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development of Western European culture, diffusion and impact of world cultures, peoples and events upon
Western Civilization. Our journey will include all of the following (but not limited to): Ancient Greece, Ancient
Rome and the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the Christian and Muslim Crusades, the Renaissance, the
Reformation, Revolutions (English, French), and the Scientific and Industrial Revolution.

Students will regularly practice their written skills and have the opportunity to express their ideas verbally in
class discussions while looking for present day comparisons and influences of modern thought. Required Text:
pending Teacher: Ed Moody Recommended Donation of $10 per weekly session

• Road Trip USA- (K-4th grade students) **May be offered 2018-2019** Come along with us on an exciting
journey learning about the U.S.A! From the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to the wild west, you'll
uncover and discover all the secrets this Nation has to offer! Along the way, you will learn the about the
Commander in Chiefs (past and present). Discover the sights and sounds of all 50 states, including state symbols,
famous people, landmarks, and historical events. Grab your travel bags! It's time for a Road Trip!

** This class is designed for learners of all shapes, sizes, and ability levels. There will be several very simple
homework assignments each week. At the end of the year, students will have a complete Road Trip Portfolio
with all of their projects from our time together. No text needed Teacher: Valerie Clapero Recommended
Donation of $10 per weekly class
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• Road Trip Europe- (K-4 grade students) Come along with us on an exciting journey learning about Europe!
More information to come soon! Teacher: Valerie Clapero Recommended Donation of $10 per weekly class
session

• History Alive Year 1- (Middle School / Early HS) **May be offered 2018-2019** This extremely fun and lively
class will relate history in a lively story format with lots of visual stimulation. This will be a very hands-on class
with weekly activities, demonstrations and simulations. The class will study the geography, religion, government,
philosophy, art, and literature of the major civilizations of the past and their contributions to the modern world.
The class will begin with the study of prehistoric humans, following the progress of civilizations through the High
Middle Ages. Special emphasis will be given on the civilizations of ancient Israel, Greece, and Rome as these
civilizations have had such a profound effect on the shaping of American institutions. Required Textbook: The
Human Odyssey Vol. 1(Prehistory Through the Middle Ages), Copies of specific readings will be provided by the
teacher Teacher: Ginger Maghran Recommended Donation of $10 per weekly class

• History Alive Year 2- (Middle School / Early HS) This extremely fun and lively class will relate history in a lively
story format with lots of visual stimulation. This will be a very hands-on class with weekly activities,
demonstrations and simulations. The class will study the geography, religion, government, philosophy, art, and
literature of the major civilizations (during 1400 to 1914) and their contributions to the modern world. The class
will cover the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation, Age of Discovery, Democratic and Industrial
Revolutions, Birth of New Nations, and end at the eve of World War I. Special emphasis will be given on the
profound effect Israel, Greece and Rome have had on the shaping of American institutions. Required Textbook:
The Human Odyssey Vol. 2, Our Modern World (1400 - 1914), Copies of specific readings will be provided by the
teacher Teacher: Ginger Maghran Recommended Donation of $10 per weekly class