How to use this book

When you start, look at the Task Card at the beginning of the weekly lesson.

It will list the topic and the keywords that will help you find the pages in the resources that you will need. The resources are listed as well.

First you will need to get the resources needed, then you will open the content page and see if you can find the pages that talk about this topic. You can also use the index in the back of most resources. Sometimes the pages are easy to find, and sometimes it will take you some searching. The most important thing is to find ALL pages related to the topic.

Secondly, read through the lesson pages, so you have an idea what is expected from you. It would be a shame if you spend a lot of time reading and writing down things, while at the end you find out that was NOT what you were supposed to do. No one likes to waste time.

Then, you will start reading the pages in the resources, using the directions under the ‘Research’ part and the instructions in the ‘Skill’ part. Outline, summarize or take notes as directed. Once you are done with that, the first day, you will work on the Map and Timeline, and the second day, you will do a Project. Sometimes, the project might take a bit of time. That is alright, the more time you spend, the better your project will be. The skills and projects are abilities that you will use the rest of your life,even after your school days are over.

The book is set up in such a way, that the skill and project increase in difficulty over time. Every week, the information is repeated and new information is added. In order to make sure you do not miss the new information, look for the ‘New’ paint blotch next to the text.

In the back of the book, under Appendix, we have added a few pages that we think may help you. We have listed a cheat sheet for the research questions, a list of Roman Numerals and the Color Wheel. You can print these pages and keep them next to you while reading or working on your project. Or not: whatever suits you best.

We have provided you with rubrics and check-lists that the teacher has as well. Look at the rubrics before you start a project, because it will help you understand what is expected of you.

The check-lists help you look at your own work when you have finished, and see if you have included the elements necessary.

There you have it; that wasn’t so bad, now was it? If you have any questions, you can always message us on facebook messenger! (Make sure your parents know about it too.)