Calvert History & Geography Curriculum
Introduce your students to early social studies skills such as understanding maps, their place in the community, and about early American history and government with the Calvert History & Geography homeschool curriculum for grades 1-2.
Calvert Learning's elementary curriculum helps to develop children's natural curiosity and encourages kids to dive into favorite subject areas not because they have to, but because they're passionate about learning!
The Calvert History and Geography Grade 1 curriculum is comprised of two teacher's guides and ten student workbooks. Each full-color student workbook features fun activities for each lesson, each of which begins with a set of objectives. Workbooks feature 3-5 sections, self-test sections, and a final unit test. The teacher's guides include reduced-size student pages with the correct answers overlaid in addition to lessons that include a list of materials needed, the main concept, objective, teacher goal, vocabulary, and instructions for teaching the lesson. Student worksheets are also integrated throughout as needed.
This program offers a gentle introduction to social studies, with units on identity, communication, feelings, families, communities, community helpers, the United States, the World, and the students' relation to the world. Children will learn about how they're unique, about good manners, how the United States was founded, the importance of teamwork, and more!
This Grade 1 Calvert History & Geography Kit includes:
- Teacher's Guide, 2 Softcover Volumes, 328 & 288 pages respectively
- 10 Student Workbooks, consumable and non-reproducible, magazine-style binding.
Calvert Learning's elementary curriculum helps to develop children's natural curiosity and encourages kids to dive into favorite subject areas not because they have to, but because they're passionate about learning!
The Calvert History and Geography Grade 2 curriculum is comprised of a teacher's guide and ten student workbooks. Each full-color student workbook features fun activities for each lesson, each of which begins with a set of objectives. Workbooks feature 3-5 sections, self-test sections, and a final unit test. The teacher's guides include a list of materials needed, additional learning activities, independent study activities, a unit review, alternative tests, and student worksheet & test answers. Student worksheets are also integrated throughout as needed.
This program begins with a review of the previous year before introducing units the early events in America (Jamestown, Pilgrims, early Colonies and Revolutionary War), the American system of government & branches of government, local & state governments, our role as citizens, understanding different types of maps, and American history through Westward Expansion.
This Grade 2 Calvert History & Geography Kit includes:
- Teacher's Guide, 160 pages, softcover.
- 10 Student Workbooks, consumable and non-reproducible, magazine-style binding.