Homeschool Curriculum Catalog for 2012 from My Father's World

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•Hands-OnUnits•MinimalPreparation• InternationalFocus•ChronologicalHistory•Multi-AgePrograms

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David and Marie Hazell lived in Russia for eight years working on Bible translation. In 1992, shortly after communist walls began to fall, they moved their family to the depths of Siberia where they assisted with printing the first Scripture portion in the Evenki language. David and Marie also served in Moscow, coordinating translation projects in 70 minority languages of the former Soviet Union. The Hazells have six children. The family’s move back to the United States in 2000 marked a new era in their support of international missions work. They now devote the majority of their time to developing My Father’s World® curriculum, focusing on a dual goal: raising up generations of families who see the world through God’s eyes and live according to that knowledge, and providing support for Bible translation through God’s Word for the Nations.

Marie Hazell is a speech and language specialist with a master’s degree and teaching credentials. After completing her degree, she taught in a special language kindergarten where her interest in teaching children and adapting to their various learning styles developed. She then taught kindergarten and first grade in a Christian school, which challenged her to develop a program that focused on both strong and weak learners, often at different levels. With her background in the educational system, and then becoming the mother of six children, she realized the importance of the family in the educational process. Combining her experience and knowledge, she developed a Bible-based program for both homeschools and classrooms. Writing from her deep desire to further God’s kingdom, she continues to develop curriculum that is a unique combination of her own observations, Charlotte Mason’s ideas, and classical education, providing an international focus and Biblical worldview.

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QuickGuidetoMFWCurriculumOverview ....................................................................... 4Toddler and Preschool ................................................... 4Kindergarten .................................................................. 8First Grade ................................................................... 10Oldest child in 2nd or 3rd grade .................................... 12Multi-age Family Cycle (Oldest child in 4th - 8th grade) .... 14Language Arts ............................................................. 26Math ............................................................................ 29Science 7th - 12th grades ............................................. 31High School ................................................................. 35

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How Is Bible Integrated into Our Curriculum?Bible is integrated into the study of history, science, and literature in each year of our program, helping children learn a Biblical worldview from kindergarten all the way through high school. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is studied in three cycles, each at a more detailed level.

Cycle 1 (K - 2nd):• Kindergarten – God created the earth and everything in it. Each alphabet letter is linked to an

object found in God’s creation and a Biblical character trait. Science activities and hands-on projects reinforce each character trait.

• First Grade – God’s Story from Genesis to Revelation is read, narrated, and illustrated through more than 50 stories in the phonics-based Bible Reader. Simple projects, such as making a Bible times costume, help students connect with the Word of God.

• Adventures in My Father’s World (2nd or 3rd grade) – Students study the names of Jesus, learning about His character while reading from their own grade-level Bible. Science lessons correlate with the names of Jesus (e.g., Bread of Life), and U.S. history spotlights the Biblical character of America’s forefathers.

Cycle 2 (3rd - 8th and 2nd graders with older siblings):• Exploring Countries and Cultures – God calls us to share His love with the world. A study of

the Gospel of Matthew and stories of missionaries help children understand God’s heart for all people. Students are introduced to the physical and spiritual needs of mankind as we learn about ecosystems and lifestyles in different parts of the world. This foundation prepares students to view the upcoming study of chronological history with God’s heart and mind.

• Creation to the Greeks – See God’s hand and His plan throughout ancient history. An overview of the Old Testament, which serves as a key history text, allows students to study the Bible and ancient history side by side. Old Testament stories and celebrations come to life as families experience the Old Testament feasts, the ten plagues, and much more. Science experiments point to God’s design and purpose in Creation. Creation science teaches about dinosaurs and other discoveries from this time period.

• Rome to the Reformation – An overview of the New Testament and the life of Jesus including a special focus on the books of Luke, Philippians, and 1 John. Roman civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation are viewed in the context of Christ and the early church. A study of astronomy and the human body is viewed from a Biblical perspective.

• Exploration to 1850 – Studying and memorizing the book of James helps children understand man’s struggles in world exploration. Inspirational true stories of faithful men and women encourage us to press on in difficult times. God’s creative hand is revealed through a scientific study of plants and animals.

• 1850 to Modern Times – Stories from around the world and a life-changing Bible study teach basic Christian beliefs and invite families to live out the amazing privilege and responsibility of sharing God’s story of love with all people. Learn how prayer greatly impacts situations in our world, including many notable historical happenings. A beginning study of chemistry and physics offers many hands-on opportunities to recognize God’s ultimate power in our universe.

Cycle 3 (High School):• Ancient History and Literature – A verse-by-verse reading of the entire Old Testament encourages

challenging, practical, daily application. Worldviews of ancient societies and their literature are studied and compared to a Biblical worldview. Each year of high school includes scheduled participation in student-selected community service projects.

• World History and Literature – A verse-by-verse reading of the New Testament is combined with personal application from Experiencing God Youth Edition and other impacting resources. Church and world histories are studied from the time of Rome to the present.

• U.S. History to 1877 – A Biblical worldview is studied in depth and then used to analyze the diverse worldviews found in early American literature. Worldview disciplines studied include theology, philosophy, biology, psychology, ethics, sociology, law, politics, economics, and history.

• U.S. History 1877 to the Present – Concepts and skills for spiritual growth are taught to encourage lifelong habits and practices. These disciplines include in-depth Bible study, Scripture memorization and meditation, and prayer. Literature and history assignments continue to include analysis from a Biblical worldview.


- Introduce numbers 1 to 5- Develop concentration and attention span- Teach sorting by color and shape- Develop fine motor and visual discrimination skills- Encourage quiet play at home, while traveling, or while older siblings are busy with homeschool

Shape&ColorSorter ..............................................$11.75Little ones love this time-tested favorite. Helps kids master essential skills as they sort by 5 colors or shapes. 25 inviting, chunky shapes slide over pegs to promote eye-hand coordination.

TallStackerPegs&Pegboard ..........................................................$11.75Kids will think they are just having fun with this educational toy. However, they’ll be sorting, counting, adding, subtracting, making colorful patterns and designs, and seeing just how high they can stack the 25 easy-to-grasp,

unbreakable pegs. Includes 8” square pegboard. For ages 2-6.

ToddlerTote ..........................................................$11.75Lots of activities in a carrying case that’s ideal for both travel and storage. Great toy for quiet play at church, during adult meetings, or at home. Includes large and small geometric shape puzzles, 7 pegs, 2 mini-pegboards, and 3 animal puzzles.

NumberExpress ................................................................................ $12.95Number puzzle, peg set, and creative play board all in one. Load the 20-inch train with “passengers” or see how high the 15 pegs will stack. A tactile,

entertaining way to learn numbers 1-5.WeeSingBibleSongs .................................................... $7.95Bible heroes, teachings, parables, praises, and prayers come alive in this collection of 63 traditional songs and poems on a one-hour CD, complete with a 64-page illustrated book of lyrics.

Toddler PackageAwonderful collection of safe, educationalLauritoysfortwo-andthree-year-olds

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• RecognizestheBible, God’s truth, to be the foundation of wisdom and education.

• Utilizeshands-onunitstudieswithdailylessonplansthatareeasytoteach.

• Enablesfamiliesandschoolstoteachchildrenofmultipleagesandgradestogether.

• Combines the best of Charlotte Mason’s ideas and classical education with a Biblicalworldview, an internationalfocus, and our own observations of how children learn.

• Usesacomprehensive,sequencedlearningprogram beginning with preschool learningtoys to develop readiness skills. Our complete unit-based curriculum includes a phonics-basedlearning-to-readprogram focusing on God’s amazing creation (kindergarten), the world of the Bible (first grade), and U.S. history (second or third grade). Then a year of geography sets the foundation for chronologicalworldandU.S.history(through eighth grade). Our high school curriculum provides a Biblicalframework for English, history, and other subjects.

• Provideseasy-to-teach, integrated curriculum that is enjoyable, academically strong, and focused on character development.

• Iscommittedto theLordofAll,whotenderlysearchesforpeoplefromeverytribeandlanguage. A portion of our profits helps support mission work overseas, especially Bible translation projects. Ourheart’sdesire is that someday soon all people would be able to read of God’s love in their own language.


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Preschool PackageSixLaurieducationaltoysforthree-tofive-year-olds

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- Introduce the alphabet- Teach numbers 1-10- Develop concentration and attention span- Teach shapes, sequencing, categorizing, and problem solving- Develop fine motor and visual discrimination skills- Encourage quiet play at home, at school, or in the car

PreschoolActivityCards.............................................................$14.95Easy-to-use 4” x 6” colored cards developed by My Father’s World include more than sixty-five activities to build the skills listed above while using the six educational toys in the Preschool Package.

NumberPuzzleBoards&Pegs ..... $28.95Teach important math readiness skills using these two-part puzzles for each number 1-10. Count and fit the pegs in the board. Also, use the pegs to sequence, sort by color, or see how high they can be stacked. Includes 55 pegs and 10 number boards.

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

KidsPuzzle .....................................................................................$7.75Children develop reading readiness by identifying slight differences in puzzle shapes. Prepares kids to distinguish “b” from “d” when they begin reading. 8¼” x 11½” puzzle with plastic storage tray.


Lace&LinkLowercaseLetters ........$24.50Big 4” letters come in their own linking puzzle frame. Hop, skip, and jump on these durable, washable letters. Lace them to reinforce letter shapes. Includes 10 laces and suggested activity sheet.


Lacing&TracingShapes ..............................................................$5.50Classic lacing activity develops hand and finger coordination important to handwriting. Heavy-duty chipboard shapes are extremely durable and work well for tracing activities, too. Includes 9 tipped laces and 9 colorful shapes.

Fit-A-Space ......................................$11.75Both a puzzle and a stringing activity to develop fine motor skills. Use the 52 fit-in shapes to form patterns and sort by shape or color on a table or on a string. Includes 16 fun puzzles, 3 laces, and suggested activities.


8”Pegboard(pegsnotincluded) ................... $5.95Kids love to sort, count, make designs and patterns, and stack pegs. This 25-hole pegboard uses pegs from the Number Puzzle-Boards & Pegs above. May be used for addition/subtraction and multiplication readiness.

Hide‘eminYourHearttwo-CDset ........... $11.75This collection of forty-one Bible verses set to music will help your whole family easily memorize Scripture and hide God’s Word in your hearts.

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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?Weusuallyrecommendwaitingtobeginkindergartenuntiltheyearachildwillbefiveyearsoldin September. Some older four-year-olds are ready for kindergarten. When it is time to make this decision, you can ask yourself several questions about your child: • Ishereadytositdownanddo20-30minutesofwrittenworkeachday?• Doeshehavethemanualdexteritytobeginwritinglettersandwords,andisheinterestedindoingso?

• Isyourchildtakingtimetositdowntodrawandcoloronhisowninitiative?• Isheexcitedaboutstartingschool?If you can answer yes to these questions, your child is probably ready for My Father’s World from A to Z kindergarten curriculum. If your child is not strong in these areas, we recommend our Preschool Package (see p. 5).Whatifmychildisalreadyreading?Even if your four- or five-year-old is already reading, we still recommend using our kindergarten program. It is so much more than just a phonics program (and includes suggestions for advanced students). Powerful Biblical truths—many that adults wrestle with—are perfectly sized for a five-year-old. Children gain a wealth of knowledge about God’s love and His character. Hands-on thematic science units, interwoven with Biblical concepts, build a love of learning as your natural-born explorer interacts with nature. Time spent cuddled up together with a good book and doing related activities will create memories for a lifetime. Almost all young children benefit from the fine motor skill development in the program and time to mature physically, emotionally, and spiritually before advancing to the next school year.Seecompletecurriculumpackageonpage8.

Second Edition

A Complete Kindergarten CurriculumMarie Hazell, M.A.

Introducing……My Father's World from A to Z Kindergarten, Second Edition

What’schanged?The core of the program has not changed. However, the Second Edition Teacher's Manual, now over 220 pages, includes the following revisions: • New grid lesson plan charts for each unit• More hands-on activities• Expanded Bible lessons• Extensive booklist for each unit with many new Book Day storybooks (new in 2011)• Deluxe items are scheduled in the manualStudentSheetsareessentiallythesameasfirsteditionbutnowincludethefollowing:• New thematic math sheets (such as farm theme math sheet for the horse unit)• New sheets with animal pictures for scheduled activities• Badge patterns to trace• MaybeusedwitheitherafirstorsecondeditionTeacher'sManualNote:• A-Z Textured Letters are included in the Second Edition Basic Package.• InflatableGlobeisincludedintheSecondEditionDeluxePackage.• Say Hello to Classical Music CD replaces Introduction to Classical Music (similar but some

differences).Upgrade to Second Edition:If you purchased a First Edition Kindergarten Teacher’s Manual new from MFW or its retailers, you may exchangeitforaSecondEditionTeacher’sManual(TM)for$45.Callourofficetorequestanupgrade(573-202-2000).Youwillbegiven informationabouthowto returnyourTMtoouroffice.Oncewereceive your TM, a new manual will be sent to you.

Animals in Africa

camel

zebra

lion

elephant

leopard

monkeygiraffe

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Africa PosterUnit 18 Zz Day 4

Count and write the numeral.

Extra challenge: With a red crayon, circle all the numerals that are less than 5.

With a blue crayon, circle all the numerals that are more than 6.

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Unit 11 Ii Day 3

Katie Kangaroo is making Fruit Salad. Can you help read her recipe?

Optional: make Fruit Salad. Cut the banana in slices; dice the apple; do not use the mandarin orange liquid.

Name each shape. Say what part is shaded (½, etc.). Then cut out the fractions below and glue them by the correct picture.

½ banana

½ apple

½ cup mandarin oranges

¼ cup grapes

½ ½ ¼½ ¼ ¼

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Animal Habitats

owl

guppy

whale

starfish

ostrich giraffe

dolphin kangaroo

monkey robin

bee parrot

Air: bee, owl, parrot, robin

Land: giraffe, monkey, kangaroo, ostrich

Water: dolphin, guppy, starfish, whale

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Unit 23 Xx Day 5108

□ Day 1 □ Day 2 □ Day 3 □ Day 4 □ Day 5 □ Day 6

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100 Chart Poem – “Penguins” (see notes)

□ Calendar 100 Chart Poem – “Penguins”





□ Introduce Letter Sound – /p/ Introduce Flashcard A-a-Apple Song Picture Cards Page** Tactile Letter Activity

(see page 173)

□ Short Vowel Song Handwriting Page** Picture Box Activity Sound Discrimination Page**

(see page 177)

□ A-a-Apple Song Letter Sound Practice Blend Ladder—Part One Math Page** Cut and Paste Page** Letter Sound Bingo

(see page 180)

□ A-B-C Song and Letter Review Blend Ladder—Part Two Blend Ladder Page** Word List Page** Letter Sound Go-Fish

(see page 184)

□ Short Vowel Song Drawing Page** Story Page**

(see page 189)

□ Cuisenaire Rods Alphabet Book – P

□ Book Time – (see notes) Write your selection here:

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□ Information – Present information about penguins, especially Emperor penguins. Especially interesting is the way Emperor penguins hatch and care for their young.

□ Bible – (see notes)

□ Pretend to Be a Penguin – Use the kitchen floor or a white sheet to represent snow and ice. Penguins can’t fly, even though they are birds. So waddle on the snow, slide on your belly, and swim in the water. Eat some “fish” (tuna fish on crackers) when you get hungry.

Hold a hard-boiled egg on top of your feet (try with puffy slippers) and see how difficult it would be to move. Imagine being a father Emperor penguin caring for the egg for two long months! Make up a story about your day as a penguin.


□ Icebergs – Penguins live in a cold climate where icebergs are common. Make several icebergs by partially filling small plastic bags with water and freezing them in irregular shapes, somewhat like long triangular shapes, in a freezer. After they are frozen, remove them from the bags and float them in a sink or tub of water. Is any part of your miniature iceberg under water?

□ Badge – Make a penguin-shaped badge from white paper. Use black and orage crayons to add color. On the badge print, “I show love to everyone, especially my family.” Ask the student to tell you what these words mean. Discuss briefly.

□ Globe – (see notes)


□ Paint a Penguin – Show the student a picture of a penguin and let him look at it while he paints a penguin on blue paper. Tell him to add snow on the ground and little dots of falling snow in the sky.


