History is an essential component of our overall academic program at Calvary Christian Academy. Taught in four year cycles, every student in Levels 2-5 will study the same era in history at the same time. Material becomes more complex at each level as it builds upon the knowledge base formed in earlier levels.
What is the scope and sequence?
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Ancient History- Creation to the fall of the Roman Empire: This period will focus on the history of Israel, Egypt, Greece, Rome and ancient Mesopotamia with a smaller portion of time devoted to studying ancient cultures in other areas of the world. Most importantly, the Bible will be placed in its historical context.
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Middle Ages- The fall of Rome to the Reformation/Renaissance: The age of monarchs and the role of the church. The greatest focus will be on European history, but some time will be spent learning about what was happening on other continents during this period.
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Early Modern History- The Reformation to the year 1800- with a focus on exploration of the New World, the spread of Protestantism, the founding of colonial America, the American and French Revolutions, and the U.S. Constitution. European and American history will be the primary focus this year.
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Modern History- 1800 to the present: The emphasis will be upon the new United States, the antebellum period and slavery, the Civil War, westward expansion, immigration, both world wars, the Great Depression, and the rise of the great banks and corporations, modern global “conflicts”, the types of governments and economic systems being tried around the world, and the role of religion in modern society.
How are other areas of the traditional "social studies" curriculum addressed?
Geography will be included at each level and during every year of the four year cycle.. Students will learn to create both historical and modern maps in increasing detail as they progress through the curriculum. Students will also be taught the fundamentals of economics and government as they study the governments and economies of past and present nations.