Story of the World Volume 4-Modern Age, for 4th-6th grade, taught by Tanya Stuart, will bring modern history to life as the students marvel at the Crystal Palace, follow Gandhi to the sea, rocket through the Space Race,

and more. The class is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of history through stories and hands on projects in class. Each week the students will be assigned 1-2 chapters of the book to read along with a notebook of questions they are to answer as they read. When they come back to class they will go over the answers to the homework.

They will also be doing map work, exercises, and hands-on projects to bring modern history to life.

Benefits:

1. Comprehension Skills: They will be reading about modern history

every week and answering comprehension questions.

2. Social and Communication skills: Each week, they will be practicing

communication skills by answering questions at home and discussing

the answers in class.

3. Increased Engagement: The majority of class time will include

hands-on activities to enhance their understanding of what they read

at home.

Overall, Story of the World, with its focus on reading comprehension, team work, and hands-on activities, provides students with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. It equips them with the necessary

understanding of modern history.

Textbook Required:

Only purchase the reading book NOT the activity book

https://www.christianbook.com/the-modern-age-volume-4/susan-bauer/9781945841903/

pd/841904?event=CF

Cost: Approximately $15 - $20

Materials Required:

1.5 in binder with 1 page divider

Pencil bag with:

Pencils

Colored pencils

Crayons

Scissors

Glue Sticks

Homework Requirements:

According the the Centers recommendations, it is advised to allocate 20 minutes for homework, 4 days a week. This duration is considered suitable for maintaining a balanced workload and allowing students to reinforce their

learning outside of the classroom. By dedicating this amount of time to homework, students can effectively review and practice the concepts taught in class, leading to better understanding and retention of the material.

Google Classroom

Students and/or parents will be required to sign into Google Classroom each week to receive homework and communications from Mrs. Stuart.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones are not allowed to be out in class unless instructed by the teacher to do so for research purposes. Parents must contact the front desk if there is a need to get a hold of their student.