□ Outside Time – Enjoy playing and exploring at a favorite park.

□ Say Hello to Classical Music – #16: Waldteufel: The Skaters (Waltz)

Pretend to glide on ice skates in time to the music.

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Unit 16: PenguinI show love to everyone, especially my family.

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Is My Child Ready to Begin First Grade?If your child has not successfully completed My Father’s World from A to Z kindergarten curriculum, pleasetakesometimetodetermineifyourchildisreallyreadytobeginfirstgrade:• Doesyourchildknowthe26lettersounds(consonantsandshortvowels)?Letternamesarenot

as important.• Is your child generally able to print alphabet letters correctly? Is hegenerallyabletoplacelettersaccuratelyonkindergarten-sizedlinedpaper?

• Canhe easily read shortwords such ashat, pig, and men without your helpandwithoutanyaccompanyingpictures?(Washetaughthowtoblendsounds,notjustmemorizewords?)

• Ishedevelopmentallyabletositlongenoughtocopy4-6shortwordsonkindergarten-sizedlinedpaperwithoutcomplainingorbecomingtearful?

• Isyourchildmatureenough to sit cooperatively for20-30minutesat atimeforstructuredschoolactivities?(My Father’s World First Grade will take up to 2 hours each day to complete.)

• WillyourchildbesixbySeptember1?(Wedonotrecommendfirstgradeforafour-year-old,evenifheappearstobeready.Amaturefive-year-oldaboutwhomyoucanansweryes to allof theabovequestionsmaybe ready tobeginfirstgrade.However,we stillencourage you to consider using My Father’s World from A to Z because of all the wonderful things your child will learn about a relationship with Jesus through the integrated Bible and science. Kindergarten reading and writing assignments can be adjusted to meet the needs of a child who is already reading simple words.)

Ifyoucanansweryestoalloftheabovequestions,yourchildismostlikelyreadyforfirstgrade.If not, we recommend that you begin with My Father’s World from A to Z kindergarten curriculum. Theskillstaughtinkindergarten—especiallyreadingshortvowelwordsfluentlyformanymonths—giveachildthefoundationneededforsuccessinfirstgrade.My Father’s World First Grade quickly reviewstheseskillsinthefirstthreeweeksofschoolandthenmovesontonewskillsatarapidpace.Seecompletecurriculumpackageonpage10.

Is My Child Ready for 2nd Grade Using Adventures?A child should have a strong foundation in these skills to begin Adventures in My Father’s World:• Canyourchildwriteorcopy1-2sentencesfairlyeasilyandcheerfully?• IfyouweretoreadthestoryofDavidandGoliathtoyourchild,wouldhebeabletowriteseveralsimplesentencesaboutthestory?(Spellingandpunctuation do not need to be correct.)

• HaveyourchildreadasamplefromourBibleReader(www.mfwbooks.com/biblereader).Canhereaditfairlyeasily?Pleasenotethatneedingtosound out words is common at this age.

• If you are consideringAdventures for an advanced six-year-old, is he preparedtospend3-3½hourseachdaydoingschool?

If you can answer yes to these questions, your child is probably ready for Adventures. (However, if he is younger than six-years-old, please call our officeforplacementhelp.)If your child is not strong in the above areas, we recommend My Father’s World First Grade.Seecompletecurriculumpackageonpage12.

“This is my third year using your curriculum and I have to say I LOVE it!! I have a daughter who is in first grade and I thought that I could not teach her to read or write. Using and following your curriculum has made my job so easy! I have five kids that I homeschool and they LOVE it too. I tell others about your programs because I know they will not be let down—learning about God and getting a quality education. Thank you for giving homeschooling mothers a wonderful program that is easy to use.” Veronica


A year-long hands-on learning adventure for young children. This complete kindergartencurriculum contains all necessary subjects and is ideal for homeschool or classroom. The first two weeks focus on the Creation story from Genesis, followed by

26 hands-on, easy-to-teach thematic units that focus on the wonders in God’s creation. The sun, moon, rocks, vegetables, elephants, butterflies, and dinosaurs are just a few of the exciting topics you will explore. (Learn about Second Edition enhancements on page 6.)Reading is taught with a highly successful multi-sensory phonics approach. Hands-on and workbook activities are combined to teach letter names, 26 letter sounds (consonants and short vowels), sound blending, and correct handwriting. Students learn to read and write short vowel words. By mid-year they are reading very simple stories. The reading lessons may be used successfully with 5-year-old and mature 4-year-old children, or with older children who are just beginning to learn letter sounds. See page 6 for placement recommendations. Each unit also recommends a children’s literature book (and alternate choices from a list of over 400 books) related to the theme that becomes the focus of related activities. Borrow these books from the library, substitute picture books of your choice, or purchase the Kindergarten Literature Collection (see p. 9).

Math is taught using an informal, integrated approach. Many skills are woven into the lessons as students cut an apple in half, measure and compare the lengths of dinosaurs and whales, and order leaves by size. All typical kindergarten goals are taught, including counting objects, writing numerals, preparing and understanding charts and graphs, comparing, classifying, sequencing, and understanding ordinal numbers, fractions

(whole/half), clocks, money, and an introduction to addition and subtraction.Science, Bible, Creative Thinking, CharacterDevelopment, Children’s Literature, and Artare also integrated into the 26 easy-to-teach thematic units. Each six-day unit focuses on one alphabet letter and one corresponding science topic. For example, in Unit 1, “S-s-sun,” students learn letter “s” and number 1, study about the sun, construct and use a sundial, observe and chart grapes as they become raisins, paint a sun, listen to a funny book about shadows, and learn that, like the sun, Jesus is the Light of the World.A special feature is the focus on characterdevelopment integrated into each unit. The turtle unit teaches “I don’t quit – I persevere!” The horse unit teaches “I obey right away.” The zebra unit teaches “I can’t hide anything from God.”DailyLessons are 60-90 minutes long. The clear step-by-step daily instructions are of great help to new homeschool teachers. Daily work is presented in three parts: • 100chartandmonthlycalendar• Readinglesson• Bible/character development lesson and the

day’s special hands-on activity—focusing on science, math, art, children’s literature, and creative thinking (Children ages 3-8 may learn together using these activities.)

For classroom use call our office.

Kindergarten CurriculumMy Father’s World from A to Z

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•Teacher’sManual,2ndEdition .......................... $98.00•MFWAlphabetFlashcards .................................. $9.95•KindergartenStudentSheets(revised) ............... $39.95(purchase one set per additional student) includes:Student pages Teaching charts Short vowel song cardsGame cards Badge patterns Monthly calendars•A-ZTexturedLettersbyLauri(2” lowercase) ........$9.50

WhatReallyHappenedtotheDinosaurs? ............................$7.95This exciting adventure takes you through the Garden of Eden and Noah’s Ark to discover what really happened to God’s magnificent creatures, the dinosaurs! Recommended for Lesson 8.ButterflyGarden ....................................................................$15.75

See your tiny caterpillars turn into beautiful Painted Lady butterflies with this ingenious, transportable butterfly habitat. Includes a certificate to mail in with $5 for caterpillars and food when you’re ready to start (can be shipped only within the continental U.S. and Alaska). Recommended for Lesson 21.


AntHill.........................................................................................................$15.75Watch the world’s tiniest engineers dig tunnels and build roads right before your very eyes. Includes a certificate to mail in with $6 to receive ants (can be shipped only within the continental U.S. and Canada). Recommended for Lesson 11.


FortheChildren’sSakebySusanSchaefferMacaulay ............$9.95A classic that explains the ideas of Charlotte Mason in a way that is easy to understand and implement. Includes information about nature walks, “living books,” and more.Cuisenaire®Rods .......................................................................$17.25155 plastic rods are an excellent hands-on tool for teaching problem solving and other math concepts. Rods for numbers 1-10 are 10 lengths and 10 colors; each

color is a different length. Use with Cuisenaire® Rods Alphabet Book. CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Cuisenaire®RodsAlphabetBook ..................................$9.95Develop spatial relationships, counting, addition and subtraction readiness, and problem-solving skills. Cuisenaire® Rods (sold separately) are used to cover letters and pictures.SayHellotoClassicalMusic ...........................................$9.95Classical music comes alive for children as they listen to a sampling of musical

selections by Bach, Mozart, and others while enjoying various activities like painting to music, dancing to a waltz, and creating with clay. CD includes

an activity guide ideal for ages 2-10.InflatableGlobe .....................................................$5.95An ideal, child-friendly way to begin teaching geography concepts using this 12” globe.

My Father’s World from A to Z Basic PackageIncludesthefourbulleted(•)itemsfromtheDeluxePackage.

KindergartenLiteratureCollectionSave$57.47.................................................................$119.00“Mommy, read it again!” Children will love listening to this collection of classic and treasured picture books, with a story for each of the 26 kindergarten thematic units. Includes The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Frog and Toad Are Friends, and many more, plus a booklet with simple related activities for each book. (Activities are also included in the Teacher’s Manual.) See our website for more information. Books for kindergarten may be borrowed from the library, but this set is ideal for those who live overseas or find it difficult to visit the library, and for anyone who prefers to own these memory-making stories.

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Student Sheets

Student Sheets (student pages plus the following):

• ABC Game Cards, Short Vowel Song Cards, Bingo Cards

• ABC Chart, Number Chart, Blend Ladder Chart, 100 Chart

• Calendar Sheets, Biblical Concept Flashcards, Badge Patterns

Each student will also need a set of A-Z Textured Letters by Lauri.

Please do not photocopy any of the Student Sheets; they are

protected by copyright. Additional sets of Kindergarten Student

Sheets are available from My Father’s World.

© 1998 Marie Hazell

Word List

Unit 14 Hh Day 4

1. hat had ham

2. hid hil l him

3. hug mug dug

4. cat ant doll

5. sit hum cut

How many leaves are there? Write “3” three times.

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Can you create your own pattern?

Patterns

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Unit 3 Ll Day 3

Color the first leaf red. Color the second leaf yellow. Color the third leaf red. Color the fourth leaf

yellow. Continue the pattern.

Color the first leaf green. Color the second leaf brown. Color the third leaf green.

Color the fourth leaf brown. Continue the pattern, coloring all the leaves.

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Story

Unit 26 Yy Day 5

SamandAnn Sam and Ann

dig in the sand.

Ann fil ls a cup.Sam is hot, but Ann is not hot.

Sam is not hot.Sam gets wet.Sam yells, “B-r-r-r!”

Animals in Africa

camel

zebra

lion elephant

leopard

monkey giraffe

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Unit 18 Zz Day 4

Use these patterns to make badges for Units 1-26 (see Day 3 of each unit). We

recommend that an adult cut out these patterns. The patterns can then be used by the

student or adult to trace the shape on colored paper. (Hint: For shapes that are more difficult to cut out,

trace the pattern and then draw an oval around it for cutting.)

A line inside the shape, such as one for a tail, should not be cut. Instead, use it as a guide to draw the

same line on your badge. Also print the “words to remember” on each badge.

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The earth is the Lord’s,and everything in it,

the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1

Use these cards to review the Biblical concepts taught in Units 1-26. You may use these cards in various ways. Store the cards in a small plastic bag to use as flashcards, adding one per unit as they are learned. If you prefer, post the cards on a wall or poster board as they are learned, where they can easily be reviewed. The verse card, Psalm 24:1, may be used at the beginning of a wall display or at the center of a poster board.

Biblical Concept Flashcards

Jesus isthe light

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God takes good care

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I persevere.

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Second EditionA Complete Kindergarten Curriculum

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My Father’s World First Grade is a completefirst grade curriculum with a phonics-basedreading program that focuses on the Bible.The integrated lessons also include language arts, social studies, science, math, art, and Bible. Easy-to-teach

lesson plans guide you through a complete school year.

Usingathematicapproach,BiblehistoryfromGenesistoRevelation is the focus of this learning adventure. Phonics lessons develop the needed skills to read Bible stories from our Bible Reader. Students retell (narrate) the Bible story and create a lovely keepsake Bible Notebook in which they

summarize and illustrate Bible stories. Weekly memory verses selected from Proverbs help strengthen handwriting skills as well as Biblical character.

Hands-on projects help the students understand and experience the world of the Bible. Creating a timeline helps them visualize Bible stories as

actual events that fit into history. Making a Bible times costume and celebrating a Sabbath meal help students understand the culture of the Bible.

Reading is taught with step-by-step instruction in phonics. My Father’s World First Grade begins with a quick review of letter names and sounds, followed by in-depth teaching of all necessaryphonicstoproduceanindependentreader. The Teacher’s Manual provides easy-to-follow daily lesson plans that teach new skills and allow for continuous review. Student worksheets reinforce phonics, spelling, and handwriting skills. By Day 38, students are able to read Bible stories in a special beginning level Bible Reader, which is included with the curriculum.

For science, the focus is nature, using three age-appropriate, engaging science books included with the curriculum. For math, the Teacher’s Manual includes goals and activities for a hands-on approach to best develop foundational math principles. The Deluxe Package includes more hands-on manipulatives and a supplementary math workbook to reinforce skills.

The first grade program is an ideal follow-up to the My Father’s World kindergarten program, but may be used by any student who is ready for first grade reading. If your child is not yet reading simple short vowel words, he may be more successful if he begins with our kindergarten program. See page 7 for placement recommendations.

First Grade CurriculumMy Father’s World First Grade


“I taught school for eight years before being able to stay home with my children. I can only imagine how much better my students would have done if I had been able to teach your reading program! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” Lisa

“My Father’s World is clearly structured with easy-to-understand instructions.”

Cathy Duffy, as reviewed in the Christian Home Educators’ Curriculum Manual

Focus:GodGaveUsHisWordtoLiveBy

•Completecurriculum•Hands-onBibleandscience•Easy-to-teachphonics•Biblenotebook•Bibletimeline•GenesistoRevelation•Foundationalmathprinciples

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Student Workbook ($14.95) Student Sheets ($13.95)

Bible Reader ($14.95) Bible Notebook ($8.95)

•ThingsOutdoors ...................................................$4.50•SciencewithWater ...............................................$4.50•SciencewithPlants ...............................................$4.50

HoneyforaChild’sHeart ............$9.95MFW First Grade recommends reading aloud to your child daily, and this book will provide suggested reading lists from a Christian viewpoint, as well as the “why” and “how” of reading aloud.

DrawingwithChildren .....................................................................$12.25Mona Brookes’ method, emphasizing step-by-step guidance, yields astonishing results. The drawing skills taught in this book will be helpful when illustrating the Bible Notebook. Lesson plans for using Drawing with Children are included in MFW First Grade. For K-adult.

ComeLookwithMe:EnjoyingArtwithChildren............................ $10.95ComeLookwithMe:ExploringLandscapeArtwithChildren .......$10.95What a wonderful way to enjoy art together! Through gentle lessons in color, composition, and technique, introduce your children to paintings of children from the 16th through the 20th centuries, as well as to landscape paintings. Each book contains 12 full-page color paintings, questions to guide your discussion, and a brief history of the artist. For Grade 1-adult.

IntroductiontotheOrchestra ....................................................................$12.20Introduce your children to the names and sounds of instruments in the orchestra.

Includes a CD with Peter and the Wolf, Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten, and Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens, plus the informative Musical Instruments coloring book to teach

the appearance of each instrument. Grade 1-adult.

My Father’s World First Grade Deluxe PackageCompleteBible-basedCurriculum

TheCompleteBookofMath ............. $10.75This full-color workbook is an excellent supplement to skills taught in MFW First Grade including patterns, classifying, comparing, addition/subtraction, place value, geometry, measurement, graphs, time, money, and fractions. Includes creative ideas for hands-on activities.

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PatternAnimals:PuzzlesforPatternBlocks ..................................... $9.9526 animal puzzles and 20 challenging problem-solving activity sheets.

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Adventures in My Father’s WorldFor2ndor3rdGraders

(andadvanced1stgraderswhoarereadingandwritingwell)Travel back in time and explore U.S. history and patriotic symbols from a Christian perspective with fascinating stories, hands-on activities, a timeline, and a student-created history notebook. Also includes U.S. geography, Bible, science, art, music, and more. See

page 7 for placement recommendations.NOTE: Adventures in My Father’s World is a one-year program designed for second or third graders who are the oldest in the family. Second or third graders with older siblings should skip Adventures and go directly into the Family Cycle (see p. 14), joining in their siblings’ current program. This ensures that a parent does not have to teach two different programs for 2nd - 8th graders. Teacher’sManual•Dailylessonplansareinaneasy-to-useweekly

chart format. Charts list each subject; all of the books in the package are scheduled for you. Additional helpful information and directions for hands-on activities are included. We do the lesson planning for you.

