As soon as my oldest child reached the 5th grade, I had no doubt what history curriculum I wanted to use. I had discovered Notgrass a few years earlier and couldn’t wait to be able to use it in our homeschool.
So far we have completed America the Beautiful (American history) and are currently working through Uncle Sam and You (American government). Being that it is an election year, I thought it would be the perfect time to do that course. And waiting in the wing is Notgrass’ newest middle school history course, From Adam to Us (world history).
I’m sure you are here mostly for the giveaway (and I don’t blame you), but if you’d like to know a little bit more about the middle school Notgrass history curriculum, check out America the Beautiful. While this review is on America the Beautiful, all three course have a similar layout and format.
From Adam to Us by Ray and Charlene Notgrass is a one-year world history and literature course designed for students in grades five through eight. The daily lessons are written in a narrative style and richly illustrated with color photographs and maps. Primary sources, literature, and hands-on activities help the student connect with the history in a personal way. With parental help and supervision, younger children can participate in many activities and can benefit from hearing the lessons read aloud.
Enter to win the full From Adam to Us curriculum package which includes:
- From Adam to Us Part 1: Creation to Cathedrals
- From Adam to Us Part 2: Castles to Computers
- Our Creative World
- From Adam to Us Map Book
- From Adam to Us Timeline Book
- From Adam to Us Answer Key
This curriculum packages has a value of $99.95!
To enter, fill out the giveaway form below:
Teisea Kostner says
What great curriculum, it’s something I look forward to doing with my son.
Lori Means says
Wonderful opportunity.
Tiffany Gee says
I love learning about the founding of our country,the revolutionary war era.
Jennifer Short says
I can’t wait to take my daughter through this curriculum! We are excited to study World History!!
Jenny tee says
I have TWO favorite periods of history. Early Mesopotamia AND the Victorian era.
Stephanie H. says
My favorite time period in History is the 19th century!
Becky says
Am. History!
Danielle says
I love love learning about the WWII Era and anything concerning the Jewish people and the Holocaust.
Carillion says
I am obsessively interested in WWII history.
Also love ancient.
Heather Stone says
When I was in college, I took History of Western Civilization for 2 semesters. The teacher taught as if he was telling a story. Many people didn’t like his teaching style, but I loved it. I’m not sure what my favorite time period is, but that class definitely gave me a different perspective on history.
Karleen Mauldin says
Well, it’s hard to say — Ancient Egypt is a favorite. But then, the Renaissance is a favorite, too.
Susan A. says
I like ancient world history.
Melissa Roberts says
I love ancient history!
Dana says
The Civil War.
Deborah says
I LOVE history, I read it for fun! The Middle Ages, Westward expansion, and the world wars are some of my favorite eras to teach. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Lora Michaels says
Ancient times (mainly Egypt, Rome & Greece)
Teresa Jennings says
New Testament period.
Krissy says
My favorite time period is either Ancient Greece and Rome or Middle Ages.
Elizabeth Dechow says
Ancient history is my favorite. It really makes you realize just how young the USA is!
Tammy says
The American Revolution
Kathleen P. says
The 1800s in American history
Michelle McDonald Rottmann says
I fell in love with this curriculum this year!!! On of my favorite time periods is the civil war.
LaRee says
I love early American history,especially since we have so many field trips options nearby 🙂
Melissa Miller says
Middle Ages
Cheryl Stitzer says
Not sure of my favorite history time period.
Margarete says
Early American History
Kelly Jeter says
The Renaissance Period
Cheryl Everitt says
I am currently reading historical fiction centered around the Civil War.
Niki P says
American history is my favorite!
Joy says
Colonial time period
Lisa says
Early American history
Heart of a Philanthropist Blogger Kim says
My favorite time period in history is 1776 because we became a nation.
Shelby says
I love teaching about our founding father’s and their passion for our country.
Heather Kelly says
The simple times. Probably late 1800’s or the 1920’s. Heck even 1980 would be better than the way that our so called President is doing stuff!
kendra h says
Thanks for this opportunity to win!
C. Webb says
We love World War II.
Lori H says
Medieval times or civil war era 🙂
elizabeth black says
ancient
Sally says
Teaching Ancient History is always fun for me.
Staci says
I like early American History…and hope to fit in some field trips to the east coast when my boys are older to go along with it!
Melinda Roberts says
American history
MaryAnn C. says
We love colonial American history.
