Mulberry School’s Multiage Classroom (grades 1-3) offers humanities classes once a week based on the curriculum of Susan Wise Bauer’s The Story of the World, Volumes 1 and 2. The school is opening enrollment to homeschool families who are interested in participating. Students may enroll in one of the two sections offered: Part I, focusing on the ancient world or Part II, focusing on the Medieval Period. In each class, students will work in small groups (no greater than 10 students) exploring world history through stories and hands-on activities. The classes meet from 9:30-10:15 (Part I) and 10:15 – 11:00 (Part II) every Friday morning. Each section will be offered in semesters and students may enroll for one semester or both.
Story of the World - Part I |
(Ages 6-8, appropriate for 1st, 2nd or 3rd graders)
Semester 1: Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Babylonia
- Sept. 10-Dec 10 (12 sessions*); Cost $100
- Students will learn about the culture and people of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as well as the events of this time that shaped history. They will practice hieroglyphics and cuneiform, learn about mummification, and the code of laws set down by Hammurabi.
*No Class: 10/8, 11/5, 11/26
Semester 2: Ancient Greeks and Romans
- Jan. 7 - April 29 (13 sessions*); Cost $105
- This semester students will study the Greeks starting with the ancient civilizations on Crete. We will explore Greek mythology, the Trojan War and forward through the Golden Age of Greece and its decline. We will briefly look at Alexander the Great and then trace the rise and glory of The Roman Empire.
* No Class: 2/18, 3/4, 3/27, 4/22
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Story of the World - Part II |
(Ages 6-8, appropriate for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders)
Semester 1: The Fall of Rome - The Dynasties of the East
- Sept. 10 - Dec. 10 (12 sessions*); Cost $60
- During the first semester students will trace the fall of the Roman Empire, hear the stories of Beowolf from Britain and Sinbad from Persia, look at the rise of Christianity throughout Europe, explore the Byzantine Empire, and learn about the roots of Islam.
*No Class: 10/8, 11/5, 11/26
Semester 2: The Kingdom of the Franks - The Plague
- Jan. 7 - April 29 (13 sessions*); Cost $105
- Students will hear the stories of Charlemagne, the Vikings, the Crusades, and Richard the Lionhearted. We will learn about Norse mythology, get a sense of life in a castle, and study the codes of chivalry.
*No Class: 2/18, 3/4, 3/27, 4/22
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For further information contact the instructor Devon Lovell at P.devon66@gmail.com or by phone at 309-862-0510.
To enroll contact Mulberry School at 309-862-0510.