Bible• LearnhowwonderfulJesusisasyoustudyabout

the Bread of Life, the Lamb of God, the Good Shepherd, the Rock, and more. Includes hands-on activities and memory verses. Children enthusiastically read the Bible for themselves using the NIrV Discoverer’s Bible for Young Readers. This Bible, based on the NIV and adapted for beginning readers, uses large 12-point type.

U.S.HistoryandGeography• Enjoy U.S. history with a collection of great

books, all fully scheduled in the Teacher’s Manual. The Story of the U.S. provides the framework. American Pioneers and Patriots contains delightful stories about children in the early days of the U.S. Hands-on activities reinforce learning. Also patriotic symbols such as the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Statue of Liberty help children understand their American heritage. Libraries have a wealth of books about U.S. history that will add to your learning. Our Teacher’s Manual includes an extensive, optional, recommended book list. Learn more on page 34.

• LearnU.S.geographywithabrief trip throughthe 50 states, one state per day, and other related hands-on projects.

• Integrate history, geography, art, composition,and handwriting as students create a United States notebook.

• Read-aloudbooksintheDeluxePackageenrichthe study of history.

Science• Explorethefascinatingworldofscience—stars,

weather, plants, animals, atoms, energy, gravity, friction, sound, computers, and much more. Enjoy beautiful full-color pictures and interesting information in First Encyclopedia of Science plus hands-on science activities from Science in the Kitchen and Science with Air. Nature studies include Birds, Nests, and Eggs, and optional weekly nature walks.

ArtandMusic• Enjoy hands-on art projects related to history,

geography, and Bible.• Learnpatrioticsongs.• Music appreciation lessons focus on

Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” and more (in the Deluxe Package).

• Developavarietyofartskills—drawing,usingcolored pencils and colored markers, and beginning painting—with I Can Do All Things (in the Deluxe Package).

MathandLanguageArts• Addmath(seep.29).• AddPrimary Language Lessons (2nd - 3rd grade)

and Spelling by Sound and Structure (2nd grade) or Spelling Power (3rd grade) (see p. 27).


“We LOVE Adventures!! I don’t know who likes it more, the children or me!” D. C.

“It is very thorough, yet gentle. It is an amazing introduction to American history for this age group.” Heather

Focus:TheNamesofJesusTeachUsHisCharacter

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Read-AloudsforAdventures in My Father’s World ........... $35.00Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims $4.50The Courage of Sarah Noble $3.75On the Banks of Plum Creek $4.75Sarah Whitcher’s Story $6.25In Grandma’s Attic $4.75Mountain Born $6.25Farmer Boy $4.75

IntroductiontoTchaikovskyandtheNutcrackerSuite .................................... $19.85Includes The Story of Tchaikovsky in Words and Music CD ($7.95), Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker Highlights CD (7.95), and The Nutcracker Ballet book ($3.95).

SodaBottleBirdFeeder .......................................................... $3.95Recycle a soda bottle to create a wild bird feeder, and watch the birds flock to your house.

FunwithMagnets.........................................................................$13.95Learning about magnets will fascinate your child with this easy-to-use kit.

CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

ICanDoAllThings .................................................................... $29.95A complete art program with over 200 pages of wonderful, easy-to-teach lessons. The book becomes a portfolio as the student does his work right

on the heavy-duty pages. Purchase additional books or photocopy the book for additional children in your family. For ages 6+. (Includes one set of Paint and Marker Cards.)

PaintandMarkerCardsEach child will need his own set of these thick card stock sheets for painting and marker lessons. One set is included with I Can Do All Things. Photocopy cards or purchase additional sets for $7.95.

•Teacher’s Manual, 2nd Edition ............... $98.00•Student Sheets (purchase one per student) ....... $19.95

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.•Map of U.S./World .............................................. $5.95

(placemat size; purchase one per student)•NIrV Discoverer’s Bible for Young Readers .. $18.95•The Story of the U.S. ............................... $8.95•American Pioneers and Patriots ............. $12.95•North American Indians ........................... $3.25

•Red, White, and Blue ............................... $2.75•The Thanksgiving Story .......................... $5.95•The Fourth of July Story .......................... $5.25•First Encyclopedia of Science ................. $8.75•Science in the Kitchen ............................. $4.50•Science with Air ....................................... $4.50•Birds, Nests, and Eggs ............................. $5.95•Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A. (CD) ....... $12.95(or Celebrate America CD)

Adventures in My Father’s World Deluxe PackageIncludesBible,U.S.HistoryandGeography,Science,

Music,Art,andRead-Alouds

Adventures in My Father’s World Basic PackageIncludesthefifteenbulleted(•)itemsfromtheDeluxePackage.

Adventures in My Father’s WorldStudent Sheets

• Notebook Pages (including 50 State Sheets)• State Bird and Flower Cards• State Flag Stickers

Each student will also need the Map of U.S./World placemat size (purchase

separately).

Please do not photocopy any of the Student Materials. They are protected by

copyright. Additional sets of Student Materials are available from My Father’s

World.

© Copyright 2010 My Father’s World, Inc.Printed in the United States.All rights reserved for all countries.

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HowOurMulti-AgeFamilyCycleWorks1. If your oldest is in 4th - 8th grade, begin the Family Cycle at Year One with all 2nd - 8th graders.

(K - 1st graders may participate in some of the easier activities for a low-key exposure to topics; however, their focus is our K and 1st grade programs.) If your oldest is in 2nd or 3rd grade, use Adventures in My Father’s World and begin the multi-age cycle the next year.

2. Continue through the multi-age cycle. When younger children reach 2nd grade, they join their older siblings in the family cycle using the same year the other children are studying. This unifies the family and assures that Mom is only teaching one of the multi-age cycle programs each year. (Younger children can easily join mid-cycle because they have already been exposed to the earlier years as a part of the family.)

3. When you finish Year Five, go back to Year One and cycle through Years One-Five with all your children who have not reached 9th grade. A 7th or 8th grader will repeat the years he was taught in 2nd and/or 3rd grade, yet he will approach them on a more advanced level.

4. When a child reaches 9th grade, he is ready for parent-guided independent work in our high school program.

Each of our programs for grades 2-8 integrates Bible, literature, history/geography, science, music appreciation, art, and character development. Add grade level math and language arts for a complete curriculum program. When teaching multiple children in kindergarten - 6th grade, our easy-to-use daily lesson plans are usually completed in four hours each day when following our recommendations for math and language arts. An additional one to two hours of independent study in science and math is recommended for 7th and 8th graders.

An Overview of Our Multi-Age Family Cycle

“Life is busy, but your well-laid-out lessons make it very simple to accomplish. We have done everything and still have lots of time for play and life!” C. R.

*Adventures is only used when your oldest child is

a 2nd or 3rd grader.

Our unique and innovative multi-age curriculum for 2nd - 8th grade begins with a one-yearfoundationingeography followed by fouryearsofhistory presented chronologically. Beginning with Creation, world history is integrated with Biblical history. When the study of U.S. history begins, it is presented in the context of world history so that your children will understand how world events continue to impact what happens in the United States. The curriculum is multi-age. Two or more children in 2nd - 8th grade may be taught together, using the same program. (This program also works well with one child.) Each child will enjoy activities appropriate to his age while studying the same curriculum as his siblings. This helps unify the family while easing the parent’s teaching schedule.

2ndthrough8th graders study the same curriculum package together. Youngersiblings are invited to enjoy some of the fun activities. When they reach 2nd grade, they fully join in their older siblings’ program.

If your oldest is a 2nd or 3rd grader, begin here

If your oldest isa 4th - 8th grader, begin here

Parent-guided independent work

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Hands-On Activities Enhance LearningHave you ever experienced life in arctic temperatures?Do youwonder how animals such as thepenguin canwithstand such chilling conditions?Students usingMyFather’sWorld not only readabout important concepts and places, like Antarctica, but also discover them. The Penguin Activity is one of the many fun, impacting, and simple hands-on activities scheduled into My Father’s World daily lesson plans. Using just four items found in the average kitchen, and approximately 10 minutes of time, a student experiences first handwhat it feels like in the bitter coldwater, and discoverswhy a penguin can withstand these cold conditions when a human cannot. What a joyful opportunity for a parent to watch a student light up with excitement as learning jumps out of a book and becomes reality!

We recognize school days are busy, so most projects are completed in 15-20 minutes. Expect one or two activities a week with additional suggestions marked as “optional.” You will already have many of the needed materials in your home. My Father’s Worldhands-onactivities—easyandtime-efficientforMomandDad—are designed to create learning that will last.

What Are Student Sheets?Student Sheets are convenient consumable pages designed to make life easier for Mom! Create lasting notebooks for each child as you complete activities scheduled in the Teacher’s Manual. Student Sheets include history or geography notebook pages, map work, hands-on projects, science activities, writing projects, games, and timelinefigures.One set ofStudentSheets is included in aDeluxeorBasicPackage. Purchase additional sets so that all your 2nd - 8th graders have their own. (Student Sheets include cardstock, color printing, and colored paper and may not be photocopied.) We recommend purchasing Student Sheets for ages 3 to 1st grade as well—building unity in the family as younger children participate in games, activities, and projects with big brothers and sisters.

7th and 8th Graders in the Multi-Age Family CycleEach year of our multi-age family cycle for grades 2-8 is designed to meet the needs of both elementary and junior high level students. Your 7th and 8th graders experience higher educational challenges while remaining a part of family learning.

The 7th and 8th graders will continue to join the family teaching time for Bible, history, music, art, and read-alouds. As they are able, students transition from parent/teacher-taught lessons to parent/teacher-guided independent lessons

in science, math, and language arts. This self-directed learning teaches independent study skills, preparing students for high school and college. To make this transition as easy as possible:

•Scienceandmathcoursesincludedailylessonplanswrittentothestudentssotheyknowwhichpages and which problems to do each day to complete the course in one school year.•Mathcoursesalsoincludestep-by-stepsolutionsforalltextbookproblemsandtests,aswellasaninstructional CD for each lesson.

To help students learn long-term planning, we suggest the parent/teacher or the student make his own schedule for completing language arts workbooks. Building a schedule using the table of contents is one easy approach.

To complete your curriculum for 7th and 8th graders, add:

•Apologiascience(seep.31)•Saxonmath(seep.30)•Languagearts(seepp.26-28)

- Progeny Press Study Guides – one each semester- Writing Strands- All-in-One English Series followed the next year by Applications of Grammar- Spelling Power (if needed)

•Engagingandchallenging•Advancedassignments•Self-directedlearning•Highschoolprep•Literaryanalysis•Planningskills

Making a cake of the world during Exploring Countries and Cultures


Year One - Exploring Countries and CulturesFor3rd-8thGraders

(and2ndgraderswitholdersiblingsintheprogram)

Teacher’sManual• Dailylessonplansareinaneasy-to-useweekly

chart format. Charts list each subject with page numbers of books to read. Many activities will be suitable for all ages; additional activities are suggested for older students. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible• TruestoriesfromHero Tales of godly men and

women and the character traits they portrayed as they served as missionaries overseas.

• Weekly information about different ethnicgroups around the world and their specific prayer needs, using Window on the World.

• WeeklymemoryversesanddailyreadingsfromMatthew.

Reading• Developaloveforreadingusing“livingbooks”

from our excellent library list of picture books, fiction, and non-fiction for each country you study. We list the very best books we have read, but none are required. Learn more on page 34.

Geography• Maps and globes are exploredwith Illustrated

World Atlas, Classroom Atlas, Maps and Globes, and a world wall map, as well as additional hands-on activities.

• Easy-to-usefull-colorGeographyGameteachescountry names and locations.

• Vocabulary focuses on geographic terms asstudents make illustrated vocabulary cards using Geography from A to Z.

• Researchskillsaredevelopedthroughthestudyof continents in Exploring World Geography.

• Hands-onactivities(cooking,flagmaking,passport,etc.) to explore 15 countries using A Trip Around the World and our Teacher’s Manual.

Science• Afocusondifferenthabitats(desert,rainforest,

grassland, forest, polar region, etc.) using Properties of Ecosystems and Living World Encyclopedia, as well as optional library books. Correlates to the country being studied (e.g., rain forest when studying Brazil). Includes a weekly nature walk and nature journal.

• For 7th and 8th graders, add Apologia science (purchase separately; see p. 31).

ArtandMusic• Enjoyartprojectsandmusicfromcountriesyou

“visit” this year using Global Art and Wee Sing Around the World. You may supplement with ethnic music from the library.

Math,LanguageArts,andForeignLanguage• Addmathandlanguagearts(seepp.26-30).• Foreign language is optional but highly

recommended (see p. 31).


Focus: SharingGod’sLovewiththeWorld

•GeographyGameandflags•Diversecultures•StudyofMatthew•Memoryverses•Mapwork•Vocabulary•Habitatsandecosystems•Artandmusicaroundtheworld

Take a trip around the world and explore diverse countries and cultures while learning geography and being challenged by true stories of missionaries. Experience different cultures by preparing traditional food, making native crafts, and listening to ethnic music.Our easy-to-teach unit study includes a teacher’s manual with daily lesson plans and all required books for Bible, geography, science, art, and music. Supplement these with optional picture books and information books from the library for the countries you study. Library books are general resources and you will not need to find specific titles, although we list resources we have found helpful. (For classroom use, please contact us for special ordering information.)

Writing a Country Report .............................. $7.95World Book Encyclopedia DVD-ROM(Works with Windows and Macintosh) ................. $39.95

Bruchko ............................................ $10.50The Narrow Road ............................ $10.50I Dared to Call Him Father .............. $10.50Peace Child ...................................... $10.50

7th – 8th Grade Supplement for Exploring Countries and Cultures(required for 7th and 8th graders) Save$14.96.........................$89.90

Includes four inspiring missionary biographies, resources for completing additional research on each country, and more. All of the items are scheduled in your lesson plans for Exploring Countries and Cultures. Basic or Deluxe Package is also required.

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Exploring Countries and Cultures Deluxe PackageIncludesBible,SocialStudies(GeographyandInternationalCultures),

Science,Music,Art,andRead-Alouds

KingdomTales ...................................................................................................$29.95A classic collection of 36 beloved tales by David and Karen Mains that use allegory to reveal truths about the Kingdom of God. Updated by My Father’s World® to include

discussion questions.ChristianHeroes:ThenandNow - six-book set ......................$32.50Exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom. Scheduled in our daily lesson plans as family read-alouds, and coordinated with countries studied this year ($6.50 each). Set includes Cameron Townsend, Amy Carmichael, Nate Saint, David Livingstone, George Müller, and Gladys Aylward. (Gladys Aylward included free with book set or with George Müller.) InflatableGlobe ....................................................................$5.95

Toss this 12” globe to students and have them identify countries, capitals, and bodies of water. TheGreatAnimalSearch ....................................................$7.25

This brain-teasing picture puzzle has over 100 animals to spot on every double page of this book. Each beautifully illustrated scene shows the

wildlife in a different part of the world and includes fascinating animal facts.FunwithEasyOrigami ......................................................................................$7.95Enjoy learning the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Includes 24 sheets of origami paper and easy-to-follow instructions for 32 simple projects.

• Teacher’sManual,2nd Edition .............. $98.00• Parent/TeacherSupplement(required) ...... $7.95• StudentSheets (purchase one per student) .. $16.95• FlagsoftheWorldStickerBook (purchase one per student) ............................. $4.95

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.• Passport (purchase one per student) .............. $1.45• ExploringWorldGeography ................ $13.25

(purchase one per 3rd-8th grader or photocopy)• HeroTales ............................................... $9.75•WindowontheWorld ........................... $13.95• GodSpeaksNumanggang ...................... $4.95

• IllustratedWorldAtlas .......................... $14.95• ClassroomAtlas .................................... $10.95•WallMapoftheWorld ........................... $5.50•MapsandGlobes .................................... $4.75• GeographyfromAtoZ .......................... $5.50• ATripAroundtheWorld ...................... $10.25• AnotherTripAroundtheWorld ........... $10.25• PropertiesofEcosystems ...................... $18.25• LivingWorldEncyclopedia(©2009) ..... $11.25• GlobalArt ............................................. $16.95•WeeSingAroundtheWorld ................... $7.95

Exploring Countries and Cultures Basic PackageIncludesthetwentybulleted(•)itemsfromtheDeluxePackage.