Elizabeth says
Early 1900’s. My daughter likes to learn about the wars and there is so much we can learn from them. Also have much family that are veterans.
LP says
I was excited to teach my kids about the full reason why the pilgrims came to America – religious freedom to worship God!
Natasha says
I love studying the first century AD, because it’s exciting to see how the gospel of Jesus Christ first spread despite severe opposition. I love early church history in general.
Eunice Punzalan says
Ancient History. My children is enjoying that period as of the moment.
Jennifer Smith says
Civil War
Cindy McElroy says
Good morning. I have been looking for a history curriculum for my middle son. I will certainly check out not grass. Thanks for the review and giveaway. My favorite time period would have to be medieval times.
Mandy Hopson says
I like American history
Krista C says
American History such as the early colonial years and the Revolutionary War
Michelle Antonyshyn says
My favorite time in history to study is always whatever time in history we are currently studying! Lol!
valerie fletcher says
Love Notgrass!!!
Julie says
Ancient History
KK says
I like ancient history. I love connecting it to events and times in the Bible.
Jill D says
I enjoy early American history – learning and teaching.
Marxi says
I love teaching American History. So many great books to dive into!
Tyna Begley says
I love the 1800’s!
1950jodie says
we love Notgrass! Excited to teach World History next year.
1950jodie says
Love All history. My favorite though is Biblical history.
Leigh says
Our favorite time period is from the early 1800’s to the mid 1900’s.
Joy Blinn says
Notgrass is a wonderful company! I have never been disappointed with any of their products and their customer service is absolutely exceptional!!! Great family and company!
Carol M. says
I love early American History since we live near Valley Forge and Independence Mall in Phila!
Nicole says
I like early American history – exploration.
Gigi says
I don’t like what happened in Europe in the early-mid 1900s, but I do like teaching it because it helps me instill in my children the value of human life and dignity.
Christine Wipson says
I love Early American History.
Jill Miller says
This looks great!! I would love to give this a try!
michelle says
I like early American.
Christina says
Early American History.
Karolyn K. says
That is tough. My daughter likes learning about pioneer times. My son enjoys WWII time frame and about the sacrifices made by all. I like teaching it all.
Leslie Brennan says
American history and medieval times
Jenn O says
I love the Victorian era with its beautiful clothing and houses.
Danielle says
Early American History
Teresa says
What a wonderful giveaway! I am in the process of figuring out how to use a chronological Bible to teach my children history.
Julie C says
Church history and reformation.
Rebecca Besherse says
I love learning and teaching about the art, politics, warfare, and science of the ancient Greek city-states, and how their language affects ours today
Barb S. says
I LOVE history and don’t know that I have a favorite time period. Each period has its amazing contributions. The important thing is to teach it as HIS-story.
Jennifer VanHorn says
Awesome Giveaway! Thank you
Sheila says
The American revolution
Deanna Sallee says
My kids love Ancient Egypt and Colonial American history, so those are the most fun to teach them, but I love being able to tie in the Bible to history. Thank you for the opportunity to win this awesome set!
Caroline says
I need to start American History with my kiddos!
Tina R says
I love the colonial and revolutionary time period of American history. I also love using missionaries in various time periods to learn about world history.
Tracy Marente says
The Renaissance!
Becky B says
Early 1800s. Love that era!
Becky
Michelle in OK says
My favorite time period is the one I’m reading about at the monent–it changes all the time! We are currently learning about the early years in Oklahoma. 🙂
Olivia Hamilton says
My favorite period of history is ancient history.
Clarinda Jean says
I am looking forward to having a chance to use this curriculum. I enjoy doing history in chronological order.
Heather G. says
I love History in general so a specific time period is hard to choose, but I love to compare the time periods of America and show my kids how much this country has changed over the years.
Susy says
All history is fascinating and thankfully my kid love it. Right now I’m excited to learn about the history of the early church.
Amanda Daggett says
The Romans. I love Roman history, ever since my Latin class in High School.
Rebecca S says
I love all periods of American history.
sprogno8 says
Medieval : what a time, I love reading about the Scottish Highlands, it was such a hard life but what a romantic environment to live in. I am fascinate by Picktish history too, beyond this though I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching my children about the Tudor & Victorian times in Britain. I read a book once about someone going through time & I often wonder how we would cope, coming from our push button society, where everything we want or need to do is supplied at the end of a button. I spent about a month living in a Teepee , no water on tap, no electricity or gas at the turn of a button…. I found the time magical & inspirational. I have tried to teach my children in as practical a way as possible, as well as using written literature & course work. It can be great fun to teach that way and occasionally get out into the fresh air for lessons
Beata says
Ancient History
tammy cordery says
I love to teach about ancient history.
