What is the scope and sequence of Notgrass History curriculum?

Students may study Notgrass History curricula in any order within the schooling levels indicated (elementary, middle school, and high school). Each course stands alone and is complete in itself. You can switch to Notgrass at any time after using any other curricula.

We generally advise parents to plan their child's education so that he or she does not study the same subject two years in a row (for instance, world history with From Adam to Us in eighth grade and again with Exploring World History in ninth grade). In some cases, however, this might be your best choice.

We generally do not recommend that students use our curriculum outside of the schooling levels indicated (for instance, a middle school student using high school curriculum or an elementary student using middle school curriculum). However, you are the best judge of your student's level of understanding and maturity and ability to complete academic work.

For example, if you have students in 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades, you could have them all study one of our middle school courses together. You could adjust the expectations for your 3rd grader, and perhaps that student could use the course again in 3-4 years.

Or, if you have an older child with learning challenges, the best fit might be to use middle school curriculum in high school and augment that curriculum with additional assignments that would justify granting high school credit. Because of such variables, we trust parents to make the final decision about when to use each curriculum.

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Scope and Sequence

Our curriculum is both rigorous and flexible. Our elementary courses can be used any time between grades one and four. Our middle school courses can be used any time between grades five and eight. Our high school courses can be used any time between grades nine and twelve.

Here is a table showing our suggested sequence. Remember: the grade level indicated is just a suggestion. If you're starting with Notgrass in 2nd grade, for example, you can start with Our 50 States.

The links in the right column provide detailed information about what each course covers to help you with record-keeping and documentation. We are glad to help you choose the curriculum that would be the best fit for your situation. You can call, text, or email us.

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Grade	Curriculum	Full Scope
1	Our 50 States This is a one-year U.S. geography course highlighting landmarks and people (some famous and some not) from each state. It features simple lessons with easy-to-follow instructions, full-color photographs and illustrations, and engaging supplemental activities.	Text PDF
2	Our Great Big World This is a one-year world geography course highlighting natural wonders and animals, fascinating people who do fascinating things, and beautiful landmarks people have built. It features simple lessons with easy-to-follow instructions, full-color photographs and illustrations, and engaging supplemental activities.
3	Our Star-Spangled Story This is a one-year U.S. history course that introduces students to the story of America. It features simple lessons with easy-to-follow instructions, full-color photographs and illustrations, and engaging supplemental activities.	Text PDF
4	We are planning one more elementary course covering world history.
5	America the Beautiful This course combines a rich study of American history from the Native Americans through the present with Bible study, geography, literature, vocabulary, creative writing, and hands-on activities.	Text PDF
6	We are planning one more middle school course covering world geography.
7	From Adam to Us This course covers world history from Creation to the present using primary sources, literature, and hands-on activities to help students connect with history in a personal way.	Text PDF
8	Uncle Sam and You This course provides an engaging tour of American government. Students learn about elected leaders and everyday citizens who fill important roles to make our country work.	Text PDF
9	Exploring World Geography This course describes and explains the world we live in. It focuses on how people interact with geography and how geography affects communities and countries.	Text PDF
10	Exploring World History This course is a survey of the political, cultural, and religious history of the world with a focus on how Bible history connects to ancient civilizations, developments in church history, and how our understanding of history informs our lives as Christians.	Text PDF
11	Exploring America This course is a survey of American history from the time of native nations and the first European explorers to the administration of Donald Trump. It discusses actions and developments on the national level, especially involving the Federal government, as well as issues and events in American culture.	Text PDF
12	Exploring Government This one-semester course explores the government of the United States from its beginning to the present with special emphasis on the Biblical basis for government and on the U.S. Constitution.	Text PDF
12	Exploring Economics This one-semester course surveys Biblical teachings on money and finance, provides an overview of the economic history of the United States, gives a clear explanation of terms and concepts used in economics, and discusses economic issues confronting us today.	Text PDF