| When | Tuesday 11:15 |
| Teacher Name | YonitKasten |
| Target Age Range | 10 - 14 |
| General Grade Level | Upper Elementary, Middle School |
| Ability Level | Advanced Beginner |
| Skill Requirements/Prerequisites | There will be a heavy reading and homework requirement for this study group. Participants need to be able to critically analyze and discuss historical events in a mature way. |
| Book Title | The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 4: The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0972860339 |
| Family Provided Materials | Library and internet access will be needed for this group. Story of the World Book 4 is also required. History of the US Books 9 and 10 would also be helpful. |
| Instructor Provided Materials | Handouts, other readings, maps, etc.. will be provided. |
| Study Group Style | Discussion, Activity |
| Description | This is the second half of a year long study group in Modern History - although all are welcome to join mid-year. We will basically be covering the World War I to the present. Extra American History using Joy Hakim's "History of the US" will also be added. Participants will have required reading every week, as well as other homework throughout the semester. This study group is a discussion so participants need to come prepared and able to analyze subjects from all viewpoints to get the most out of this study. Other assignments will be given to parents to assign at their discretion (for example, literature suggestions to complement the studies). |