History & Religion - Grades 1 through 8
This Curriculum is built on a scriptural foundation of history (HIS Story).
Secular events are integrated so that the child can see for himself, the
Savior’s divine mission to “bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of
man,” (Moses 1"39). The program presents history on a four year rotation
basis. Every child in the family studies the same time period each year. Over
four years, each student will cover all of the Standard Works and all periods of
World and American History. Volumes do not need to be
taught in chronological order. The four year rotation is as follows:
Year One: Pre-existence to 5 B.C.
Year Two: 5 B.C. to 1500 A.D.
Year Three: 1500 A.D. to modern Day World History
Year Four: American History, Constitution, and L.D.S. Church History (Not
currently available)
Example: Year Two - 5 B.C. to 1500 A.D.; New Testament and Book of Mormon focus. This course of study begins with an introduction to the importance and purpose
of learning about one’s place in history. The student then learns of the
significance of being a child of God. In anticipation of the study of the life
of the Savior, student’s study ancient Rome and the times into which young Jesus
was born. Children learn what it was like to be a child in Rome, and begin to
understand the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Savior.
The study then shifts to the land of the America’s, where the prophet Samuel
warns the people of the birth of the Son of God. After the “believers” are
threatened with death, the story returns to the Holy Land and the Angels
Gabriel’s visit to young Mary. Students learn of what is known of the Saviors
early years. They learn of his growth and preparation for His mission. They
learn of His early ministry and the calling of the apostles. They begin to know
these men of the scriptures as heroes, whose attributes they strive to emulate.
As they study the life of the Savior, they are witness to His miracles,
teachings, and compassion.
At the conclusion of His life, they are introduced to the Atonement and its
impact on their own lives. After His death, students follow Him to the American
continent, where he blesses the Nephite people and organizes his Church. We then
return to the Holy Land and follow the events leading up to the apostasy,
including the conversion of Saul. After the apostasy, students return to the
Americas and follow the downfall and eventual extinction of the Nephite nation.
Students also study the promise made to the people who live on the land
righteously.
At the conclusion of the Book of Mormon, we travel to Europe, where we briefly
study Medieval times, the Renaissance, and a brief introduction to Martin Luther
and the Reformation.
Meet the curriculum
author, Patti Landes Adams
www.lifeschoolk12.org.
Copyright © 2009 Patti Landes Adams. All rights reserved.
Revised: 09/03/09.