For2nd–3rdGradeTheCompleteBookofAnimals ....................................$14.95Students study science while practicing reading skills with this high-interest, easy-to-read book. Includes 12 mini-books and fascinating information about 100+ animals. Use with Exploring Countries and Cultures (when studying animals on each continent) or Exploration to 1850 (when studying the animal kingdom). Scheduled in the lesson plans; optional but highly recommended.

Tocompleteyourcurriculum, add language arts and math (see pp. 26 - 30), and consider a foreign language (see p. 31). For7th-8thgraders, add Apologia science (purchase separately; see p. 31) and the 7th - 8th Grade Supplement for Exploring Countries and Cultures (purchase separately; see p. 16)

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Teacher’sManual• Daily lesson plans are in an easy-to-use weekly

chart format. Charts list each subject with page numbers of books to read. Many activities will be suitable for all ages; additional reading is sometimes suggested for older students. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible/History• Study Old Testament stories in depth using

your Bible combined with Journey Through the Bible and Ancient World for helpful background information.

• ParticipateintheJewishfeastscelebratedinOldTestament times and learn how they point to Jesus, the Messiah, using Celebrating Biblical Feasts.

• Integrate the history of other civilizations,such as Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, and Greece, with Old Testament history. Learn how the 10 plagues were a judgment against Egypt’s gods, and why Israel and Judah feared Assyria. All of history is viewed from a Christian perspective using the Bible, Streams of Civilization, and other resources.

• Completeatimelineandcreateahistorynotebook,which includes a page for each major event or person, map work, and illustrations to color.

• Enjoy playing the ancient Egyptian game ofSenet, writing in cuneiform on clay tablets (cookies), and sampling Old Testament times food. Hands-on projects from Ancient Egypt and other sources reinforce learning.

• Library books provide enrichment for topicsthat you study. We provide an extensive list of recommended books for independent reading, but none are required. Learn more on page 34.

Science• FocusonthesixdaysofCreationwithscience

experiments from Genesis for Kids. • StudycreationscienceusingDinosaurs of Eden,

science related to the pyramids using Pyramids, and ancient Greek science using Archimedes and the Door of Science. Includes hands-on activities.

• 7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately; see p. 31).

ArtandMusic• Enjoyhands-onprojectsfromancienthistory.• Music appreciation lessons focus on Vivaldi,

Bach, and Handel with easy-to-use CDs (in the Deluxe Package).

• ArtlessonsincludedrawingaswellasEgyptianand Greek themes from a godly perspective, using God and the History of Art (in the Deluxe Package).

Read-Alouds• EnjoytheclassicGreekstories,theIliad and the

Odyssey from The Children’s Homer, as well as fables from Aesop’s Fables for Children.

• Books by Patricia St. John (The Tanglewoods’ Secret, Treasures of the Snow, and Star of Light) inspire children to live the Christian life (in the Deluxe Package).

Math,LanguageArts,andForeignLanguage• Add math and language arts (see pp. 26 - 30).• VocabularylessonsfocusonGreekrootsthisyear

and Latin roots next year using English from the Roots Up.

• Foreign language is optional but highlyrecommended (see p. 31).

Year Two - Creation to the GreeksFor4th-8thGraders

(and2nd-3rdgraderswitholdersiblingsintheprogram)Creation to the Greeks follows Exploring Countries and Cultures and begins a four-year chronological study of history. Travel back in time to Old Testament days and explore ancient history. Provide a firm foundation for your study of history as you see how the Biblical account fits in with other civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Babylon. Enjoy the many hands-on projects, timeline, and history notebook.We highly recommend that your family complete Year One, Exploring Countries and Cultures, before beginning your chronological study of history. This foundational study of countries, cultures, geographic terms, and God’s heart for all people makes all future study of history more real and understandable. (See p. 14 for multi-age family cycle information.)

This easy-to-teach unit study includes a teacher’s manual and all required books for Bible, history, and science. The Deluxe Package also includes art, music, and more read-alouds. For classroom use, please contact us for ordering information.

“What a wonderful, special year Creation to the Greeks has been in the life of our family.” Jenn

“I love the organized lesson planning and the chronology of history. The ‘flow’ of learning is effortless.” Crista

Focus:OldTestamentandAncientHistory

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PatriciaSt.John- three-book set ............$14.25Patricia St. John was a missionary nurse in Morocco for many years. Her inspiring, well-written classics, set in England, Morocco, and Switzerland, deal with themes such as forgiveness and love. Our top choice for read-aloud books for the first half of the year. The Tanglewoods’ Secret ($4.50), Star of Light ($4.50), Treasures of the Snow ($5.25)

GodandtheHistoryofArt ..................................$39.95What a treasure! A four-year art history program with easy-to-teach art lessons from a Christian perspective. The 250 lessons are integrated with each of our four years of history. Lessons focus on Egyptian and Greek art this year. Purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings. Recommended for ages 10+, but younger children may be able to use it with help. (One set of Paint and Marker Cards included.)PaintandMarkerCardsEach child will need his own set of these thick card stock sheets for painting and marker lessons. One set is included with God and the History of Art. Photocopy cards or purchase additional sets for $7.95.

IntroductiontoVivaldi,Bach,andHandel - six-CD set ...............................$35.70Classical music comes to life for your child through a narrated life history of the composer interspersed with selections of his music. This helps your child associate the composer with his most famous pieces. In addition, we add a music-only CD for each composer that you can play at bedtime, mealtime, and art-time, etc. For Grade 2-adult. Includes:

The Stories of Vivaldi and Corelli in Words and Music ($3.95) Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (music only) ($7.95) The Story of Bach in Words and Music ($3.95) 25 Bach Favorites (music only) ($7.95) The Story of Handel in Words and Music ($3.95) 25 Handel Favorites (music only) ($7.95)

• Teacher’sManual, 2nd Edition .............. $98.00• StudentSheets(purchase one per student) .....$13.95• JourneyThroughtheBible ..................... $21.95• StreamsofCivilization,Volume1 .......... $17.95• AncientWorld ....................................... $11.50• CelebratingBiblicalFeasts ..................... $9.95• AncientEgypt ......................................... $6.25• Aesop’sFablesforChildren(with CD) .. $10.50

• TheTrojanHorse .................................... $3.25• TheChildren’sHomer ............................ $7.75• EnglishfromtheRootsUp,Vol.1 ....... $23.95• GenesisforKids .................................... $18.95• DinosaursofEden ................................ $10.50• Pyramids ................................................. $9.95• Archimedes and the Door of Science ........ $9.95

Creation to the Greeks Deluxe PackageIncludesBible,History,Science,Art,Music,andRead-Alouds

Creation to the Greeks Basic PackageIncludesthefifteenbulleted(•)itemsfromtheDeluxePackage.

Window on the World is scheduled as an optional resource (purchase separately; see p. 17).Tocompleteyourcurriculum, add language arts and math (see pp. 26 - 30), and consider a foreign language (see p. 31).For7thand8thgraders, add Apologia science (purchase separately; see p. 31).

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Rome to the Reformation follows Creation to the Greeks in our chronological history-based study for students in grades 2-8. Travel back to the time of the Romans and learn how they set the stage by their Pax Romana for the central event of all history—the birth of Jesus. Follow the development of the church and study the Middle Ages, culminating with the Renaissance and Reformation. Science focuses on the human body and astronomy.If your family has never used Year One, Exploring Countries and Cultures, we highly recommend it before continuing your chronological study of history. This foundational study of countries, cultures, geographic terms, and God’s heart for all people makes all future study of history more real and understandable. (See p. 14 for multi-age family cycle information.)

Rome to the Reformation is a complete curriculum for Bible, history, and science. The Deluxe Package includes music, read-alouds, and several additional hands-on projects (playing chess and constructing a castle).Teacher’sManual• Daily lessonplans are in an easy-to-useweekly

chart format that lists each subject with the appropriate book titles and page numbers to complete each day. Most activities are suitable for all ages; some additional reading is scheduled for older students. Many simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher’s Manual to reinforce the study of history. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible/History• Rome, the life of Jesus, early church history,

Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation from a Christian perspective.

• Biblereadingsandmemoryverses.• Hands-on projects: make a Roman writing

tablet, enjoy a Roman feast, construct a Roman arch, sample foods from the Middle Ages, play Medieval games, and more.

• Learntoplaychessandconstructamodel castle (both in the Deluxe Package).• Mapwork,historynotebook,andtimeline.• Librarylistofoptional,yetrecommendedbooks

to enrich your study. Learn more on page 34.

Science• Humanbody-participateinsimpleexperiments

and demonstrations as well as make simple models of body systems.

• Astronomy-exploretheuniversefromaChristianperspective. Includes hands-on activities.

• Optionalweeklynaturewalkandnaturejournal.• 7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of

the above (purchase separately; see p. 31).Read-Alouds• Selectedbooksthatareintegratedwiththestudy

of history to inspire and develop godly character (in the Deluxe Package).

ArtandMusic

• Enjoyhands-onprojectsfromhistory.• Art lessons include drawing as well as

Roman, Early Church, and Middle Ages art from a godly perspective, using God and the History of Art (purchase separately; see p. 19).

• Music appreciation lessons focus on Haydn,Beethoven, and Mozart with easy-to-use CDs (in the Deluxe Package).

Math,LanguageArts,andForeignLanguage• Add math and language arts (see pp. 26 - 30).• Vocabulary lessons focus on Latin roots using

English from the Roots Up (purchase separately; see p. 19).

• Foreign language is optional but highlyrecommended (see p. 31).

Focus: LifeofJesusandtheNewTestament

•God’shandinhistory•MiddleAgesthroughReformation•Astronomyandanatomy•Latinroots•Historynotebook•Timeline•Haydn,Beethoven,andMozart

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Read-AloudsforRome to the Reformation ................................................ $36.40

The Bronze Bow - a powerful story of hatred and forgiveness that shows the struggles of the Jewish people at the time of Jesus. $5.25

TwiceFreed - historical fiction set at the time of the apostle Paul. $6.95

DangerousJourney - the classic story of Pilgrim’s Progress retold in a beautiful hard-back edition with full-page illustrations. $18.95

TheDoorintheWall - In this Newbery Award book, a boy in the Middle Ages learns the meaning of Revelation 3:8, the “open door that no one can shut.” $5.25

StartingChess ............................................................$3.95An introduction for beginners that covers everything a young player needs to know. Chess was a favorite game in the Middle Ages!

MakeaCastle ............................................................$8.95You only need glue and a pair of scissors to make this model castle. A great project

for Dad to supervise after supper or on the weekend, or for an older child who works well independently.

IntroductiontoHaydn,Mozart,andBeethoven - seven-CD set ..........$43.65The second year of a four-year study of composers, with a narrated life history CD of each composer as well as music-only CDs. Includes: The Story of Haydn in Words and Music ($3.95) The Best of Haydn (music only) ($7.95) The Story of Mozart in Words and Music ($3.95) The Best of Mozart (music only) 2 CDs ($7.95 each) The Story of Beethoven in Words and Music ($3.95) The Beethoven You Love (music only) ($7.95)

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Rome to the Reformation Basic PackageIncludesthefourteenbulleted(•)itemsfromtheDeluxePackage.

• Teacher’sManual,2nd Edition .............$98.00• StudentSheets(purchase one per student) ... $13.95• HowtheBibleCametoUs ....................$7.95• TheRomanEmpire ................................$6.25• AugustusCaesar’sWorld.....................$17.50• TheStoryoftheWorld,Volume2.......$12.95•MedievalWorld ...................................$10.95

• TrialandTriumph ................................$15.95• GalenandtheGatewaytoMedicine ...$10.50• TheHumanBodyforEveryKid .........$11.25• TheBodyBook ....................................$12.75• FirstEncyclopediaoftheHumanBody ..$9.95• TheWonderfulWayBabiesAreMade .$11.25• ExploringCreationwithAstronomy ...$28.95

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Required but not included (purchase separately; see p. 19): Journey Through the Bible, Streams of Civilization Volume 1, Ancient World, and English from the Roots Up.God and the History of Art is scheduled as an optional resource (purchase separately; see p. 19).Tocompleteyourcurriculum, add language arts and math (see pp. 26 - 30), and consider a foreign language (see p. 31).For7thand8thgraders, add Apologia science (purchase separately; see p. 31).

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Year Four - Exploration to 1850For4th-8thGraders

(and2nd-3rdgraderswitholdersiblingsintheprogram)Exploration to 1850 follows Rome to the Reformation in our chronological history-based study for students in grades 2-8. Explore the New World with Leif Ericsson, Christopher Columbus, and others; discover the amazing story of the U.S. from colonial times to the California gold rush; and learn about the courage and faith of many who came to America. Investigate world history and cultures, and see how U.S. and world history are interrelated. We hope and pray that you will understand history in a new way and that God’s kingdom will be affected by what you learn this year.Exploration to 1850 is a complete curriculum for history, Bible, and science. The Deluxe Package includes music and read-alouds. Your 2nd and 3rd graders will also need the 2nd - 3rd Grade Supplement for Exploration to 1850.

Teacher’sManual•Daily lessonplansare inaneasy-to-useweekly

chart format that lists each subject with the appropriate book titles and page numbers to complete each day. Most activities are suitable for all ages; some additional reading is scheduled for older students. Simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher’s Manual to reinforce the study of history. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible•Study the book of James using a children’s

inductive Bible study called Boy, Have I Got Problems! and memorize verses from James.

•Be inspired by the stories of Christians from thepast using Trial and Triumph (see p. 21) and In God We Trust, which focus on the godly faith and character of early Americans.

History•Study world and U.S. history from the early

European explorers of North America through 1850 with a number of helpful books, all fully scheduled in the Teacher’s Manual.

•LearnaboutU.S.presidentsandU.S.geographywith a brief trip through all 50 states (a two-year study that will be completed in next year’s program).

•Integrate history with art, composition, andhandwriting as you make a history notebook.

•Enjoysimplehands-onprojects,mapwork,andtimeline.

•Studyyourownstate(thefinal4-6weeksoftheyear) as you learn how to write a research paper.

•Enrich your study with our library list ofoptional, yet recommended books. Learn more on page 34.

Science•Exploretheworldofplantsandanimalsfroma

Christian perspective. Includes an introduction

to taxonomy (the scientific classification of living things).

•Focusonnaturejournalinginyourlocalareaasyoustudy state history at the end of the school year.

•7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately; see p. 31).

Read-Alouds•Selectedbooksare integratedwith thestudyof

history to inspire and develop godly character (in the Deluxe Package).

ArtandMusic•Enjoyhands-onartprojectsrelatedtohistory.•Singthegreathymnsofourfaithandlearntheir

stories, coordinated with this year’s history study, using Then Sings My Soul (in the Deluxe Package).

•Artlessonsfromagodlyperspective,usingGod and the History of Art (purchase separately; see p. 19).

•Musicappreciationlessonsreviewmusichistoryand focus on Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Chopin with easy-to-use CDs (in the Deluxe Package).

Math,LanguageArts,andForeignLanguage•Add math and language arts (see pp. 26 - 30).•Foreign language is optional but highly


2ndand3rdgraderswillalsoneedthe2nd - 3rd Grade Supplement. These are key “living books” from Adventures in My Father’s World, selected specifically for 2nd and 3rd graders, to help make history come alive for younger students. All of these books are conveniently scheduled in your lesson plans for Exploration to 1850. They are great books, and you won’t want to miss any of them.

