HOW I is 36 weeks of study, divided into 7 units of varying length
Assigned in each lesson are activities in
In addition there is a large list of activities/assignments that make up the bulk of the learning in each lesson. The student is expected to choose several, usually 5-8, to accomplish each lesson. These activities are of various types. Some focus on gathering information and teaching research skills, others on developing a project, and some focus on writing or reading or formulating an opinion.
There are two major projects, one in the Egypt unit and another in Greeks, designed to challenge and develop in the student the ability to plan and implement a multi-faceted project over several weeks.
Example lesson from the student book. This link will open a new window and take you to another website maintained by Stella Smith of KONOS etc.
HOW II is 36 weeks, divided into 8 units of varying length
Assigned in each lesson are activities in
In addition there is a large list of activities/assignments that make up the bulk of the learning in each lesson. The student is expected to choose several, usually 5-8, to accomplish each leasson. These activities are of various types. Some focus on gathering information and teaching research skills, others on developing a project, and some focus on writing or reading or formulating an opinion.
The teacher’s guide gives an overview of the objectives of each unit and the individual lessons. There are discussion and evaluation questions and suggestions you can use to determine if your high schooler has learned the stated objectives or to lead them to greater depth of thought as they formulate opinions and conclusions. This guide is thorough enough to be useful, but not so full of information it becomes a ‘curriculum’ for the parent. Each week’s objectives and evaluation suggestions are listed on 1-2 pages, easily read through in less than half an hour. The introductory section, explaining the curriculum, supplies needed, overall objectives and suggestions for implementing the program can easily be read in an hour and will be a useful reference throughout the year.
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