Our family’s favorite middle school level history and geography program is Ellen McHenry’s Mapping the World with Art. I’ve recommended this year-long course over and over again to my in-real-life homeschool buddies with kids who are looking for a little independence around grade 5-6.
My oldest used it for his social studies in 6th grade and his younger sister will likely use it next year for 6th grade (she was originally going to use it this year, but got a hankering for American history instead).
Mapping the World with Art will take your child through a survey of the history of mapmaking and exploration. This is a self-contained course that requires no additional supplements (unless you want to add some extras from your library). In addition to readings, the course includes lots of hands-on activities, links to videos and online resources, plus step-by-step instructions for actually mapping the world.
I’ve written in-depth about this program in the past here and here.
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I’m so excited because Mapping the World with Art is just ONE of the many great programs available through the "Build Your Bundle" - Homeschool Edition sale going on for one week only (July 21-28)!
You’ll find Mapping in the Elementary Bundle below. (Psst…scroll down to find out how you can also get it in a custom bundle…)
Take a look at the Elementary
4th - 6th Grade Bundle:
$220.35 ONLY $39.00 Save: 82%
Your 4th-6th graders will develop foundational skills and gain insight into the ancient world using the comprehensive collection of resources found in our 4th-6th Grade Bundle. This bundle features science curriculum and a creative writing course from Cathy Duffy's Top 100 picks, Mapping the World with Art - a blend of history, geography, and art, math, Bible, handwriting and copywork resources, writing guides, timeline cards, ancient history notebooking pages, creative writing for both boys and girls, and an editable weekly homeschool planner for Mom!
All products are e-books, so you can view them on your digital device or print what you need. That means there’s no shipping cost and you can get them delivered right to your email inbox!
There are 2 products in Cathy Duffy's Top 100 Pics in this bundle!
Buy more & save more! Purchase 2 pre-assembled bundles and get the 3rd one 50% off! See site for details.
Checkout the items in the 4-6 bundle:
Wordsmith Apprentice - Retail $16.00
This Cathy Duffy Top 100 curriculum is a creative writing course for grade 4 through 6. All the practicality, humor and fun of Wordsmith, but written for the younger student, ages 9-12. An easy to use writing course encouraging students to develop their writing skills as they participate in every role on a newspaper staff: editor, reporter, writer, etc.
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Creation Geology: A Study Guide to Fossils, Formations and the Flood - Retail $18.95
Flood geology comes alive with the 57-page teaching outline included. This study includes easy to follow lesson plans for K-12, over 300 activities and experiments, information about radiometric dating, oil and coal formation and Geologic formations and fossils occurred during the time of Noah's Flood, vocabulary list, recommended reading (not necessary to complete this study), math activities, book reviews, reproducible sheets and much more!
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Mapping the World with Art - Retail $14.95
"Mapping the World with Art" is a blend of history, geography, and art for ages 10 and up. This curriculum is actually three books in one. The first section is a history text history lessons that tell the story of cartography from ancient Mesopotamia up through the discovery of Antarctica in the late 1800s. The second section of the book provides step-by-step drawing lessons for each of the history lessons.
After you learn some history, you draw the primary place you read about.
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Bible Road Trip - Year One: The Books of the Law and History - Retail $20.00
The Bible Road Trip Year One Curriculum is a 480-page digital PDF download of the full Bible Road Trip Year One curriculum for all five levels, preschool through high school. The Bible Road Trip Year One Curriculum includes the Parent / Teacher Guide and 32 weeks of curriculum schedules for all grades.
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Keyboarding for the Christian School Elementary (KJV available in options) - Retail $12.95
Do you anticipate your student using computers in the future? Is your student going into a technological field? How far your student will go will be determined by their proficiency in computers. Give them the edge in computer applications by purchasing curriculum that really works.
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Weekly Homeschool Planner - Retail $20.00
Tired of looking for a brand-new homeschool planner each year? What if you could buy ONE planner, type in your plans, save them and use the same planner year after year? The Weekly Homeschool Planner will help you organize your school day and record your daily learning. Additional forms help you keep track of testing results, evaluations and special events.
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Ancient Times Notebooking Pages - Retail $19.95
This is the entire collection of Ancient Times notebooking pages. This COMPLETE package contains notebooking pages for:
- Ancient Africa & Egypt
- Ancient Americas
- Ancient China, Japan, & India
- Ancient Greeks, Minoans, & Mycenaeans
- Ancient Mesopotamia
- Ancient Romans, the Early Christian Church, & Other European Cultures
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Timeline Cards - Creation-Early Greeks - Retail $5.00
136 timeline cards covering Ancient History: Creation to Early Greeks. Includes: 2 sets of cards: 1 with dates and 1 without dates / Memory Work & Copywork pages / Blank Timeline Cards / Blank lines & generic design to print on backside of cards / 3 different style timelines.