Brittany M says
I love early American history and the Civil War.
Elizabeth Culp says
I love teaching about early 20th century history. The world changing into a more global community is fascinating!
Karen says
Ancient History and Early American History
Michelle says
I have enjoyed learning about and teaching the Roman time history
Dineen Ford says
I love the Medieval and Renaissance.
April says
I love early American history & Natve Americans. 🙂
Lisa Koplin says
Favorite time period is American History.
Cindi King says
Looking forward to this curriculum!
GC says
It is really hard to pick a time because I enjoy it all, but I think the best is the history in Biblical times.
Shannon Alexander says
Right now I am enjoying learning about missionaries of the past but the time frames are all different.
Marci Wright says
We are currently just finishing up a unit on WWII & Anne Frank & we have really enjoyed it. My son has actually requested more books so he can to more about it, so I am very proud that he is taking an interest. I also really enjoy learning & teaching about Biblical times.
Lauren Gonzalez says
Civil War
Dotty J Boucher says
I think one of my favorite time period would have to be Ancient History.
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Elizabeth H says
My favorite time period is Creation to Greeks and Rome.
There is such richness in studying Biblical history!
Alexandra David says
I love learning about all of it. It seems like every time I read something historical I find out something new.
sabrina says
Medieval Times!!! 🙂
Beth says
I love learning about preColumbian America, particularly Mesoamerica and South America, probably because of my advanced studies in the culture and literature of the Spanish speaking world.
Laurie says
My family’s favorite is Medieval times history.
nicole b says
Roman History.
Kari Barone says
The Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, and the Civil War, specifically the Emancipation Proclamation.
Laura Johnson says
Medieval history!
Alisha says
I have boys who really enjoy the knights period.
Robin says
Early Am History
Heather L says
Early American history seems to be the easiest for me to teach. I’m excited about learning ancient history with my kids.
Amanda L. says
Midevil. Lords, ladies, knights, and castles.
Sherri says
Thank you.
Jennifer R says
I was never big on History growing up since the way it was taught in public school. Now that I’m older learning it through books, videos and movies I love it so there isn’t one time I prefer. I’m making it fun for my kids by videos, cooking different recipes of that time period, fun books that document history through different point of views like a dog point of view that was a hero. My children loves animals and they played a big part also. Examples like that. Little known heros, traveling to a site of hands on and movies. History is not just about facts but real emotions. That’s what peaked my interest.
M123 says
Ancient civilizations.
Christopher Baumann says
American Revolution
Tanya says
The Middle Ages is our favorite.
Barbara says
I love the Civil and Revolutionary War period.
Amy says
My favorite time period in History is the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War & the counter-culture of the 1960s.
Celeste says
My daughter and I are currently enjoying learning about the pioneer period in the U.S. We are enjoying imagining ourselves trekking along the Oregon Trail and what we’d do.
Lisa says
I don’t really have a favorite history time period but then again I have never been a history person but if I had to decide I would have to say American history. Any curriculum that will help with teaching history and make it fun I am all for. Thanks for the giveaway!
Joy Slater says
There are so many interesting times in our history, but over and again I love to tell the story of Jesus, and the early Christianity years.
Melissa Cazares says
I am not good at remembering history which is why I need to win one to help my kids.
Ashley says
I like teaching and learning about ancient history the best.
Liz Thomas says
Renaissance!
Lana says
I like early American history
I. Ray says
American History is my favorite.
Sarah M. says
I just discovered that my favorite time period in American History is the mid 1800’s. I didn’t realize it until we got there and I was so excited about teaching/learning with my kids about the Gold Rush, the Oregon Trail, the Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, etc. 🙂 However, I do also love the Medieval period!
Lora says
Ancient History
Kelly H. says
I find the medieval time period extremely fascinating!
Lynette W says
I like ancient history and early American history.
Kari Rodrigues says
I don’t know that I have a favorite, but the Georgian era is one I especially enjoy.
Terri Holbrook says
We love all ancient history, especially the Chinese and Egyptians!
Marcy Ivey says
I love learning about Early American History…and I love teaching about that early history to my 2 children!!
Devon J says
I love to read books on the Victorian Era… fact or fiction!