Focus: PerseveranceandtheBookofJames

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Read-AloudsforExploration to 1850 ............................................$41.65Six books, integrated with the study of history, that will help develop godly character. Almost Home ($4.50) Amos Fortune, Free Man ($4.95) William Carey ($6.50) Madeleine Takes Command ($9.50) Bound for Oregon ($4.25) Mary Jones and Her Bible ($11.95)

IntroductiontoSchubert,Mendelssohn,andChopin – six-CD set ..................$36.70The third year of a four-year study of composers, with a narrated life history CD of each composer as well as music-only CDs. Includes: The Story of Schubert in Words and Music ($3.95) Schubert Symphonies (music only) ($7.95) The Story of Mendelssohn in Words and Music ($3.95) The Best of Mendelssohn (music only) ($8.95) The Story of Chopin in Words and Music ($3.95) The Best of Chopin (music only) ($7.95)

ThenSingsMySoul ........................................................................................ $15.95Discover the stories behind the great hymns of our faith. Includes 150 hymns with piano music and lyrics, arranged in historical order. Used in Years 4-5.SodaBottleBirdFeeder-Recycle a soda bottle to create a wild bird feeder, and watch the birds flock to your house. ...................................................................$3.95

• Teacher’sManual, 2nd Edition ............... $98.00• StudentSheets(purchase one per student) ........$18.95

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.• Boy, Have I Got Problems! (purchase one per student) $6.95• U.S. Presidents Flashcards (purchase one per student) .................................. $2.95•MapofU.S./World (placemat size; purchase one per student) ................. $5.95• ExploringAmericanHistory, 2nd Edition ..... $9.75• InGodWeTrust .................................... $14.95

• BuildingaCityOnaHill ...................... $32.95• GeorgeWashington’sWorld .................. $17.50• TheLast500Years .................................. $9.95• TheStoryoftheWorld,Volume3......... $12.95•WritingaStateReport ............................. $7.95• U.S.A.WallMap ..................................... $5.95• TheWorldofAnimals (Answers in Genesis) $19.50• TheWorldofAnimals(MFW) .................. $16.25• ExploringCreationwithBotany ............ $28.95

Exploration to 1850 Basic PackageIncludesthesixteenbulleted(•)itemsfromtheDeluxePackage.

Exploration to 1850 Deluxe PackageIncludesBible,History,Science,Music,andRead-Alouds

2nd-3rdGradeSupplementforExplorationto1850(required for 2nd and 3rd graders) Save$14.84.......$38.50

American Pioneers and Patriots ............. $12.95North American Indians........................... $3.25Red, White, and Blue ............................... $2.75The Fourth of July Story ......................... $5.25

Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims ............... $4.50The Courage of Sarah Noble ................... $3.75Sarah Whitcher’s Story ............................ $6.25

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Required but not included (purchase separately): Trial and Triumph(see p. 21) and Wall Map of the World (see p. 17).God and the History of Art is scheduled as an optional resource (purchase separately; see p. 19).For2ndor3rdgraders, the 2nd - 3rd Grade Supplement for Exploration to 1850 (see below) is required; The Complete Book of Animals (see p. 17) is optional but recommended.Tocompleteyourcurriculum, add language arts and math (see pp. 26 - 30), and consider a foreign language (see p. 31).For7thand8thgraders, add Apologia science (purchase separately; see p. 31).


1850 to Modern Times is the final year of a chronological history-based study for students in grades 2-8. Enjoy learning U.S. and world history as you solve cryptography puzzles, bake Vietnamese Apricot Coconut Cake, recite the Gettysburg Address, and sing catchy states and capitals songs. Read about Hudson Taylor, a pioneer missionary to China, and Sergeant York, a humble mountain man and Christian who became a great World War I hero. 1850 to Modern Times is a complete curriculum for history, Bible, and science. The Deluxe Package includes music and read-alouds. Your 2nd and 3rd graders will also need the 2nd - 3rd Grade Supplement for 1850 to Modern Times. 1850 to Modern Times uses The Story of the World, Volume 4, as well as the corresponding Activity Book. Because the content this year is more difficult,

the activity book’s review questions are needed to reinforce learning. It includes maps and activities as well as assignments for outlines or summaries for each chapter to help develop writing skills.Teacher’sManual•Dailylessonplansareinaneasy-to-useweekly

chart format that lists each subject with the appropriate book titles and page numbers to complete each day. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible•LearnaboutbasicChristianbeliefswithstories

from around the world that illustrate key Bible passages by using A Young Person’s Guide to Knowing God by Patricia St. John.

•Be inspiredby thestoriesof faithfulChristiansfrom In God We Trust (see p. 23), Trial and Triumph (see p. 21), and Tales of Persia.

History•Study world and U.S. history from 1850 to

modern times with a number of informative books and a detailed timeline book (all fully scheduled in the Teacher’s Manual).

•Integrate history with composition andhandwriting as you make a history notebook. Enjoy cooking delicious recipes from the past.

•Learn aboutU.S. presidents andU.S. geographywith a brief trip through all 50 states (completing a two-year study that began in Exploration to 1850).

Science•Studychemistryandphysicswithmanyhands-

on experiments. The Deluxe Package includes the Wired! electricity kit and a magnet kit.

•7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately; see p. 31).

ArtandMusic•Enjoy hands-on projects related to history,

science, and Bible.•Focus on U.S. patriotic songs and composers

such as Foster, Sousa, Armstrong, and Gershwin.•Singthegreathymnsofourfaithandlearntheir

stories (coordinated with this year’s history study) using Then Sings My Soul (purchase separately; see p. 23).

•Continue to develop a variety of art skillswith lessons from God and the History of Art (purchase separately; see p. 19).

Read-Alouds•Selected books are integrated with the study of

history to inspire and develop godly character (in the Deluxe Package). Learn more on page 34.

Math,LanguageArts,andForeignLanguage•Add math and language arts (see pp. 26 - 30).•Foreign language is optional but highly


Notefor2nd-3rdGrade: The content of 1850 to Modern Times is difficult for 2nd and 3rd graders. The information is more difficult to understand than in our other history programs; many of the books are written at a higher comprehension level. The history content is often troubling—describing wars and human cruelty—and not suitable for younger students. The author of The Story of the World does not recommend using Volume 4 with 3rd grade or younger, and we agree. However, 2nd and 3rd graders can still join you for Bible, science experiments, science readings (the easier sections), and president and state studies. (Your 2nd and 3rd graders will have an opportunity to repeat 1850 to Modern Times in 7th

or 8th grade, when they will have the maturity needed to fully comprehend the complex information.)Toaddhistorycontentfor2ndand3rdgraders,youwillneedthe2nd - 3rd Grade Supplement for 1850 to Modern Times. Fascinating literature books as well as two activity books help make history and U.S. geography come alive for younger students. You will find all of these books conveniently scheduled in your lesson plans. They are great books, and you won’t want to miss any of them!

Year Five - 1850 to Modern TimesFor4th-8thGraders

(and2nd-3rdgraderswitholdersiblingsintheprogram)

Focus:GodCallsUstoServe•ModernU.S.andworldhistory•CivilandWorldWars•Introtochemistryandphysics•Detailedtimeline•Patrioticsongsandcomposers•Historycookbook


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1850 to Modern TimesStudent Sheets

• Notebook Pages (including State Sheets)• State Bird and Flower Cards• State Flag Stickers• State Cards (for learning the location of the 50 states)

Each student will also need (purchase separately):• Map of U.S./World placemat size• U.S. President Flashcards Please do not photocopy any of the Student Materials. They are protected by copyright. Additional sets of Student Materials are available from My Father’s World.

© Copyright 2010 My Father’s World, Inc.Printed in the United States.All rights reserved for all countries.



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2nd-3rdGradeSupplementfor1850toModernTimes(required for 2nd and 3rd graders) Save$19.98................$59.35

• FarmerBoy .............................................. $4.75 • OntheBanksofPlumCreek ................... $4.75 • StoneFox ................................................. $4.50• InGrandma'sAttic ................................... $4.75• ALettertoMrs.Roosevelt ...................... $5.50• IvanandtheInformer .............................. $5.95• Charlotte'sWeb ........................................ $5.75

• EncyclopediaBrown,BoyDetective ............. $3.50 • SeetheU.S.A........................................... $7.95 • U.S.Facts&Fun(purchase one per student) .. $11.95Note: American Pioneers and Patriots is scheduled as an optional resource (purchase separately; see 2nd - 3rd Grade Supplement, p. 23).

•Teacher’sManual ...................................... $98.00•StudentSheets (purchase one per student) ..... $16.95

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.•AYoungPerson'sGuidetoKnowingGod ..$8.95•TalesofPersia ......................................... $7.75•WitnessestoAlltheWorld ................... $11.95•States&CapitalsSongs ....................... $12.95•JumboU.S.MapPad .............................. $3.75•TheStoryoftheWorld,Volume4 ....... $12.95

•TheStoryoftheWorld,ActivityBook4(photocopy portions for 4th - 8th grade siblings or purchase additional Student Pages at www.peacehillpress.com) ................. $21.95•TimelineBook ...................................... $12.95•Children'sEncyclopediaof American History ................................. $19.95•America'sFavoritePatrioticSongs ........ $9.95•TheWorldofScience ........................... $16.25•100ScienceExperiments ..................... $13.50

1850 to Modern Times Basic PackageIncludesthefourteenbulleted(•)itemsfromtheDeluxePackage.

Read-Aloudsfor1850 to Modern Times ........................ $40.20Six books, integrated with the study of history, that will help develop godly character.Hudson Taylor ($6.50) Across Five Aprils ($4.25)Corrie ten Boom ($6.50) Brother Andrew ($6.50)Courage to Run ($4.50) Sergeant York and the Great War ($11.95)

TheU.S.HistoryCookbook .............................................$11.50Wired! (electricity kit) .............................................................$5.25

CHOKING HAZARD – Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small size and sharp points of components

FunwithMagnets ............................................................$13.95CHOKING HAZARD – Toy contains a small ball and small parts. Not for

children under 3 years.

IntroductiontoU.S.Composers ......................................$31.85Includes: The Stories of Foster/Sousa in Words and Music ($3.95), The Best of George Gershwin ($7.95), Sousa to Satchmo DVD ($19.95)

1850 to Modern Times Deluxe PackageIncludesBible,History,Science,Music,andRead-Alouds

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Required but not included (purchase separately): In God We Trust (see p. 23), Trial and Triumph (see p. 21), Exploring American History, 2nd Edition (see p. 23), The Last 500 Years (see p. 23), U.S.A. Wall Map (see p. 23), Wall Map of the World (see p. 17).Oneperstudentrequired but not included (purchase separately): U.S. Presidents Flashcards, Map of the U.S./World - placemat size (see p. 23).God and the History of Art (see p. 19) and Then Sings My Soul(see p. 23) are scheduled as optional resources (purchase separately).For2ndand3rdgraders, the 2nd - 3rd Grade Supplement for 1850 to Modern Times (see below) is required.Tocompleteyourcurriculum, add language arts and math (see pp. 26 - 30), and consider a foreign language (see p. 31). For7thand8thgraders, add Apologia science (purchase separately; see p. 31).


Language Arts Grades K-12

Grades K-1My Father’s World from A to Z and My Father’s World First Grade Deluxe Packages cover all needed language arts; no other supplementation is needed.

Grades 2-8

Grades 9-12Our high school curriculum covers all needed language arts; no other supplementation is required. However, if an incoming student has not had formal grammar instruction, he should complete Applications of Grammar. If a student is weak in composition skills, he should complete Writing Strands Level 4.

Many language arts skills are integrated into history, science, and Bible activities in our curriculum including:

• Narration,copywork,dictation,andmemorization• Informalhandwritingpractice• Read-aloudliteratureinDeluxePackages• Extensivelibrarylistsforread-aloudsandreaders• Vocabulary(Exploring Countries and Cultures, Creation to the Greeks, and Rome to the

Reformation)• Letterwriting(Exploring Countries and Cultures)• Compositioninscienceand/orhistory• Andmore!!

You will need to add grade-specific resources as a supplement to assure a well-rounded, complete language arts program. We recommend:

Grade2 Primary Language Lessons (first half of the book) and Spelling by Sound and Structure

Grade3 Primary Language Lessons (last half of the book), Spelling Power, and Cursive Connections

Grade4 Intermediate Language Lessons (first third of the book), Writing Strands Level 3, and Spelling Power

Grade5 Intermediate Language Lessons (middle third of the book), Writing Strands Level 4 (see note below), and Spelling Power

Grade6 Intermediate Language Lessons (last third of the book), Writing Strands Level 5 – first half of the book (see note below), and Spelling Power.Students who are academically strong may use All-in-One English Series in 6th grade and Applications of Grammar in 7th grade.

Grade7 two literature guides from Progeny Press, All-in-One English Series, Writing Strands Level 5 – last half of the book (see note below), and Spelling Power (if needed)

Grade8 two literature guides from Progeny Press, Applications of Grammar, Writing Strands Level 6 (see note below), and Spelling Power (if needed)

Note: Writing Strands levels in the above chart are for students who begin Writing Strands in 4th grade. Your 5th - 7th graders who are new to Writing Strands begin at Level 3 and complete one level each year. Any 8th graders new to Writing Strands begin at and complete only Level 4.

For more information, see page 28.

“We decided to stick with MFW language arts recommendations and I am so pleased to say it is going well. I can see how it is all coming together as we are working our way through the middle of Intermediate Language Lessons.” Melissa

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PrimaryLanguageLessons(Grades 2-3) Save$5 ..................................... $10.95IntermediateLanguageLessons(Grades 4-6)Save$7 ............................. $15.95A Charlotte Mason-style approach with short, easy-to-teach lessons that cover English usage, composition, punctuation, poem memorization, oral language skills, letter writing, and dictation. Fables and writings by famous authors are included. These are not workbooks but lovely texts including a wide variety of oral and written activities that may be adapted to a child’s specific needs and learning style. You only need one book per family.

SpellingbySoundandStructureSet (Grade 2) ........................................$11.95For second grade, this is the best course we have found. A back-to-basics approach using only two workbook pages per week. Words are grouped by similar phonetic patterns. Excellent phonics review as well as synonyms, antonyms, syllables, and more. Set includes student workbook with 34 weeks of lessons plus an easy-to-use teacher’s guide. Workbook for additional child $6.95.SpellingPower (Grades 3-high school) Save$8 ............ $56.95Give your child individualized spelling instruction in just 15

minutes a day. This is a thick book with helpful information for the parent, as well as pages and pages of spelling lists for students. Includes CD-ROM with printable forms, charts, and activities, and Quick Start DVD. You only need one book per family.SpellingPowerActivityCardsSave$4 ...........................................................$25.95365 cards with a variety of hands-on games and activities. These cards are not required, but they will make it easier for you to use the Spelling Power program.ModernStyleCursiveConnectionsSave$3.49 ...............................................$7.50MFW curriculum already includes handwriting instruction in kindergarten and first grade, and practical reviews in all other levels. But when you are ready to teach your child cursive (usually around 3rd grade), you may find this book helpful. A simple-to-use 88-page workbook teaches cursive handwriting using a “modern handwriting” style.

WritingStrandsLevel3,4,5,or6(Grades 4-8) Save$4.05 ..$15.95(eachlevel)This sequence of books helps develop a strong foundation in composition needed for high school. Easy to teach with step-by-step instructions; may be reused with additional children. Your 4th - 7th graders begin at Level 3; 8th

graders beginning Writing Strands will complete Level 4.

All-in-OneEnglishSeries(Grade 6 or 7)Save$3 ..... $11.95An excellent, simple-to-use first-year course that teaches all eight parts of speech and reviews capitalization and punctuation.

ApplicationsofGrammarBook1Set(Grade 7 or 8)Save$5.07 ...................... $22.50Thorough coverage of parts of speech, diagramming, and more. Includes workbook ($11.50), tests ($4.25), and answer key ($6.75).ProgenyPressStudyGuides(Grades 7-8)Save$3.04 ...............................................$15.95eachAll 7th and 8th graders should complete two study guides each year. Select from the following: Anne of Green Gables The Swiss Family Robinson* Golden Goblet Eagle of the Ninth The Bronze Bow The Witch of Blackbird Pond Johnny TremainSee our website to get more information or to order the books for each study guide.*Requires the version of the book available on our website


We’d Like to Hear from You!Your stories and pictures are a great encouragement to families connected with My Father’s World. We welcome pictures of your family using My Father’s World curriculum and stories of how our programs have impacted your lives and those around you. Please email pictures and stories to [email protected]. Thank you to those whose pictures are included in this catalog.


