"History of the World" Study: Part 3 ~ How to Conduct One

Welcome to "Part 3" of our "History of the World" Timeline Notebook Study (Part 1 is shared here, Part 2 is here)...

How We are Conducting a "History of the World" Timeline Study:

Our family goal is to go through the major events in history, starting with Creation, and document all the important dates using appropriate clip art (a.k.a.timeline figures) in a Book of the Centuries Timeline Notebook. We are complimenting this by having a separate notebook where we place our actual school work which pertains to each historical period. Each time frame that we study will be treated like a mini unit study.  This we would keep inside our binders in chronological order and will continue to add work, tabs and notebooks as needed. Thus, we will be utilizing two binders per student. In the end, we hope to have a collection of information from the past, in chronological order, resembling our own "Personal Encyclopedia Set" (in binder format) and our own "History of the World" timelines (in binder format).

We will be sharing some practical study ideas in the next post in this series...

If you are hesitant in regards to: what to cover, when to cover it and what would be considered a "major historical event", then below are our favorite resources which take out all the guess work. They allow you to simply have fun studying together. Included in this series are a list of the major historical events (in chronological order), reproducible timeline figure clip art, reading suggestions, science suggestions, Biblical discussion questions, art/craft ideas and so forth for each time period. These lessons provide an excellent "outline of information" that you can modify for your own homeschool (while being very affordable for the years of use you will receive from them). I highly recommend these guides which are adaptable for grades K-9 (and up in my opinion).

• Lessons from History ~ Creation to 100 B.C. by Gail Schultz
• Lessons from History ~ 100 B.C. to A.D. 1300's by Gail Schultz
• Lessons from History ~ 1400's to 1700's by Gail Schultz
• Lessons from History ~ 1800's by Gail Schultz
• Lessons from History ~ 1900's by Gail Schultz

They also offer an "Art Part" companion curriculum for each of these lessons if you like to include extra arts and crafts in your homeschool.

Does this concept of teaching world history interest you?

History of the World Notebook Study/Part 1 (Introduction)

History of the World Notebook Study/Part 2 (Recommended Ages and Such)

History of the World Notebook Study/Part 3 (How to Conduct One)

History of the World Notebook Study/Part 4 (Practical Ideas)

History of the World Notebook Study/Part 5 (Preparation and Binder Printable)

Creation Study ~ History of the World (Study 1)

Noah's Ark & The World Wide Flood ~ History of the World (Study 2)

"It is a great thing to possess a pageant of history in the background of one's thoughts. We may not be able to recall this or that circumstance, but, 'the imagination is warmed'; we know that there is a great deal to be said on both sides of every question and are saved from crudities in opinion and rashness in action. The present becomes enriched for us with the wealth of all that has gone before."

~ Charlotte Mason

Chili Cheese & Egg Breakfast/Brunch Casserole ~ Printable Recipe

"As an inexpensive source of good nutrition,

there is nothing more glorious than the egg."

~ Edward Ahrens

A great way to use your extra eggs, this protein-packed, breakfast/brunch recipe, is simply satisfying! Our recipe can also be doubled. Simply freeze the other for a future meal.

• 10 eggs
• ½ c. flour 
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 pt. cottage cheese
• 2 c. (tightly packed) Colby/jack cheese, graded
• ¼ c. butter, softened 
• 2 (7 oz. cans) Whole Ortega chilies (Remove any seeds, cut into chunks.)

Beat eggs till light and yellow. Add remaining ingredients (beside chilies) and beat together. Finally, fold chili’s in. Pour into 9 by 12 inch pan (greased). Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or more, till light golden brown. Let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving so that the casserole will set.

Note: This can be made ahead of time and frozen. To reheat, thaw in fridge overnight, cover with foil and bake at 350 until warmed through (about ½ hour or so).

* Below is a printable recipe should you like to add it to your Recipe Book *

You may also be interested in:

Farm Fresh Eggs

Freezing Extra Eggs

Angeled Eggs (Printable Recipe)

Chicken and Eggs Clip Art

Simply download and print recipe from HERE. 

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Making Pumpkin Seed Packets ~ Happy Harvest Gifts

"With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see."

~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox

If you grew or purchased pumpkins this year, then you probably have an abundance of seeds at your disposal. Would you like to prepare some sweet harvest gifts? If you have children, I am sure they would love to help!

"Laura knew that it was a very small harvest."

~ Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Long Winter

Even if your pumpkin yield is small, the seed supply will still be large. These autumn inspired presents are very fun and frugal to make.  They can be used as a hostess gift, table setting favor or are small enough to be placed lovingly in a letter to cheer a far away friend.

Simple Supplies:

• Our Pumpkin Seed Packet Printable (free here)
• Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Pumpkin Seeds

All you need to do is print out our printable, cut around the outline, fold in/glue the back together, insert "prepared" seeds and finally glue the top flap shut.

Included are two different printables...

One is for your dried heirloom seeds (which are seeds that can be replanted the next year). If using those, place five to ten of your seeds inside each packet. Remember, these plants spread so a few seeds go a long way. This packet is labeled "Pumpkin Seeds". Our printable provides the recipient with information on properly planting the seeds along with an inspirational verse. (You will find information here on drying your seeds.)



The other packet is labeled "Roasted Pumpkin Seeds" and is a larger printable to accommodate a decent amount of seeds for snacking. I would roll them up in parchment paper prior to inserting into the packet to ensure that any oil doesn't leak through. (This is a great way to use extra seeds or ones that aren't heirloom. You will find information here on roasting and seasoning your seeds.)

For extra decoration, punch two holes in the top and lace through some ribbon or twine.

Any way you choose to use them, they are a delightful token of your autumn harvest and love.

"Let us, therefore, not be weary of well-doing; for we shall reap an eternal harvest of comfort, if we faint not…"

~ George Whitefield

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Reading the Ingredient Labels on EVERYTHING in Our Homes…

There is a growing concern regarding the ingredients that food industries are sneaking inside our favorite products. Some are easy to discern as "bad" such as high fructose corn syrup and MSG. Others are cloaked in fancy wording, making it harder to decipher. We may even read the labels in health food store items since they can't always be trusted. You would hate to feed your family tainted, adulterated goods! Their health is at stake and we know how important it is to properly feed our bodies.

Sadly, when it comes to purchasing books, videos, toys and other "character foods" for our children, we often look at the cover and deem it "good" with a quick glance. If it is found at a Christian store, we may not even bother to read the content... {Please continue reading this article at Deep Roots at Home where I am guest posting today... Thank you!}

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