Overview
Journey with us through this full-year, 32-week curriculum, from the ancient cities of Mesopotamia and the banks of the Nile through the golden ages of Greece and Rome, the rise of great empires across Asia and the Americas, and the medieval civilizations that carried the ancient world into the middle ages. Students will trace the story of humanity from its earliest written records through the age of exploration — encountering the civilizations, ideas, and discoveries that laid the foundations of the world we inhabit today.
Along the way, students explore the innovations, belief systems, mythology, and cultural achievements that shaped every corner of the globe. They will encounter the rulers, philosophers, artists, and builders whose legacies still echo through art, law, language, and science today.
In keeping with the philosophy of The Kindled Mind, history is not studied in isolation. Each unit weaves together living books, literature, art, and science with hands-on exploration. Students engage with the material through science activities, creative projects and crafts, writing prompts and assignments, curated films and links, notebooking pages, and field trip ideas that help bring each era to life.
The result is not a fragmented list of facts, but a rich and interconnected story of how the ancient world grew, fell, and gave rise to everything that followed.
The Kindled Mind Approach
Each week weaves together history, literature, art, and science so students experience the past as a connected story rather than isolated subjects.
What Students Will Explore
The Ancient Civilizations of Mesopotamia, Babylon and Egypt
Greece, Rome, and the Classical world
Ancient India, China, and the Silk Road
The Byzantine Empire and the Medieval World
The Civilizations of the Americas
Africa, Polynesia, and Feudal Japan
Lessons Include
Living Book Lists
Art Throughout
Poetry Selections & Classic Literature
Science Connections and STEM Projects
Notebooking and Writing Prompts
Hands-on Activities and Craft Ideas
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Art Study Guides
Curated Educational Links and Films
Field Trip Suggestions
Extras
Instructional Guides
How to Implement Notebooking
Incorporating Art & Poetry
Grading Writing with Confidence
Pre-K & Kindergarten Companion Guide
Biblical Themes Discussion Guide
Comprehensive Final Exam
Overview
Journey with us through this full-year, 32-week curriculum, from the ancient cities of Mesopotamia and the banks of the Nile through the golden ages of Greece and Rome, the rise of great empires across Asia and the Americas, and the medieval civilizations that carried the ancient world into the middle ages. Students will trace the story of humanity from its earliest written records through the age of exploration — encountering the civilizations, ideas, and discoveries that laid the foundations of the world we inhabit today.
Along the way, students explore the innovations, belief systems, mythology, and cultural achievements that shaped every corner of the globe. They will encounter the rulers, philosophers, artists, and builders whose legacies still echo through art, law, language, and science today.
In keeping with the philosophy of The Kindled Mind, history is not studied in isolation. Each unit weaves together living books, literature, art, and science with hands-on exploration. Students engage with the material through science activities, creative projects and crafts, writing prompts and assignments, curated films and links, notebooking pages, and field trip ideas that help bring each era to life.
The result is not a fragmented list of facts, but a rich and interconnected story of how the ancient world grew, fell, and gave rise to everything that followed.
The Kindled Mind Approach
Each week weaves together history, literature, art, and science so students experience the past as a connected story rather than isolated subjects.
What Students Will Explore
The Ancient Civilizations of Mesopotamia, Babylon and Egypt
Greece, Rome, and the Classical world
Ancient India, China, and the Silk Road
The Byzantine Empire and the Medieval World
The Civilizations of the Americas
Africa, Polynesia, and Feudal Japan
Lessons Include
Living Book Lists
Art Throughout
Poetry Selections & Classic Literature
Science Connections and STEM Projects
Notebooking and Writing Prompts
Hands-on Activities and Craft Ideas
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Art Study Guides
Curated Educational Links and Films
Field Trip Suggestions
Extras
Instructional Guides
How to Implement Notebooking
Incorporating Art & Poetry
Grading Writing with Confidence
Pre-K & Kindergarten Companion Guide
Biblical Themes Discussion Guide
Comprehensive Final Exam
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