Why Does My Father’s World RecommendPrimary Language Lessons (PLL), Intermediate Language

Lessons (ILL), Writing Strands, and Spelling Power?1. When you combine the above books with the practical language arts skills already

in My Father’s World curriculum, the coverage of language arts is very thorough. This combination follows a CharlotteMason approach better than any other program we know.

2. The moralcontent is excellent. PLL and ILL are reprints of public school books from the early 1900s. ILL even begins with a story about Moses.

3.Theprogramsareveryefficientandquicktoteach.Theyteachskillswithoutalotof“fluff”and“extras” that really aren’t needed. Spelling Power takes 15 minutes, scheduled four times per week. PLL takes about 15 minutes and is only taught three times per week.

4. They are very flexible. You can adjust lessons to your child’s needs or a particular day’s responsibilities. If a child has already been writing a lot in one day, you can often give the PLL or ILL lesson orally. This REALLY speeds up the lesson, too!

5. They are cost-effective. These books may be reused with any number of children. PLL is only $10.95 for two full years! Spelling Power is a one-time purchase to teach spelling to all of your children for all the years it is needed.

6. Minimal parent preparation time is needed. Writing Strands provides specific, step-by-step instructions; parents simply open the book and read itto the student. In addition, Writing Strands is recommended because students are guided through complete compositions, not just sentences or isolated paragraphs. The amount of weekly work is very reasonable. It is written for the individual student, not a classroom. It doesn’t assume or rely on knowledge of parts of speech—which we believe should be taught at a later age.

7. This is a gentle approach, lessstressful for children or parents. We are concerned that so much energy goes into language arts that children are worn out for the day, before you even get to the “good stuff” in homeschool.

Whenisitbesttoteachpartsofspeech?Respected homeschool expert Ruth Beechick advises parents to wait until junior high to teach parts of speech. Students don’t need to diagram sentences or formally learn about prepositions, adverbs, etc., whentheyareyoung.Whyteachthesameconcepts,yearafteryear,attheelementarylevel?These

concepts are learned more easily at an older age when students are able to think more abstractly. Parts of speech are taught informally in PLL and ILL, and you may not even realize it. In the last year of ILL (6th grade), when children are old enough to retain it more easily, parts of speech are covered more directly. Older children understand abstract concepts more easily than 3rd and 4th graders. We have found that 7th grade is an ideal time to begin formally teaching parts of speech, and it is taught thoroughly at that point. For 7th graders, All-in-One English

Seriesisanexcellent,simple-to-use,first-yearcoursethatteachesalleightpartsofspeechandreviewscapitalization and punctuation. For 8th graders, Applications of Grammar thoroughly covers parts of speech, diagramming, and more.

God’sWorldNews, PreK - 12th grade, is a monthly current events magazine with a Biblical worldview. For more than 25 years, hundreds of thousands of students have benefited from God’s World News’ focus on news, knowledge, wisdom, and action. Available in four different reading levels.

World(magazine), high school - adult, is a news magazine written from a Biblical perspective. Published every other week; 26 issues for a full year.See our website (www.mfwbooks.com/magazines) for a discount code. You receive a discount AND a donation is made to Bible translation (God’s Word for the Nations). In addition, discounts apply for multiple subscriptions (PreK - 12th) shipped to one address.


NEWS CURRENT

GOD’S WORLD NEWS FOR GRADES 5 & 6 VOLUME 31, NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2011

Ten Years Ago p9Power Shorts p10 Digging into Time p18State Fair Season p24

Seeking Refuge from Hunger p4

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GOD’S WORLD NEWS FOR GRADES 1 & 2 VOLUME 29, NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2011

Truck Art p8“B. Free” Post Office p14Seeing Three p20

Balloon Race! p4

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AP PhotoHot Air Balloons p4

What Things Are Made Of p16

County Fair p22

Counting Wild Elephants p10

GOD’S WORLD NEWS FOR PRE-K & K VOLUME 29, NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2011

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Math Grades K-6

Grades K-1

My Father’s World from A to Z and My Father’s World First Grade Deluxe Packages cover all needed math; no other supplementation is needed.

Grades 2-6 - Singapore Math®

With Daily Lesson Plans written by My Father’s World®

Singapore Math® was originally developed in the country of Singapore. Students in Singapore are distinguished among their international counterparts for receiving high marks in math. Singapore’s Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition includes additional information for teaching math relative to American culture (U.S. currency, pounds, ounces, inches, etc.).Singapore Math® has a strong mental math component (unlike many U.S. programs) that is one of its primary strengths. Logical, unique strategies are taught that help students truly understand mathematical concepts. Students are then able to solve problems mentally without always relying on paper and pencil.Creative problem solving is encouraged as students are taught several methods to solve the same problem. We also appreciate the manageable number of workbook problems that students are expected to solve on a daily basis. Its effective parent- and student-friendly format makes this a program we highly recommend. BeforeyouorderSingapore, your child must take a placement test (available free on our website). Singapore Math® is a very strong program; expect your child to test one or two (or more) levels below his actual grade level.Each two-semester set includes tworeusable textbooks, twoconsumableworkbooks (one per semester), and lessonplans by My Father’s World. All lesson plans for levels 1A-6B include answers. Workbooks for an additional student are available.

Levels1A-6B:•Two-semester set Saveatleast$10.80 ..................................... $45.00 each•Additional workbooks 1A-4B ............................................... $10.80 each•Additional workbooks 5A-6B ................................................. $9.60 each•Daily lesson plans ................................................................... $7.50 each

Flashcards—HorizontalAdditionandSubtraction ....................... $7.00Flashcards are an effective way to practice math facts. My Father’s

World developed these horizontal flashcards to provide practice consistent with Singapore Math®. Addition and subtraction facts to 18. ($3.50 each)

Singapore Math® is a registered trademark of SingaporeMath.com Inc.

See our website for placement tests and additional information

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Spreading the Word About My Father’s WorldThank you for your help! The number of families choosing My Father’s World as their homeschool curriculum continues to increase. This growth is largely due to families like yours who share their experiences with friends, neighbors, and family. Your referrals are our highest compliment! And, every time you mention us and post our website address (www.mfwbooks.com) on your personal website, Facebook page, or blog, you are increasing our visibility on the Internet. A comment like “Enjoying Exploring Countries and Cultures from My Father’s World Homeschool Curriculum: http://www.mfwbooks.com” really makes a difference by helping to raise our search engine rankings. (Including the words “homeschool curriculum” is important.) We are extremely grateful for all the ways you share how God is using My Father’s World in your home.



Our complete packages include the tools you need for older students to work more independently. DailyLessonPlans written by My Father’s World assign specific problems each day. DIVECDs use your computer to teach each lesson in the Saxon textbooks. SolutionsManuals show each problem worked out step-by-step. Placement tests are available on our website.

For students in 7th - 12th grade, we recommend Saxon Math with one year of Jacobs Geometry. If your child is in 7th grade and has completed Singapore Level 5B, he should begin Saxon Math at level 8/7. If your child is in 7th grade and has been using an American math program, he should take the Saxon Placement Test and begin where placed. (Any 7th and 8th graders who test below level 8/7 may call our office for recommendations.)

If your child is in 8th grade or above and hasn’t been using Saxon Math, he should take the Saxon Placement Test and begin where placed.

Students who successfully complete level 8/7 with test scores consistently over 80% may skip Algebra ½ and go to Algebra 1.

Math8/7CompletePackageSave$60.80 ..........................................$99.95•Saxon Homeschool Kit (textbook, tests, answers) with Solutions Manual* ($59.95)•Daily Lesson Plans written by MFW ($15 - included FREE) •DIVE CD ($50)

Math8/7TestsandWorksheets (purchase for an additional student) .................$19.95

Algebra1/2CompletePackageSave$62.20 ...................................$109.95•Saxon Homeschool Kit (textbook, tests, answers) .......... $49.95

- Daily Lesson Plans written by MFW ($15 - included FREE)•DIVE CD ................................................................... $50.00•Solutions Manual* ...................................................... $29.95

Algebra1CompletePackageSave$69.85.......................................$109.95•Saxon Homeschool Kit (textbook, tests, answers) .......... $49.95


GeometryCompletePackageSave$58.90 ......................................$144.95After completing Algebra 1, we recommend a full year of Geometry: Seeing,Doing, Understanding by Harold Jacobs (not published by Saxon).•Jacobs Textbook ($112.95) •Daily Lesson Plans written by MFW ($15)•Teacher’s Guide ($37.95)•Test Bank ($37.95)

Algebra2CompletePackageSave$66.50.......................................$109.95•Saxon Homeschool Kit (textbook, tests, answers) .......... $49.95

- Daily Lesson Plans written by MFW ($15 - included FREE)•DIVE CD ................................................................... $50.00•Solutions Manual* ...................................................... $32.95(College Algebra CLEP information on p. 40)

AdvancedMathematicsCompletePackageSave$66.90 ...............$114.95•Saxon Homeschool Kit (textbook, tests, answers) .......... $51.95


CalculusPackageSave$60.55 ..........................................................$114.95•Saxon Homeschool Kit (textbook, tests, answers) .......... $51.95•DIVE CD ................................................................... $50.00•Solutions Manual* ...................................................... $32.95

*SolutionsManualsarehighlyrecommended.

Saxon Math and Jacobs Geometry

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RosettaStone®Version3–HomeschoolEditionwithAudioCompanion®

(Daily Lesson Plans written by My Father’s World included FREE)This award-winning program uses your computer to teach foreign language the natural way—the immersion method without translation. Sets of color photographs are paired with spoken and/or written words or sentences. Includes lessons on CD, User’s Guide, Parent’s Guide, Application CD, Audio Companion CD (MP3 format), and headset with microphone. See our website to select from 25 different languages. Grade 2-adult. Rosetta Stone offers a 6-month money back guarantee.Seeourwebsiteforlevelsandpricinginformation.DailyLessonPlansforRosettaStone®(Version3,Level1) .......... $15.00Daily plans written by MFW especially for students seeking high school credit. Includes ideas for using the Audio Companion® CD and for adding weekly Real Life Activities. Lesson plan format may also be followed for Levels 2-5.

Rosetta Stone® and Audio Companion® are registered trademarks of Rosetta Stone Ltd.

Foreign Language

ExploringCreationwithGeneralScienceCompletePackage(7th-8th grade)Save$44.05 .........$74.95•Exploring Creation with General Science (textbook, tests, answers - $79.95 retail) •Daily Lesson Plans written by My Father’s World ($15 - included FREE)•Multimedia Companion CD ($15 - included FREE)

ExploringCreationwithPhysicalScienceCompletePackage(8th-9th grade)Save$44.05 .........$74.95•Exploring Creation with Physical Science (textbook, tests, answers - $79.95 retail)•Daily Lesson Plans written by My Father’s World ($15 - included FREE)•Multimedia Companion CD ($15 - included FREE)

ExploringCreationwithBiologyCompletePackage(high school)Save$44.05 .........................$74.95•Exploring Creation with Biology (textbook, tests, answers - $79.95 retail)•Daily Lesson Plans written by My Father’s World ($15 - included FREE)•Multimedia Companion CD ($15 - included FREE)

ExploringCreationwithChemistryCompletePackage(high school)Save$44.05 ....................$74.95•Exploring Creation with Chemistry (textbook, tests, answers - $79.95 retail)•Daily Lesson Plans written by My Father’s World ($15 - included FREE)•Multimedia Companion CD ($15 - included FREE)(Prerequisite: Algebra 1)

ExploringCreationwithPhysicsCompletePackage(high school)Save$44.05 .........................$74.95•Exploring Creation with Physics (textbook, tests, answers - $79.95 retail)•Daily Lesson Plans written by My Father’s World ($15 - included FREE)•Multimedia Companion CD ($15 - included FREE) (Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra 2)

TheHumanBody—AdvancedBiologyPackage(high school)Save$51.05 .................................$89.95•The Human Body (textbook, tests, answers - $79.95 retail)Daily Lesson Plans written by My Father’s World ($15 - include FREE)•Multimedia Companion CD ($15 - included FREE)The Anatomy Coloring Book ($18.50)(Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry)

Science for 7th - 12th Graders

“The way the high school program is laid out is so straight forward. There is never a question about what he is supposed to do on any given day. It is challenging curriculum as well; it makes him think. This high school curriculum will definitely get him ready for college level work.” Linda

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Easy–to–Use Daily Lesson for each Week of Our ProgramsOur Teacher’s Manuals for 2nd - 12th grades include daily lesson plans in an easy-to-use weekly chart format that lists each subject with book titles and page numbers to complete each day. All of the books in the package are scheduled for you. Most activities are suitable for all ages; some additional reading is scheduled for older students. Notes with additional helpful information and directions for simple hands-on activities are also included in the Teacher's Manual. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

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Window on the World p64-65 Gonds Memory Verse Matthew 7:12

Matthew 19:16-30 Hero Tales p33-34 Amy Carmichael Memory Verse Matthew 7:12

Matthew 20:1-16 Hero Tales p35-37 Memory Verse Matthew 7:12

Matthew 20:17-19 Hero Tales p38-40 Memory Verse Matthew 7:12

Matthew 20:20-28 Hero Tales p41-43 Test memory verse; review previous verses

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Illustrated World Atlas p50-51 Nature Advanced—continue Asia pages this week

Illustrated World Atlas p52-53 Farming & Industry Play Geography Game

Flag—Another Trip Around the World see p104 and write flag info on flag sheet**

Hindi Language—Another Trip Around the World p106 Advanced—Illustrated World Atlas p54-57 South East Asia Play Geography Game

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Record titles and page #’s of chapter books your students are reading here - see p. 34.

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See grade level recommendations for spelling on p. 26.

See grade level recommendations for language arts on p. 26.

See grade level recommendations for math on pp. 29 - 30.

Your Teacher’s Manual couldn’t make my job easier! My prep time is minimal. The content of the lessons and academic quality have given me confidence that my children are getting what they need. You even give optional extras, so that I can tailor the studies to my boys’ abilities, needs, and interests. I am fully satisfied with My Father’s World.” M. O.

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Basic or Deluxe Package—What’s the Difference?Think about a big, juicy deli sandwich. Two slices of the freshest bread, your favorite meats, and tasty cheese. Delicious! But wait a minute—there’s also a deluxe sandwich that includes crisp lettuce, red ripe tomatoes, pickles, onions, and that secret sauce. More delicious! You may be asking what this has to do with Basic and Deluxe Packages. We are often asked, “What is the differencebetweenthesetwopackages?”and“DoIreallyneedtheitemsintheDeluxePackage?”The sandwichwith all the fixings is the Deluxe Package.When the Hazells began gatheringresources to use with their children, the books and activities were not divided into basic and deluxe. They simply chose books and activities they felt gave the best, well-rounded education for their children, using what has become the Deluxe Packages. The option of a Basic Package was created to offer choices for our customers. Because the Deluxe Package has excellent books that may be part of a family’s library, offering a Basic Package gives families a great discount while only purchasing the items needed to complete their Deluxe Package. We also wanted to provide families on a tight budget with an option that includes all of the basic elements for each year’s study. So, the Deluxe Package is like the deli sandwich with all of the trimmings, fresh and mouth-watering. The Basic Package has essential items you need for the year, but choosing the Deluxe Package will bring a richer, fuller experience.

Get Connected with Other MFW Users!Find out what others are saying about our curriculum and experience the community of MFW users by visiting our message board (board.mfwbooks.com). Read stories of God’s work in the lives of families using My Father’s World and get practical tips for teaching our programs. Here are some examples: General Ideas for KindergartenOne of the math activities is the 100 chart and we reached 100 today! My son was so proud! Some oftheactivitiesweincludedinourcelebrationweregraphingthecolorsof100M&M’s,readingOne Hundred Hungry Ants, and watching a very short video from our library, 100 Day Worries. But the thing my boys enjoyed most was bowling! 10 pins for 10 frames=100. (My husband came up with the idea and even took a couple hours off this afternoon and joined us.) Score keeping was great math for my 3rd grader also. I think keeping the 100 chart has really helped my K son with not only counting but with place value too. I hope this helps inspire some ideas for someone else’s 100 Day Celebration. This has been a great K year for my son using MFW!Field Trips with ECCAt the end of our school year we went to our local zoo, which was awesome because it was laid out by continent! We also visited a botanical conservatory that was divided by the habitats of the world.Howawesomeisthat?

