Explore the ancient world from prehistory to AD 700 in this engaging ancient history teacher guide designed for 9th–10th grade students. This comprehensive guide supports parents and teachers in leading a course that introduces students to the civilizations that laid the foundation of the modern world, from Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt to ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and the emergence of Christianity.

Built around historically rich books, this teacher guide offers structure and support for using primary sources, critical analysis, and thought-provoking questions to inspire deep learning. Students will examine key developments such as the written word, early government, law, religion, architecture, and the enduring legacies of ancient people and cultures.

Through the literature suggested in the guide, students will live through a drought in ancient Mesopotamia, wrestle with Elijah as he seeks to fulfill his calling as a prophet to Israel, battle with Achilles at Troy, and learn Indian mythology and ancient Chinese principles of warfare.

This teacher guide includes hands-on activity suggestions, vocabulary, and structured discussion prompts to help students develop analytical and communication skills while making meaningful connections across time. Like all our studies, lessons are designed to be flexible, allowing families to tailor activities and pacing to meet the needs of their students.

This course offers a challenging and rewarding academic experience, fulfilling 1 Ancient World History Credit and 1 Classical Literature Credit for high school.
 

• •This homeschool curriculum contains 108 lessons.
• •Complete 3 lessons per week for a one-year unit study.

• By: Rebecca Manor

• Pages: 150

• ISBN: 9781893103832

• Media: Paperback

• Reading level: 9th, 10th