ages 9-10. The birth of Democracy, Philosophy and science, all in one small Greek City. Discover the miracle of Athens and Greece. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History VI - THE GREEKS - PART II

A continuation of Lower School (ages 9-10) History V . The story of Greek conquest of the known world, through Alexander the Great, and the spreading of Greek culture. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind.

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History VII - ROME

The longest-lived Western empire! A tale of conquest and genius! For students ages 9-10 (and some older students), a history course filled with creative exercises and thought-provoking questions. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History VIII - JESUS, ROME AND MOHAMMAD

For students ages 9-10, one of the richest periods in all history. The miraculous story of Jesus Christ and the start of Christianity, and the tale of Mohammed and the birth of Islam, two great forces which compete for the soul of the world to this day. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History IX - EARLY EUROPEAN WARS

For the student ages 9-10. Europe comes into its own, through a series of bloody wars and new national powers. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History X - LIFE IN THE DARK AGES

For students ages 9-10, and some older students. After Rome fell, Europe experienced 1,000 years of ignorance and disease, during a period we call "The Dark Ages". Find out about this strange and fascinating period in this creative history course. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History XI - THE RENAISSANCE

For students ages 9-10 (and some older students). After the Dark Ages, the world is reborn into art and knowledge. Great art fills the world! The most amazing explosion of human creativity ever known. Drama, paintinfg, sculpture, science...the dawn of modern, human knowledge. Find out about the Renaissance today! Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History XII - THE REFORMATION / EASTERN RELIGIONS

For 9-10 year-old students (and some older students). The birth of Protestantism, through the works of Martin Luther. The powerful story of Hinduism and Buddhism, great religions which have shaped our world for thousands of years. Find out about them! Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History XIII - THE RISE OF EUROPE AND RUSSIA

A history course for students ages 9-10 (and some older students). A great power, Russia, grows as European nations are born and spread their muscle throughout the globe. The awakening of much of the modern world. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind.

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History XIV - THE GREAT REVOLUTIONS

For history students ages 9-10 (and some older students). A period of great change in the world, as first the American colonists separate from England, then the French poor overthrow their wealthy masters, and finally, the machine age changes every life. Perhaps the most explosive period of change in human history! Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History XV - THE FIGHT FOR INDEPENDENCE

For history students ages 9-10 (and some older students). New nations are born, as native peoples demand their freedom and independence from the great powers of the 19th and 20th century. The first Lower School History course which starts the transition toward Upper School History. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind , but with more information than the book provides, as a part of the process of preparing the student for Upper School studies.

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.

History XVI - INTO THE 20TH CENTURY

The final Lower School (ages 9-10 and some older students) history course. The tale of the most violent and active century in human history. The final transitional course into Upper School History studies. Focused around the first Newberry Prize children's book, Van Loon's The Story of Mankind .

As with all our history courses, tests and answer guides are included.

The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as history.