Bible and Ancient History: Create-a-Notebook Series

Strong emphasis on placing biblical events within ancient historical and cultural contexts, though coverage is somewhat scattered.

History covers 'historical data about the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Egyptians' and 'religious beliefs are highlighted and often examined in great depth,' though in a 'somewhat random fashion'

The curriculum uses the NIV Bible as a primary text and integrates Bible study as the foundation for each unit.

Each unit 'integrates Bible study with historical/cultural studies as the foundation' and 'includes sufficient Bible study,' with the NIV Bible being the primary text used

Minimal teacher preparation required with basic lesson instructions provided in the teacher's manual.

'Lesson preparation is fairly minimal, but you must look over lessons ahead of time' and 'brief instructions for each lesson are given in the teacher's manual'

The curriculum provides teacher guidance but relies heavily on student notebook work and independent activities.

'Brief instructions for each lesson are given in the teacher's manual, but most of each lesson is derived from and requires the student notebook'

Limited evidence of explicit vocabulary instruction, though exposure to different languages and linguistic concepts is included.

'Linguistics receive a great deal of attention in the unit on the dispersion from Babel' with exposure to 'a number of different languages and dialects'

The curriculum provides systematic coverage of biblical theology through chronological study but focuses more on narrative than systematic doctrine.

The eight units cover creation, the fall, the flood, God's chosen people, and continue chronologically through Solomon's reign, providing 'sufficient Bible study'