California Out of the Box: An Interdisciplinary History Curriculum, Revised Edition [Student Book] Paperback – June 14, 2024

California Out of the Box uses story as a basis for an interdisciplinary exploration of Golden State history, life and earth science, geography, social studies, the arts, and more! To use this homeschool literature-approach curriculum, families will need to purchase or obtain both the Core Pack and the Digging Deeper Pack.The Core Pack includes:Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellEsperanza Rising by Pam Munoz RyanValley of the Moon: The Diary of Maria Rosalia de Milagros by Sherry GarlandThe Earth Dragon Awakes by Laurence YepBy the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid FleischmanNatural California edited by Christine Echeverri (or the Audubon Field Guide to California)California Collage: A California Out of the Box Reader edited by Christine EcheverriThe Digging Deeper Pack includes:Trapped in Tar: Fossils from the Ice Age by Caroline ArnoldLife of the California Coast Nations by Molly AlioanFunny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan TonatiuhCoolies by YinMy Visit to Mono Lake by Monica JonesCalifornia's Complex Water System by Pamela BrunskillThis Student Book contains day-by-day student directions, written comprehension questions, projects, maps, and Student Sheets; it is designed to be paired with the Teacher's Book. (The Teacher's Book features a teacher’s guide with teacher's notes and comprehension questions and answers). California Out of the Box is geared for students in grades 3-6, but suggestions are included for families with younger siblings. More information on literature boxes and how to obtain the required resources can be found at carriershellcurriculum.com. Read more