This comprehensive curriculum provides a full year of structured yet flexible education, covering all subjects required for a complete homeschool experience. Here’s an in-depth look at what’s included:

Instructor’s Guides

Designed to keep learning organized, the Instructor’s Guides provide a 36-week, 4-day schedule with one extra day each week for co-ops, sports, field trips, or other activities. These guides include colorful map keys, discussion questions and answers, and background notes to enrich your time with your child and deepen their understanding.

Virtual Access

Our optional online platform allows students to track their reading schedules, complete assessments, and receive instant auto-grading. Parents can monitor and adjust student progress and communicate with students from any device. Each virtual course provides one student and one parent/teacher account and must be started within six months of purchase, with 12 months allowed to complete the course.

History Curriculum: Intro to American History – One Year Condensed

Embark on an epic journey through American history, covering events from the Pilgrims through the late 20th century. Using The Landmark History of the American People, Volumes 1 and 2, students learn about America’s unique spirit, innovative drive, and cultural heritage. Key topics include:

• Inventions like ready-to-wear clothing and skyscrapers
• Social movements including women’s suffrage and the labor movement
• Immigration’s impact on society and the economy
• Significant figures like Abraham Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Wright brothers

The optional American History II Lap Book Kit is also available for hands-on learning, scheduled in the Instructor’s Guide.

Read-Alouds

Enjoy classic literature together, including titles like The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, fostering family discussions and strengthening listening skills.

Readers

Students develop a love of reading and deepen their historical understanding with engaging Readers featuring inspirational figures such as Helen Keller, Harriet Tubman, and Thomas Edison.

Language Arts

This homeschool curriculum includes a complete Language Arts program with daily lesson plans designed to build effective written communication skills. Optional supplements like Wordly Wise 3000 Book 4 & Answer Key and Grammar Ace (recommended for levels E through H) are available and scheduled in the guide for convenience.

Spelling You See follows a natural, visual memory approach to spelling, helping students progress at their own pace with guidance from the instructor. Check the General Spelling Readiness Guidelines to find the best level for your child.

Science Curriculum

The literature-based 4th-grade science curriculum aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and covers topics such as:

• Energy and waves
• Earth’s systems (rock formations, tectonic plates, natural hazards)
• Living organisms’ traits

Students will read engaging Usborne resource books, a coding workbook, and a biography about a famous Hollywood inventor. Experiments range from building an electromagnet to simulating animal nerve connections.

Math Curriculum

The Math-U-See Delta Universal Set is included in this package, covering essential math skills. Other math options, such as Saxon and Singapore, can be chosen through the Customize tab. To ensure the best level, take the Delta Readiness Assessment.

Required Resources

Essential resources that enrich this curriculum include:

• The Timeline Book for a visual record of history
• A Markable Map & Markers for geography activities
• A 3” Binder with Tabs to keep Instructor’s Guides organized

This complete homeschool curriculum offers a balanced mix of history, science, math, language arts, and more, perfectly suited for families looking for an all-in-one learning solution at BookShark Level D.