Impacting Culture: Evolution-Free ResourcesMyFather’sWorldhashadtheprivilegeofinfluencingsecularpublisherstoeditthe content of their books. Walking along-side these publishers, MFW’s editorial team has been able to change evolutionary language to more neutral language acceptable to most audiences. The primary change in many resources is to simply change phrases like “millions of year ago” to “many years ago.”My Father’s World resources that have been revised:• The World of Animals, MFW edition*• The World of Science, MFW edition*• Illustrated World Atlas, 2011 edition• Great Animal Search, 2009 edition• Living World Encyclopedia, 2009 edition • Pyramids, 2010 edition or newer• History of the World, MFW edition

Please pray that God will open the door for My Father’s World to work with other publishers in the future.*The publisher of The World of Science and The World of Animals allowed us, with the assistance of Master Books, to change the overall tone of these books to glorify God for His amazing creation.

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How Is Literature Included?My Father’s World is a literature-rich curriculum that strives to provide the best choices for literature while keeping annual curriculum costs at a minimum. All required books are included in the curriculum packages. In addition, an extensive list of highly recommended, but optional, library books—organized by week, theme, and reading level—is included with each year of our curriculum. This list allows My Father’s World to provide excellent literature options for children of all reading levels.

There are four types of reading in our programs for grades 2-8: read-alouds, reading on theme, independent reading, and reading for comprehension.

Read-AloudsEach year of curriculum for 2nd - 8th grades provides a core set of books scheduled in our Teacher’s Manuals for Bible, history, and science. These books are read aloud together as a family. Reading time is followed by parent/teacher-led discussion, narration, and other activities designed for retention. Engaging literature for the entire family, including missionary biographies and other life-impacting classics, is also scheduled in our Teacher’s Manuals and included in the Deluxe Package.

ThematicIndependentReadingBook Basket is designed to develop a love for reading using “living books.” Each of our Teacher’s Manuals recommends hundreds of colorful picture books, chapter books, fascinating biographies, videos, and DVDs related to the history, geography, music, and science being taught each week. Some of these books may be borrowed from the library and placed in a simple basket (or box) at home. Students are then able to choose those titles that most interest them, exposing them to a wide variety of literature, while enriching their learning experience. Children who love to read also love to learn.

IndependentReadingatGradeLevelIndependent reading from chapter books is scheduled daily for 20-30 minutes. Books may be selected from a list of over 100 classic titles organized by grade level, the Book Basket recommendations, or other chapter books of your choosing.

ReadingforComprehensionCustomers choosing to follow My Father’s World’s recommendations for language arts complete activities by grade level that provide both written and oral comprehension activities in response to various reading assignments. These activities are found in Primary Language Lessons, Intermediate Language Lessons, and Progeny Press Study Guides.

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Charlotte Mason InfluenceCharlotte Mason’s educational philosophy has influenced the development of My Father’s World. The following key principles and ideas are integrated into our curriculum:

• Structured mornings that feature short, effective lessons with unstructured afternoons left for other activities

• Study other countries and cultures early to avoid an “arrogant” habit of mind (Year One of the family cycle – Exploring Countries and Cultures)

• Study history in chronological order and compare across countries in any given time period• Read great literature aloud at grade level and above with featured living books and more• “Century Books”—create timelines and history notebooks• Weekly nature walks, including notebooking• Children are given direct contact with the Bible at an early age

“We are using Exploring Countries and Cultures. The lesson plans are well laid out, require very minimal preparation, and are very realistic with regards to the work load each day. Your recommendations for language arts and composition have been excellent. We thoroughly enjoy the read-alouds, and the Bible lessons have made discipling our children (ages 4, 11, 17) easy and effective. We have all grown so much in our faith together this year. We have learned so much from the missionary stories and have been encouraged to live boldly for the Lord.” M. T.

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Focus:PreparingGodlyGraduates• Comprehensivefour-yearprogram• College-prep• Parent-guidedindependentstudy• IntegratesBible,history,andEnglish• Dailylessonplans• Timelinesandmaps• Serviceprojects• Allmathandsciences• Fullrangeofelectives

Bible, History, and English-My Father’s World’s comprehensive four-year curriculum integrates Bible, history, and English. Each year has detailed daily lesson plans and a complete book package.

•Ancient History and Literature (includes Old Testament)

•World History and Literature (includes New Testament and Church History)

•U.S. History to 1877 with Government, American Literature, and Biblical Worldview

•U.S. History 1877 to the Presentwith Economics, English/Speech, and Bible

Our high school curriculum covers all needed language arts; no other supplementation is required. However, if an incoming student has not had formal grammar instruction, he should complete Applications of Grammar (see p. 27). If a student is weak in composition skills, he should complete Writing Strands Level 4 (see p. 27).

Math and Science - We recommend high school level Apologia science (see p. 31), Saxon math and Jacobs Geometry (see p. 30).

ForeignLanguage - My Father’s World has developed daily lesson plans for Rosetta Stone with helpful hints and additional activities (see p. 31).

OtherElectives - Including health, personal finance, logic, drafting, and others (see pp. 36 - 43).

High School Overview

While reviewing the sequence of the high school program, you may be asking, “Can my student skip Ancient History and Literature since it is notastaterequirementforgraduation?”Thoughnot state-required, My Father’s World believes Ancient History and Literature is critical to a Biblical scope and sequence for high school. This program provides high school students with a solid foundation in Bible that includes reading the entire Old Testament. Integrating Old Testament readings with the study of ancient cultures and literature meets the greater goal of educating children with solid Christian

beliefs, while achieving strong academic goals. Ancient History and Literature helps high school students embrace a strong Biblical worldview by developing analytical skills and spiritual maturity. Students will be faced with many thought-provoking life issues including, “Will I live for my pleasure, or will I live for God’s glory?”Ancient History and Literature is important for all high school students, even those who have recently studied this time period. Don’t miss this great opportunity to give your children more of God’s heart for His people and His creation while preparing them for college or a career.

Why Ancient History and Literature in High School?


Ancient History and Literature — High SchoolFor9th-12thGraders

Bible-History-English•Read through the entire Old Testament, applying

its truths to your life with insightful questions from Taking the Old Testament Challenge. Parents (especially fathers) are encouraged to purchase their own copy of this book and complete the study to help in guiding a weekly discussion with their child, as well as for personal spiritual growth.

•Study history from Creation through the time of the Greeks. Includes reading with comprehension questions, map work, and in-depth information about Creation and early man. Students also create a detailed timeline book. The Old Testament readings are a central focus of the history lessons and are integrated chronologically with the other history studies.

•Participate in service projects chosen and/or developed by the student and the parent-teacher.

•Develop composition skills with comprehensive lessons for writing essays.

•Enjoy and analyze (from a Christian perspective) literature written during or about the ancient period. This includes The Holy Bible, The Epic of Gilgamesh (condensed version), The Cat of Bubastes, Bulfinch’s Greek and Roman Mythology, The Iliad, and The Odyssey.


Focus:AncientHistoryandOldTestament

•3full-yearcredits•Argumentativeessays•OldTestamentreadversebyverse•Apologetics•Analyzeliterature•Detailedtimeline

SAT&CollegePreparationCoursefortheChristianStudentSave$5.04 ................................$24.95by Dr. James P. Stobaugh

Building disciplined study skills, developing an extensive vocabulary, writing high-scoring essays, and improving reading comprehension skills are laudable goals; and they are pursued vigorously in this course. An excellent program for students preparing for the SAT, or for those who may not be college bound but want to improve their critical thinking skills. The course includes vocabulary development, math/critical thinking and essay practice, test-taking strategies, and an extensive list of classic books for additional reading. For 9th graders (who have three years to complete the 150 lessons in 15-20 minutes per day), 10th graders (who have two

years to prepare), and 11th graders.

ACT&CollegePreparationCoursefortheChristianStudent Save$5.04 ...............................$24.95by Dr. James P. StobaughYour ACT score is key in determining college scholarships and admissions. Prepare for the ACT with these 50 devotion-based lessons designed for 11th graders. Whether used over the course of a year or in 50 days, students will:•Learn stress reduction techniques and test-taking skills•Complete exercises designed to hone English, mathematics, reading, and science skills•Improve reading skills, vocabulary development, and comprehension•Strengthen essay skills for the optional writing portion of the exam•Develop and strengthen their faith in God and the authority of His Word

Ancient History and Literature is a one-year curriculum that integrates history, English, and Bible (3 full-year credits). Ancient History and Literature lesson plans are written to the student for parent-guided independent work. On Fridays, the student and parent have a conference to discuss the week’s topics and review completed work. Parents assign grades based on informal discussions and daily written questions, vocabulary quizzes in the literature program, and essays for English and history. There are no formal tests for history, Bible, or literature.

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DailyLessonPlans ................................ $98.00 (purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings)

Bible•TakingtheOldTestamentChallenge* ..... $9.95•TheTabernacle(pamphlet) ......................... $3.50•TheNewAnswersBook .......................... $9.95•ThePurposeDrivenLife* ..................... $10.95•DanielTeenInductiveBibleStudy (purchase one per student) .................................... $19.95•UnwrappingthePharaohs ...................... $22.95English•AncientLiteratureSupplementwithGrammarand

Composition(purchase one per student) ....... $32.95•TheEpicofGilgamesh(condensed version) .. $9.95•TheCatofBubastes ................................. $5.75

•Bulfinch’sGreekandRomanMythology* .. $2.95•TheIliad(translated by Robert Fagles)* ...... $15.00•TheOdyssey (translated by Robert Fagles)* . $16.00•EricLiddell (by Catherine Swift) ................. $5.50History•EncyclopediaoftheAncientWorld ....... $13.95•ExploringWorldHistory (Notgrass) ........ $89.95•ExploringWorldHistoryQuizand Exam Book ................................................$14.95•TimelineFigures(Creation to Christ) ........ $22.95•AncientHistoryTimelineBook (purchase one per student) ............................ $19.95•WorldHistoryMapActivities ................ $19.50•Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World .................................. $13.50

Required but not included (see p. 19): Journey Through the Bible.Recommended for families teaching this curriculum to more than one student in the same year: consider purchasing additional copies of starred (*) books.Add math (p. 30), science (p. 31), and electives such as foreign language (pp. 31, 36 - 43).

IntroductiontoLogicSave$6.10 ............................................... $37.90Logic and critical thinking skills are important for all students, but the textbooks are often dry and intimidating. Finally, there is a solution! The Fallacy Detective and The Thinking Toolbox ($18.95 each) are written from a Christian perspective with a friendly, humorous style by two homeschooled brothers. A semester of credit for Introduction to Logic may be given upon completion of this easy-to-use two-book set.

Recommended Elective

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“We are so pleased using Ancient History and Literature. Our daughter has grown so much in her abilities to accomplish the work put in front of her. Her reading, writing, and critical thinking skills have blossomed. She is also learning how to be that workman not ashamed while learning the truths of the Bible. I am very thankful for My Father’s World and would certainly encourage anyone to use it. I know my daughter will be well prepared for college, should that be the route the Lord takes her.” Lisa

Ancient History and LiteratureIncludesBible,History,andEnglish


World History and Literature — High SchoolFor10th-12thGraders

(9th graders begin with Ancient History and Literature)

Bible (New Testament/Church History) andWorldHistory•Read the entire New Testament as well as

challenging books such as Experiencing God Youth Edition and More Than a Carpenter. The concepts in Experiencing God are life changing. We strongly encourage parents (especially dads) to purchase their own book and complete this study to help in guiding a weekly discussion with the student as well as for personal spiritual growth.

•Study world history from Rome to modern times. Includes reading with comprehension questions, unit quizzes, and map work. Students also create a detailed timeline. Church history is integrated with the history studies.

•Participate in service projects chosen and/or developed by the student and the parent-teacher.

LiteratureandComposition•Enjoy and analyze (from a Christian perspective)

literature written during or about historical periods being studied. This includes Julius Caesar, Beowulf, Pilgrim’s Progress, Pride and Prejudice, The Hiding Place, Animal Farm, and more. Also read short selections from classic works of British literature such as The Canterbury Tales, Paradise Lost, and Gulliver’s Travels.

•Learn how to write a research paper with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

•Develop a wide range of composition skills with topics from literature and history. Writers INC is used as a guide for essays and other writing forms.

GeographyandFineArts•Completion of all assigned maps earns ¼ credit

of geography. This credit may be combined with the geography included in Year 4, U.S. History 1877 to the Present, to provide up to one credit of geography.

•The lesson plans also include recommendations forcompletingafineartscredit.


Focus:RometoPresentandChurchHistory

•NewTestamentreadversebyverse•Researchpaper•Comprehensionandcriticalthinking•Classics,Britishliterature•Geography•Compositionskills

World History and Literature is a one-year curriculum for high school that integrates history, English, and Bible (3 full-year credits). World History and Literature lesson plans are written to the student for parent-guided independent work. On Fridays, the student and parent have a conference to discuss the week’s topics and review completed work. There are 36 weeks of lessons, five days a week, with a somewhat lighter schedule on most Fridays.

MyFather’sWorldInternshipsIn keeping with our vision statement, “Raising up generations of families who see the world through God’s eyes and live according to that knowledge,” My Father’s World will begin a pilot internship program in 2012. Our goal has always been to raise up families who serve God. This goes beyond strong academics and includes lifestyle and leadership training. We are currently seeking several young men (18 years or older) to join us in this venture. In the future we also hope to develop training programs for the entire family. For more information visit www.mfwbooks.com/training.

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DailyLessonPlans .................................. $98.00 (purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings)

Bible•HeroesoftheFaith ................................. $14.95•ChurchHistoryinPlainLanguage ......... $29.95•MoreThanaCarpenter ............................. $4.95•Christianity,Cults&Religions ................ $3.25•FourViewsoftheEndTimes ................... $3.50•Experiencing God Youth Edition (purchase one per

student; one for each parent also recommended) ..... $18.95

History•TimelineFigures

(Resurrection to Revolution) ......................... $22.95•TimelineFigures(Napolean to Now) .......... $22.95•WorldHistoryTimelineBook (purchase one per student) ............................ $24.95•HistoryoftheWorld(MFW edition) ......... $32.95

English•Julius Caesar (Modern English with Full Original Text) ................. $5.75•WritersINC ............................................ $23.95•Beowulf(translated by Seamus Heaney) ......... $9.95•BritishLiterature(Parallel Text) ................ $13.95•TeacherGuideforBritishLiterature ........ $6.75•PracticingHisPresence(Lawrence/Laubach) . $9.95•ThePilgrim’s Progress in Modern English . $10.95•ATaleofTwoCities(abridged edition) ....... $4.50•SilasMarner .............................................. $2.25•PrideandPrejudice ................................... $4.50•Cry,theBelovedCountry ....................... $10.95•HudsonTaylor’sSpiritualSecret .............. $6.25•TheHidingPlace ...................................... $9.95•AnimalFarm ............................................. $7.25•InHisSteps............................................... $7.95

Required but not included (see p. 37): Exploring World History (Notgrass), Exploring World History Quiz and Exam Book, World History Map Activities, Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World.Recommended but not included (see p. 37): Encyclopedia of the Ancient World.Add math (p. 30), science (p. 31), and electives such as foreign language (pp. 31, 36 - 43).

PracticalDraftingSave$5.05 ......................................................................$32.95Starts at the beginning with lines and sketching and provides a great introduction to drafting. It exposes the student to many types of drafting and standards. 136 pages including 30 pages of reference materials. Half semester credit.

FineArts - Fine arts coursework emphasizes visual arts, instrumental or vocal music, dance, and theater. The lesson plans for World History and Literature includedetailedrecommendationsforearningafineartscredit.Portfoliorecordkeepingformsforactivities, assignments, events, classes, and courses completed are provided.

Driver’sEducation-See our website for more information (www.mfwbooks.com/drivers-ed).

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Optional Electives

World History and LiteratureIncludesBible,History,English,andGeography

“Thank you so much for this curriculum. This will be our 5th year using MFW. We love how you weave God’s Word into the lessons. The result has been many family discussions on living for God and not for ourselves.” Beth


U.S. History to 1877 — High Schoolwith Government, American Literature, and Biblical Worldview

For11th-12thGraders

EarnCollegeCreditWhileStillinHighSchool! Many students may be considering college after high school. CLEP History of the United States 1 and

CLEP College Composition include a comprehensive review and a CD with full-length practice exams. By using these study guides at the end of the school year (plus CLEP Professor College Algebra), students can review for CLEP tests and possibly earn 9

hours of college credit. Even students who don’t plan to attend college may want to consider earning CLEP credits. See our website: www.mfwbooks.com/clep.