Liz R. says
I like colonial times and early 1900’s.
Echo Dawn Baxter says
Civil war is my favorite.
Carrie says
I love just about all history. I never paid attention while I was in school, and I get to go over it all again with my kids. I am really looking forward to getting in WWI and WWII history
Corri Montgomery says
The Victorian Era and Colonial times are both favorites of mine.
Heather McCully says
My favorite historical period is the Romans.
Jessica T says
Early American history has been my favorite time period to learn and teach.
Laurie Race says
I love ancieint through early church history.
Jennifer Fischer says
I love to learn ancient history!
DailyWoman (Lacey) says
I have always liked teaching about the Mesoamerican Civilization.
Laurie Gauger says
I love early American history, as well as the WWII era.
Marisa Lindstrom says
I love to teach about World War II, but also early American History.
Gina Phillips says
Ancient and Old Testament Biblical History is my favorite, but my son is wanting to learn medieval so I’m starting to gain an interest as I look at resources.
DaLynn McCoy (@dalynnrmc) says
I’ve always loved teaching the ancients because of learning Biblical history right alongside it, but I’m learning history as I teach it so every time period we come to is more exciting to me now! Thanks for the giveaway!
Caroline Frahm says
It’s hard to pick just one time period in history. I love studying ancient history, especially Old Testament times. I also love studying American history especially the Civil War.
Wendy says
I enjoy the 1400s-1600s!
Judith Martinez says
I’m fascinated by early church history.
Janice Pope says
I love Ancient history and how it corresponds with the Bible.
Rebekah says
I love the American Revolution.
Kara says
Middle ages or American would be my favorite to teach and/or learn more about. It’s a toss up!
Amy B. says
Really all history eras. Victorian if I had to choose just one.
Jen Beggs says
I love to study and teach American History, especially the the American Revolution and Civil War ( but how can I pick? love the pioneers and wild west too!)
sarah o. says
I love to teach ancient history but I also like the middle ages.
Amanda Likens says
Our favorite time in history is the American old west.
Julie T. says
I love studying WWII – the 40s era. Thank you for the opportunity to win this.
Jessica says
I like to learn about Ancient history.
Chrissie Kavli says
My favorite period to teach is early ancient history.
KB says
All of history is fascinating, but I especially love learning about when our own corner of the world was settled, in the 1860s.
Lisa F says
Colonial America and Civil War.
zekesmom10 says
I am *not* a history person. Any time would be a good place to start learning!
Darlene Kleist says
My favorite time in history is Renaissance.
Rachel Poe says
I love Early American History (teaching and learning) the most.
Duckymama says
I enjoy learning ancient history.
Rachel @ day2dayjoys says
Ancient Egypt!
Nikki Knolla says
I love teaching History. Especially WWII.
Jenny arnett wagoner says
I love to study ancient civilizations and early American history.
Stephanie Craig says
American Revolution
Heather Rodriguez says
I love learning and teaching about Ancient Egypt!
Sally Chancellor says
I like to teach ancient history, my daughter loves it all 🙂
Leah Williams says
It is hard to choose a favorite time period in history- I love to learn about and teach all of it!
Valerie says
Revolutionary war
Kristina W. says
I love pretty much love any time period, but I think my favorite to learn about is Victorian Era and the Civil War. Thanks for the Giveaway! Good Luck to all! 🙂
Laura Grieve says
This looks like a great curriculum 🙂
jennifer mular says
We like the Greek and Roman era
Robyn Everett says
The Civil War
Kristin R says
Ancient history is my favorite
Adrienne says
It’s a toss up between WWII and westward expansion.
Mariejkt says
The Victorian Era is some of the most interesting to me.
Lois Jaquish says
We love the Middle Ages.
Tammy M says
I like the medieval American History 1770-1800’s. My girls haven’t really found a time they really like. Trying to encourage them to read more time period books, but they’re not much into reading. I pray this will change soon.
Amanda A. says
I’ve been looking into this curriculum. Super excited! I love learning about early American History and the faith of many of our founding fathers.
GIna W says
I like the colonial times and learning about what this country was founded on and passing that on to my children.
Laura says
I always thought the Victorian era was neat.
Karin says
Lately I’ve enjoyed studying Ancient Rome. I’m excited to get my hands on this text!
Dana B says
The Civil War—-underground Railroad—Harriet Beecher Stowe! 🙂
Shana says
My favorite is the revolutionary period.