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A Plan for a Complete line of Heart of Dakota Guides

Scope and Sequence Chart
Program History Focus Science Focus
AGES 2 - 5
Little Hands to Heaven
Overview of Biblical history using Bible stories in chronological order from creation to Paul's missionary journeys A first look at science through weekly activities related to the Bible Stories
AGES 5 - 7
Little Hearts for His Glory
Chronological overview of history from Bible times to present day; main emphasis is on Biblical and American history General science introduction: Twice weekly experiments with text connections related to history stories
AGES 6 - 8
Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory
Chronological early American history focus from 1565-1865 told in story form; includes weekly geography lessons General science overview: Using twice weekly experiments with text corrections related to the history stories
AGES 7 - 9
Bigger Hearts for His Glory
(extending to grades 4-5)
Biographical approach to American history from the 1500's - 1970's; includes weekly geography lessons Daily readings and assignment are from living books and biographies. Life, physical, and earth science are emphasized. Readings loosely coordinate with the history study.
AGES 8 - 10
Preparing Hearts for His Glory
(extending to grades 5-6)
One-year chronological overview of world history told in narrative form; Biblical history is intertwined with the rest of world history. Weekly geography work with maps and globes is included. Daily independent readings and activities are scheduled for students using living books. Life, earth, and physical science are explored. Readings loosely coordinate with history study.
AGES 9 - 11
Hearts for Him Through Time: Creation to Christ (extending to grades 6-7)
An overview of ancient history from Creation to Christ told in narrative form - The history of the Hebrew people is told along with the history of other ancient people groups. An in-depth study of the geography of the Bible lands is included. Daily independent readings and activities are scheduled for students using living books that focus on life science and biology. Land animals, birds, plants, and the human body are explored.
AGES 10 - 12
Hearts for Him Through Time: Resurrection to Reformation (extending to grades 7-8)
An overview of history from the Resurrection of Christ to the end of the Reformation told in narrative form - Church history is woven in and out of the narrative at the proper places in history. In-depth mapping activities coordinating with this historical time period are included. Daily independent readings and activities are scheduled for students using living books that focus on earth science. Astronomy, the atmosphere, continents, oceans, seasons, climate, weather, the structure of the earth, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, wind, tides, currents, glaciers, rivers, and longitude and latitude are explored.
(Future Programs)
AGES 11 - 13 The Age of Exploration and Invention: late 1600's - late 1800's
(Note: Currently we plan to release a guide each year until the history cycle is complete.)
Physical Science Focus
AGES 12 - 14 The Modern Times: late 1800's - present Chemistry, possible Physics, Evolution vs. Creation Focus
AGES 13 - 15 Geography Through History Biology Focus




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