By Celeste W. Rakes
Having taught American history a number of times, each time writing (and re-writing) her own materials, Celeste has shared her love of history with many students in her homeschool classes. Designed to be engaging and written in a comfortable style, All American History reads like a good book — bringing America’s story to life piece by piece.
Containing hundreds of images and dozens of maps, All-American History Volume I is a complete year’s curriculum for students in grades 5 – 8 when combined with the Student Activity Book and Teacher’s Guide. It is also adaptable for younger and older students. The first volume covers Exploration through 1840.
Each week includes a chapter from the Reader, maps, forms, and review questions in the Activity Book, and plenty of hands-on and further research ideas in the Teacher Guide. (As well as great teaching tips, ANSWERS to everything, and a great book list!) The teacher book also provides additional hands-on and further research ideas for the younger students you may use this with.
There are 32 weekly lessons, and each lesson contains three sections examining:
- the atmosphere in which the event occurred
- the event itself
- the impact this event had on the future of America
The curriculum comes as either a packaged set (see set discount below) or individually.
All American History Users!!

We invite you to join our on-line discussion group for users of (and those interested in) All American History series. This site is filled with great ideas and tips! This is a great place to share teaching experiences and receive input to your questions. To join the AllAmericanHistory group, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AllAmericanHistory/
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All American History Set
Student Reader, Student Activity Book and Teacher Guide
SAVE 16% by buying the complete set!
Price: $68.00
Student Reader
Hard cover, 443 pages
Price: $44.95
Student Activity Book
Soft cover, perfectbound, 3-hole punched and perforated, 312 pages
Price: $16.95
Teacher Guide with Answer Key
Soft cover – a must have to use the program, 268 pages
Price: $18.95