SUPPLEMENTAL - CURRICULUM
Supplemental curricula serve many purposes. They may be used to provide additional, isolated, focused instruction and practice on a particular concept or skill. They are also used to enhance and increase interest in aspects of the course. The products listed below all have a vendor purchase price. Please check out the websites if you need "free" history supplemental curriculum.

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Story of the World
Used mostly as a stand alone curriculum, but could also be used to supplement any curriculum. Classical approach to learning history. Volumes 1-4 are written for grades K-6 and are also used in middle school, but are not considered high school level content and rigor. Each Volume includes the Story of the World book in softcover or hardcover, an Activity Workbook, Audiobook CD's, and reproducable Tests with Answer Key.
Correlations are available. Ask your ES.
Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times (2nd Edition)
Story of the World Volume 2: Middle Ages (2nd Edition)
Story of the World Volume 3: Early Modern Times
Story of the World Volume 4: Modern Age
A Brighter Child
Rainbow Resource Center

Jackdaws
World History, US History, California History, Government, Economics, and related topics through primary source documents, literature, and hands-on primary source materials kits. A "must see" vendor for anyone desiring to bring their child's study of history "alive" and memorable.
http://www.jackdaw.com

Map of Boston (Teacher Created Materials)
Helpful during your study of the American Revolution, Paul Rever's Ride, and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
http://www.teachercreated.com/

History Oddysey
Used mostly as a stand alone curriculum, but could also be used to supplement any curriculum. Classical approach to history. Leveled study guides list daily activities in check-off format enabling students to work independently.
This curriculum has done all of the work for you. After purchasing the recommended resources to implement this program, your child will be reading historical fiction, doing timelines and hands-on activities, and learning their geography.
Grades 1-4, Level 1: Ancients
Grades 1-4, Level 1: Early Modern
Grades 1-4, Level 1: Middle Ages
Grades 1-4, Level 1: Modern Times
Grades 5-9, Level 2: Ancients
Grades 5-9, Level 2: Early Modern
Grades 5-9, Level 2: Middle Ages
Grades 5-9, Level 2: Modern Times
Grades 9-12, Level 3: Ancients
Grades 9-12, Level 3: Middle Ages
The remaining courses for Level 3 are not yet available.
A Brighter Child
Rainbow Resource Center

Thematic Unit (Teacher Created Materials)
Ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities.
Ancient Egypt ((TCR0292), grades 5-8
Ancient Greece (TCR0297), grades 5-8
Ancient Rome (TCR0596), grades 5-8
Ancient China (TCR0578), grades 5-8
Ancient India (TCR0577), grades 5-8
Ancient Japan (TCR0579), grades 5-8
Knights and Castles (TCR2774), grades 3-5
Medieval Times (TCR0291), grades 5-8
Renaissance (TCR0580), grades 5-8
Explorers (TCR0288), grades 5-8
Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas (TCR0595), grades 5-8
Colonial American (TCR0597), grades 5-8
My Country (TCR0586), grades 1-3
Months and Seasons (TCR3106), grades 1-3
Our Country (TCR3104), grades 3-5
Revolutionary War (TCR0293), grades 5-8
US Constitution (TCR0582), grades 5-8
Native American (TCR2581), grades PreK-1
Native Americans (TCR0276), grades 1-3
Native Americans (TCR0285), grades 3-5
Thanksgiving (TCR0258), grades 1-3
President's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (TCR0262), grades 1-3
Gold Rush (TCR0241), grades 3-5
Immigration (TCR0234), grades 3-5
Slavery (TCR2613), grades 5-8
Civil War (TCR0290), grades 5-8
Industrial Revolution (TRC0294), grades 5-8
World War I (TCR0598), grades 5-8
World War II (TCR0581), grades 5-8
Holocaust (TCR0210), grades 5-8
http://www.teachercreated.com/

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Primary Sources Kit (Teacher Created Materials)
Each kit includes 16 primary source documents, a CD with photographs, more primary sources, student activity sheets, and extension activities, and a Teacher's Guide with lesson plans, background information, and student activities.
Ancient Egypt (TCL3922)
Ancient Greece (TCL3927)
Ancient Rome (TCL3924)
Medieval Times (TCL3930)
California (TCL3939)
Texas (TCL8123)
New York (TCL8124)
Native Americans (TCL3926)
Colonial America (TCL3929)
American Revolution (TCL3923)
Constitution/NewGovernment (TCL3925)
Civil War (TCL3920)
Westward Expansion (TCL3931)
World War I (TCL3936)
The Great Depression (TCL3935)
World War II (TCL3921)
Immigration (TCL3928)
Cold War (TCL8137)
Vietnam Conflict (TCL8125)
http://www.teachercreated.com/

Reader's Theater (Teacher Created Materials)
Each of the15 scripts in each book is accompanied by background information, extension activities (including literature connections), and discussion questions. Allows performers to "live" the dramas and issues of the time.
Ancient History (TCR3999), grades 5+
US History (TCR3997), grades 5+
World History (TCR3998), grades 5+
http://www.teachercreated.com/

Brain POP
Brain Pop has animated movies that coordinate with school subjects K-8. Click on your state/subject/grade, select the standard and choose the animated movie clip to view that coordinates with that standard. Use Brain Pop to review individual California grade level standards, introduce a lesson, or make your child's learning more engaging and fun.
http://www.brainpop.com

Discovery Education streaming
Educational videos linked to the California standards. Special charter school pricing. Pro-rated pricing. Contract your ES.
http://www.discovery.com