Lansing Area Homeschool Academy History Courses

American History 1 - 2 Course Description

This is the first year of a two year course on American History. Part I will cover life in America from before the European explorers to the late 1800s.  We will begin the year with lessons and activities on early Native American life,  the first U.S. settlements, and life during Colonial times.  We will continue to move forward in history as we study the Revolutionary War and the beginnings of our country.  Finally, the year will end with lessons on the Civil War and the struggle to put our nation back together during Reconstruction. 

Michigan History 3 - 4 Course Description

This class will cover life in Michigan from before the European explorers through modern times.  We will study Native American tribes of Michigan, explorers who came to Michigan, becoming a state, our involvement in the Civil War, mining and logging, products made in Michigan as well as produce grown in our state.  Lessons will also explore the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal, the building of Mackinac Bridge, and immigrant populations in Michigan. At the end of the year, students will complete a display and give a presentation on a famous person from Michigan. 

Medieval History 5 - 6 Course Description

In 5 - 6 history, we study the Early Church and the Middle Ages in Mystery of History Volume 2. The year will have two distinct divisions. The first semester, the big picture focus will be on the early church and discovering how the Bible has come to us in its current form. We will start right off with the “first importance” - the historical certainty of Christ’s death and resurrection. We will see how God preserved His word and spread it during the height and decline of the Roman Empire. The second semester will be spent exploring the oft-romanticized world of the Middle Ages, including feudalism, military tactics, technology, and chivalry. The chivalry of knights will teach us about character. 

Modern History 7 - 8 Course Description

This class explores the 1700s to present day - a time period that provides a great opportunity to examine the consequences of diverse world views and governmental systems, many of which are still in conflict today. As the class closes in on the present, local speakers are invited to come and speak about their place in history. As much of this time period is still under contention and debate, this class also offers instruction in formal logic. By studying logic, students will be able to think critically about recent history and current events, as well as the turbulent times we are experiencing right now. God's sovereignty and faithfulness are reinforced throughout the year as students look at great men and women of faith and see how God intervened to shape history. Lessons include reading, discussion, hands-on activities, weekly assignments, projects, and testing.