• Develops literacy, vocabulary, geography, politics!
• Challenges & finalizes the student's understanding of history!
• Explores World History!
• Introduces the student to great American Historians, and their summation of history.
• Explores the impact of science, religion, geography, and many other forces on history!
• Acts as a thorough review of history!
• Demands the student decide what actions should be taken to improve the conditions of civilization today!
• Hands-on activities make history relevant to the student!
• Develops critical thinking skills!
• Develops study in a self-determined manner!
• Lesson plans are complete and ready to use!  Start now!

We're currently working our way through this program and loving it.  The children (aged 12 and 16) work independently on most of their subjects, but we chose to do this together to tie in with this year's Great Books studies. As we started with The Epic of Gilgamesh, the Mesopotamian start to this unit worked perfectly.

This program has been designed for independent study, but we've found it to be ideal for collaborative learning, encouraging interesting discussions. All the hard work has been done, but there is plenty of scope for shaping it to your family's needs. If necessary the children can work on their own too, so I love the freedom this gives us.  Highly recommended.  E. R., Professional Educator
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For the student, aged 14-adult who already knows history and who wants to understand its value and use in today's world.

You've studied history, and know it well. (Especially if you've completed Step 4 History 1-9!) You know your ancients, your great civilizations and great religions and ideas. You understand the powerful forces that have worked to shape civilization, from politics and economics, to religion and philosophy and art.  Congratulations!

Now, what are you going to DO with that knowledge?

This bundle of two remarkable and creative courses will help perfect your understanding of where we came from and why we are the way we are. Then, you'll discover for yourself the greatest issues facing today's world...and how you can use your knowledge of history to help handle them! Knowledge is power!

The first course of the two leads you through a creative and highly structured review of history, comparing your own knowledge and understanding with that of America's greatest historians, Will and Arial Durant. (You will need to secure a copy of their book, The Lessons of History. ) What do you know about the meaning of history, and how does it compare with the Durant's? What can you still learn? How can you deepen your grasp and your own thinking regarding mankind's history and what it means to us today? This course will help take you there.

The second course walks you through an exploration of your world, today, right now. Discover what your civilizations strengths and weaknesses are. Find your own special way to make a difference while using what you've learned!

Concepts and subjects covered in History 10:

• How the planet has shaped history, including rivers, oceans and continents
• The effects of Biology on history
• How race has shaped history
• How personal character has shaped history
• How morals have shaped history
• How religions have shaped history
• How economics have shaped history
• Socialism and history
• Government and history
• History and war
• Growth and decay of civilization in history
• Is Progress Real?

Concepts and subjects covered in History 11:

• Ancient civilizations then and now - Iraq, India, China, Egypt, Central America, The West
• Global and national populations and how they're changing
• China, the growing superpower
• Wars, what they are, their causes in the past 100 years, what can be done
• Looking at global problems and getting involved