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Math Mammoth Bundle - Introduction to Fractions & Fractions 1 - $8.80 Retail
Math Mammoth Introduction to Fractions contains lessons for fraction arithmetic for grades 1-4. The topics covered are on a simple level, constantly illustrated with visual models, and with small denominators.
Fractions 1 covers the concepts of fraction and mixed numbers, equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting like and unlike fractions, adding and subtracting mixed numbers, and comparing fractions.
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Writing Guides for Children - Retail $14.00
These Writing Guides are for beginning and reluctant writers. Each set can be used with children as young as Grade 1, starting with Writing Instructions, and Writing Poetry, and children in Grade 2 for Writing a Biography and Writing a Research Paper.
Includes: Writing a Biography, Writing Poetry, Writing Instructions, and Writing a Research Paper
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Creative Writing Made Easy Bundle- Retail $25.90
Your students will be guided step by step in creating an adventure where both the student and her characters grow in faith towards God. Each of the 12 lessons will teach the basics of creative writing such as: creating the princess character, developing a faith filled plot, using your senses in a setting, and spicing up your dialogue.
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Spies of the Revolutionary War Creative Writing Unit and Lapbook - Retail $10.95
Creative Writing has never been easier! Eighty pages of lessons and lapbook fun- it's a wonderful way to engage boys to write! Create a secret code, make a battle drum, become a spy and write about it! Kids can't wait for school time!
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Homeschool Copywork Membership - Retail $24.95
Homeschool Copywork is a brand new membership site with a Charlotte mason flare. There are currently 18 different copywork e-books and 1 artist study available in the Homeschool Copywork Full Membership Area. By purchasing this bundle, you will be given a full membership for one year.
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Dragons of the Bible Copywork - Retail $7.95
Did you know that dragons are mentioned in the Bible 22 times? Dragons of the Bible contains each of the 22 verses for copywork in lined manuscript, regular cursive, and regular print PLUS notebooking pages and coloring pages for each featured dragon graphic. The beautiful line art graphics are perfect for coloring as a reward for a job well done.
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We have the Ancient Times Notebooking Pages, too---this is a great set that we’ve been using for years. For a few dollar more than the regular price of Mapping the World with Art + the Ancient Times Notebooking Pages, you’ll also receive math, writing, copywork (enough copywork to last years), keyboarding, and more. That’s a deal that’s hard to beat.
Or maybe you like Mapping the World with Art, but would rather bundle it with other things…
Our "Build Your Own" bundles offer you the opportunity to select certain products with a retail price of $19.99 or less for up to 80% off!
Yes, Mapping the World with Art is on the the list of possibles!
There are MANY items to choose from, including Cathy Duffy Top 100 Picks!
Plus, when you purchase a combination of any 2 "Build Your Own" bundles…
You will get the 3rd one for FREE!
Buy more & save more! Purchase 2 "build your own" bundles and get the 3rd one FREE! See site for details.
You will also find the following pre-assembled bundles with saving up to 92% off retail: Tot/Pre-K Bundle, K-3 Bundle, 4-6 Elementary Bundle, Middle School Bundle, High School Bundle, Charlotte Mason Bundle, & the Homeschooling/Homemaking Mom Bundle!
BUY MORE & SAVE MORE!
*Lots of ways to save!
When you purchase ANY 2 pre-assembled bundles you will get the 3rd pre-assembled bundle of equal or lesser value for FREE!
When you purchase ANY 2 "build your own" bundles you will get the 3rd "build your own" bundle of equal or lesser value for FREE!
Tell your friends about the "Build Your Bundle" - Homeschool Edition Sale using our referral system that is found on the top of the website! When 10 of your referrals visit our site using your unique link, we will give you a code to save 10% off your total purchase!
*The B2G1 Free offer applies to pre-assembled or "Build Your Own" Bundles only. The lowest priced bundle will be free. See site for complete details and FAQ.
Prefer to pick and choose what you want?
All products are e-books, great for viewing on your digital advice or printing what you need, and available WORLDWIDE!
This sale is a great way to fill in some odds and ends for just a little bit of money. Definitely worth a look-see.
Plus, every single person who buys a bundle (any bundle) will receive a bonus package valued at $500, which includes discounts and freebies you won’t believe.
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