How to get the most out of Project-Based Medieval Era History Unit Study-Course 2 with Jackie de Laveaga, M.Ed.:

  • First, watch the parent orientation. Then, read the course material below before the first class meeting, and have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

  • Download the lesson plan for Week 1.

  • Do the readings, assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for Week 1.

    Watch the Classroom Meeting for Week 1. (Note: Since this course is a "flipped classroom" design, students complete the work and then watch the class.)

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes: 12

Duration: 30 minutes

Suggested Grade Level: 3rd to 6th grade

Instructor: Jackie de Laveaga, M.Ed.

Instructor email: delaveaga.hsc@gmail.com

Introduction: Welcome to our grade school unit-based curriculum! To simplify and streamline home education for families who want an integrated literature-based curriculum, the three Grade School Project-Based Ancient History Courses this year will incorporate History, Science, Language Arts, Art, and Religion. Your student will learn in these disciplines in a synchronized curriculum. Each unit will coordinate and dovetail learning into one harmonized program.

Program Description: This program for 3rd through 6th-grade students is a Project-Based Unit Study that focuses on the an era of history. The literature-based program is segmented into a two-part complete course of study. The entire program, spanning a four-year sequence, will utilize all four volumes of Phillip Campbell’s History series from TAN Books, The Story of Civilization.