History Odyssey Classic- Ancients
Short Description
Grade Level: 9th - 12th
History Odyssey Classic- Ancients
Format: eBook only
Pages: 186
Grade level: Appropriate for 9th – 12th grade
Course Type: Study guide eBook (See the Booklist for required books and materials.)
Course Overview
From the first civilizations to the fall of Rome, Ancients Level Three offers a complete one-year curriculum that integrates history, literature, world geography, and writing into a cohesive, rigorous program.
Students explore the achievements and struggles of ancient civilizations around the world, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Mayans, Hittites, Persians, Mesopotamians, Chinese, Indians, and others.
Designed for independent learners, Ancients Level Three provides step-by-step lessons covering the period from 6000 BCE to 500 CE. While students can complete the work independently, parents or teachers may assist with lessons and assess completed assignments as needed.
Literature and Writing Instruction
Students will learn and apply advanced literary and rhetorical techniques, including:
- How to read and analyze classic literature
- How to write a thesis statement
- Understanding and identifying epic literature
- Essay writing and literary analysis
- Using literature matrices to enhance comprehension
- Exploring logic and rhetoric as applied to history and literature
- Producing critical biographies
- Creating storyboards to comprehend complex literature
- Developing advanced outlines of history readings
Critical Thinking and Historical Analysis
Students will strengthen higher-level thinking skills by:
- Identifying connections and cause/effect relationships in history
- Comparing and contrasting ancient civilizations
- Conducting timeline analysis
- Analyzing primary sources, including speeches and political writings
- Exploring how geography influenced history through extensive mapwork
Included in this Guide
- 21 blackline maps of ancient history
- Worksheets and activity pages
- How to Read a Book Study Guide (applicable sections)
- Recommended resource list
- 165 detailed lessons covering:
- Literature
- Writing
- Mapwork
- Timeline activities
- Research projects
History Odyssey Classic- Ancients Answer Key is now available!
The History Odyssey Method
All History Odyssey courses are built on five integrated learning techniques, presented at age-appropriate levels:
- Examine multiple resources to understand world history from varied perspectives.
- Read historically significant literature to connect with the human story behind events.
- Develop and strengthen critical thinking skills through comparison, analysis, and discussion.
- Refine written and verbal expression through structured writing and public speaking.
- Study world geography to understand the influence of place and environment on history.
The History Odyssey Method in History Odyssey Classic- Ancients
Historical Study
- Examine sources on ancient groups including the Sumerians, Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Persians, Greeks, Chinese, Indians, Romans, and more.
- Read The History of the World as a narrative of ancient history.
- Study classic literature and mythology alongside historical texts.
- Analyze primary sources, including speeches, poetry, and documents.
Literary Analysis and Writing
- Read mythology and tales from diverse cultures.
- Compose thesis-driven essays and research papers.
- Practice public speaking and rhetoric.
- Write biographies of key historical figures and analyze their influence.
- Evaluate multiple historical sources for validity and bias.
- Develop literature matrices to interpret complex works.
- Study and compare military strategies, leaders, and belief systems in ancient history.
- Analyze timelines to identify connections, parallels, and anomalies.
- Practice proper citation and attribution of sources.
Geography and Mapwork
- Identify significant land and water features related to ancient civilizations.
- Complete detailed map keys and interpret the results.
- Analyze how geographical advantages and obstacles shaped trade, warfare, and cultural exchange.
- Understand how geography influenced the spread of ideas and the development of societies.
Important Copyright Information
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