CLEPCollegeCompositionSave$8.70 ............................................ $26.95CLEPHistoryoftheUnitedStatesISave$8.70 ............................. $26.95

The CLEPProfessorCollegeAlgebra review course is included FREE in MFW’s Algebra 2 Complete Package on the DIVE Algebra 2 CD. Saxon Algebra 2 contains almost all the material covered on the CLEP College Algebra exam. Students who do well in Algebra 1 and 2, with a little extra study using CLEP Professor, will generally be able to earn a passing score on the CLEP College Algebra exam. (See p. 30 to order Algebra 2 Complete Package.)

U.S. History to 1877 with Government, American Literature, and Biblical Worldview is a one-year curriculum for high school that integrates U.S. history, government, English, and Bible (3 full-year credits). You will need to add science, math, and electives such as foreign language.Lesson plans are written to the student for parent-guided independent work. There are 36 weeks of lessons, five days a week, with a somewhat lighter schedule on most Fridays. On Fridays, the student and parent have a conference to discuss the week’s topics and review completed work.

BiblicalWorldview•Develop a consistent Biblical worldview in the

areas of theology, philosophy, biology, psychology, ethics, sociology, law, politics, economics, and history. Study Thinking Like a Christian by David Noebel and Chuck Edwards of Summit Ministries and Assumptions That Affect Our Lives. Includes a daily journal and projects.

•Grow in applying God’s truths to daily life through the encouragement and challenges in Growing Up Christian and Christian Character.

•Participate in service projects chosen and/or developed by the student and the parent/teacher.

U.S.Historyto1877andGovernment•Study from early exploration to the Civil War

and Reconstruction periods. Includes extension activities with maps, comprehension questions, and chapter tests. One semester credit. (U.S. history after 1877 is studied the following year.)

•Study U.S. government with comprehension questions, chapter tests, and related projects. One semester credit.

•Optional: Attempt CLEP college credit for U.S. History 1 at the end of the year (see below).

AmericanLiterature•Read significant historical documents such as

the Mayflower Compact and early political speeches.

•Read literature written during the historical

periods being studied. The primary focus is analyzing the author’s worldview in light of a Biblical worldview. All of the literature is fully scheduled in the lesson plans so that assigned readings coordinate with history events being studied. Includes questions for some of the literature as well as short answer/essay assignments. For several weeks students select reading books from a recommended list.

•Review grammar (punctuation, capitalization, parts of speech, etc.) 5-10 minutes each day to improve the accuracy of the student’s writing and assist in ACT/SAT review.

•Optional: Attempt CLEP college credit for English at the end of the year (see below).

Focus:U.S.Historyto1877andBiblicalWorldview

•EarlyexplorerstoReconstruction•U.S.government•AnalyzeAmericanliteraturefromaBiblicalworlview

•Historicaldocumentsandspeeches•10specificaspectsofBiblicalworldview

•Grammarreview•Descriptivetimeline

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DailyLessonPlans ..................................$98.00 (purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings)•AnswerKeyforU.S.Historyto1877 ....$17.95

BiblicalWorldview•ThinkingLikeaChristianStudentJournal (purchase one per student) ............................ $11.95•ThinkingLikeaChristianTeachingTextbook

with Parent/Teacher Guide (MFW Exclusive Edition) ................................................................$24.95•ThinkingLikeaChristianDVD .............$14.95•AssumptionsThatAffectOurLives .......$14.95•GrowingUpChristian ............................$10.95•ChristianCharacter(purchase one per student) .$7.95

U.S.History•UnitedStatesHistoryStudentText

(BJU, Fourth Edition) ......................................$49.95•UnitedStatesHistoryStudentActivities (purchase one per student) ............................$25.50•UnitedStatesHistoryStudentActivities Teacher’s Edition ....................................$30.95•UnitedStatesHistoryTests (purchase one per student) ...........................$15.50•UnitedStatesHistoryTestsAnswerKey ....$9.95•U.S.HistoryTimelineBook (purchase one per student) ..............................$6.95

Government•UnderGodStudentText .........................$19.95•UnderGodTeacher’sGuide .....................$7.25•NeverBeforeinHistory .........................$31.95

Literature•AmericanLiteratureSupplement ...........$39.00•EarlyAmericanLiterature ......................$12.95•Teacher’sGuideforEarly

American Literature ..................................$5.95•OfPlymouthPlantation ............................$8.25•ScarletLetterProgenyPressGuide ........$18.95•FourGreatAmericanClassics ..................$6.25 (The Scarlet Letter, Red Badge of Courage,

Billy Budd, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)•TheAutobiographyofBenjaminFranklin ..$1.95•MyHeartinHisHands ...........................$14.95•NarrativeoftheLifeofFrederickDouglass .$1.50•101GreatAmericanPoems ......................$1.50•EasyGrammarUltimateSeries:Grade11 (photocopy or purchase one per student)..........$19.95

Health ................................................................................ $45.45This one-semester course addresses physical, mental, social, and spiritual health both Biblically and scientifically. The course presents the Bible as the foundation for a healthful lifestyle and provides students with the tools for making wise choices. Includes:

- Total Health student textbook ($34.50) - I Kissed Dating Goodbye ($10.95) - MFW Health Lesson Plans and Answer Key ($15.00 - included FREE)


Recommended but not included: CLEP study guides (see p. 40).Add math (p. 30), science (p. 31), and electives such as foreign language (pp. 31, 36 - 43).

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“I’m so excited about the way my daughter is growing in her understanding of a Biblical worldview. This is just what I wanted her to ‘get’ in high school and it’s because of how information is presented by MFW! She’s owning it for herself. I see it in conversations we have. She’s a normal teenage girl who likes clothes and music, but these truths that are being planted deeper and deeper into her heart and mind are coming out of her mouth more and more.” Teresa


U.S. History 1877 to the Present — High Schoolwith Economics, English/Speech, and Bible

For12thGraders

Bible•Learn concepts and skills for spiritual growth,

developing lifelong habits and practices. Students are encouraged to surrender all areas of their lives to Christ. Includes instruction for in-depth Bible study, memorization, and meditation. Also includes learning about and practicing different types of prayer.

•Participate in service projects chosen and/or developed by the student and the parent/teacher.

U.S.History1877tothePresent(first semester)•Study U.S. history from 1877 to the present.

Includes comprehension questions, extension activities with maps, and chapter tests, using BJU United States History. One semester credit.

•Become aware of national and international current events from a Christian perspective and develop a desire to pray for them.

Economics(second semester)•Understand the economic forces that shape our

world. One semester credit.Note: If the student has not already completed Personal Finance, we recommend completing the course during the first semester before taking Economics (see p. 43).Geography•Become aware of current events and the related

geography, and develop a heart to pray for those needs.

•Complete assigned world and continent maps.•When combined with the maps from World

History and Literature, completed in a previous year, one semester credit may be earned, with an option for a full-year credit.

ModernLiterature/Speech(full year – one semester each)•Read significant books written after 1850 using

a book list and the public library, and complete a short book analysis (included in the lesson plans). Students choose from the list and may add other books that meet their educational goals with

their parent/teacher’s approval. Our lesson plans include the complete book list, plus helpful information such as suggested number of weeks to read each book, how to schedule the books to coordinate with history topics being studied, and how to individualize the total number of books required. The books listed below are examples of suggested books students may choose to read. One semester credit.The book list includes choices of classics about U.S. culture for worldview analysis, such as - The Call of the Wild by Jack London - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - 1984 by George Orwell

The list also includes choices of (auto)bio-graphies to challenge and inspire, such as - Joni by Joni Eareckson - Born Again by Charles W. Colson

•Develop speech skills to become an effective communicator for God’s Kingdom. Do Hard Things challenges students to become involved and have a passion for change. Secrets of Great Communicators gives students tools to communicate God’s heart to others. One semester credit.

•Optional: Write a research paper (highly recommended for college-bound students).

U.S. History 1877 to the Present with Economics, English/Speech, and Bible (3 full-year credits) is a one-year curriculum intended for 12th grade, to follow U.S. History to 1877. Add science, math, and electives such as foreign language.Lesson plans are written to the student for parent-guided independent work. There are 36 weeks of lessons, five days a week, with a somewhat lighter schedule on most Fridays. On Fridays, the student and parent have a conference to discuss the week’s topics and review completed work.

Focus:U.S.History1877tothePresentandSpiritualDisciplines

•ModernAmericanliterature•Economicsfromapractical,real-worldperspective

•Speechwithapurpose•Currentevents•Geography•Lifelonghabitsandpracticesforspiritualgrowth

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Required but not included: - History (see p. 41) - BJU United States History Student Text (Third Edition), Student Activities (one per student), Student Activities Teacher’s Edition, Tests (one per student), and Tests Answer Key; U.S. History Timeline Book; Answer Key for U.S. History to 1877 (contains answers for this year’s U.S. history). - Geography - Classroom Atlas (see p. 17) or any up-to-date world atlas - Bible - World (magazine) (see p. 28), YWAM Prayer Diary and Daily Planner (purchase one per student) at www.ywampublishing.com or call 1-800-922-2143Recommended but not included CLEP study guides (see p. 40).Add math (p. 30), science (p. 31), and electives such as foreign language (pp. 31, 36 - 43).Foranadditionalstudent, photocopy for siblings or purchase Economics in a Box StudentGuide ($29.95).

PersonalFinance ...................................................................................$20.75One semester credit. Recommended for 11th and 12th graders. Challenges the student to evaluate money and possessions in light of a Biblical worldview. Includes three books: - Money Matters for Teens Workbook ($9.50) teaches the student how to manage his money wisely. Some of the practical topics included are how to save for a car, college, or business venture; how to get a job and keep it; how to manage checking accounts and credit cards; and how to give money to make a difference in the world. - Money, Possessions, and Eternity ($11.25) presents a Biblical and comprehensive view of money and possessions. It will challenge the student to view them as God’s provision for our good, the good of others, and God’s glory. Parents are encouraged to read this book, too! - MFWPersonal Finance Lesson Plans ($5 - included FREE) are easy-to-use plans that help keep the student on-track as he completes this course. Relevant Bible passages are also assigned, in which Jesus spoke about money and possessions.

DailyLessonPlans ..................................$98.00 (purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings)

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Economics ..............................................$199.00 - Economics in a Box Teacher/StudentPack ($169.90) Includes:

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“Thank you to MFW for creating in my family a love of history, starting at Creation and interweaving history in the context with the rest of the world throughout time to the Modern Age. We would not be where we are today in our homeschooling, possessing a true love and passion for and desire to defend the Christian worldview of history.” J.D.


Composition and Grammar in My Father’s World—High SchoolInYear1,Ancient History and Literature, composition focuses on the argumentative essay. The Ancient Literature Supplement with Grammar and Composition instructs students step-by-stephowtowriteastrongfive-paragraphargumentativeessay.Fiveuniqueargumentativeessaysare written during the year to help students improve their skills. Detailed instruction explains howtowriteathesisstatementandformateachofthefiveparagraphs.Grammarlessonsrelatedto this type of writing are included. These essays draw from what is being studied in Bible, English, and history to help students mature in their understanding and ownership of a Biblical worldview. One essay prompts the student to compare and contrast the gods’ motivations and relationships in Bulfinch’sMythology to that of the Living God. As students think through and write this type of essay, they cannot help but grow in their understanding of their God. Students also create original psalms and complete less structured essays on history topics.

DuringYear2,World History and Literature, a traditional research paper is written during thefirsttenweeks.Thisprojectincludesresearchandbibliographynotecards,footnotes,anda bibliography. The student also learns to write ten other types of compositions in response to literature read during the program. Writers INC provides instruction for the research paper and other assigned compositions, and serves as an excellent resource on language usage.

InYear3,U.S. History to 1877, American literature is analyzed from a Biblical worldview using reading and writing assignments in the American Literature Supplement. The Progeny Press study guide for The Scarlet Letter also includes assigned essays. In addition, grammar review is included using Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 11.

Year4, US History 1877 to the Present, includes one semester of modern American literature and one semester of speech. Each classic novel read from this time period is analyzed using a book review included with the lesson plans.

My Father’s World has always appreciated the efforts of the Home School Legal Defense Association to preserve and advance the educational freedom we have as homeschoolers. HSLDA works on behalf of homeschoolers to protect our ongoing freedom to educate our children at home by monitoring laws introduced by state and federal legislators. They defend our rights in court when litigation is necessary. Their staff writes letters on our behalf when school administrators, law enforcement agencies, or government officials try to unlawfully limit our homeschooling activities. Additionally, they monitor the United Nations to assure that our parental rights are not restricted. For all of this we are eternally grateful. A great debt is owed to HSLDA for the freedom we all enjoy.

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Teach your children to serve in God’s Kingdom. Drawing from the rich experiences of living as a family in Russia and the U.S., David encourages you with simple ideas for involving toddlers, youngsters, teens, young adults, and busy parents in a life committed to ministry, often without leaving your neighborhood.

Exposed,Isolated,orInsulated:HowShouldWeEducateOurChildren? ......................... $3.95In today’s society, our children are bombarded by peer pressure, self-centered ambitions, and harmful cultural expectations. It is very difficult to protect their precious minds as dangers lurk all around them. Learn how we can insulate our children from evil and equip them to battle against it.

FamilyMinistry:TeachingYourChildrentoReachOut ....................................................... $3.95Young or old, no matter where you live, every member of your family can be a missionary. Help your children develop a heart for God and others, right from the start. This seminar includes fun, easy, and impacting ideas encouraging your family to establish a natural plan for serving others.

OccupyingPreschoolersWhileTeachingOlderChildren ..................................................... $3.95Our children are precious gifts from the Lord, but sometimes they can interfere with our human plans. As the father of six children, David and his wife have found creative ways to prepare these young “sponges” for school while keeping them creatively occupied at times when the parent needs to concentrate on the older ones.

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David, Marie, and their six children lived in Russia for eight years working on Bible translation. The family’s move back to the U.S. in April 2000 marked a new era in their support of international missions work. They now devote the majority of their time to the development of My Father’s World curriculum with the dual goal of providing support for Bible translation and raising up generations of families that see God’s hand in all of history and share God’s heart for the nations.


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Career OpportunitiesWith the blessings of growth and development, MFW from time to time seeks people with a servant’s heart to expand His kingdom through the workplace. When available, employment positions for warehousing, accounting, marketing, consulting, publishing, shipping, computer technology, convention teams, and land development are posted on our website (www.mfwbooks.com/employment).

This past August tears of joy, stories of long-awaited anticipation, shouts of praise, and songs of thanksgiving celebrated the first complete Bible for the Tuvan people in Tuva, Russia. We, who have always had God’s Word in our language, can hardly imagine the emotion of such a day.One woman explained that as soon as the Bible was given to her, she began to read, to study, to hold it—she could not put it down. The Bible she had received a month earlier was already highlighted and written in from cover to cover. It had become a well-worn friend.The release of another complete Bible is planned for 2012! This Muslim people group in southwest Russia, where war and terrorism have killed thousands, desperately needs God’s Word. The few believers in this land are looking forward to having the entire Bible in their heart language. A Christian woman from this war-torn region shared, “Life is still hard

here. Many people are in need. We have no church building and gather in homes instead. There are more Christians now than before the war and people are growing in their faith. I am so glad the whole Bible will soon be printed! Pray that my people will understand that Jesus is Lord and not only a prophet.” This people group is just one language of the more than 43 found in the North Caucasus region. Please join us in prayer for the completion of this Bible translation and a readiness in these people’s hearts to receive God’s Word.

Prayer Focus 2012: Bibles for a Muslim People GroupOne Bible Translation Completed—Another on the Way

A Couples Retreat with a Family FocusFor the past seven years My Father’s World has had invitation-only couples retreats with a family focus, challenging parents to nurture a greater kingdom-focus in their family’s future.We now invite you to experience a weekend that will impact future generations. For dates, prices, and availability, see our website (www.mfwbooks.com/vision). Space is limited. Act now!

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Homeschool Curriculum Catalog for 2012 from My Father's World