Sword of Freedom
Your country calls and NOW is the time to learn about the Civil War and its impact on the course of our great nation.
Experience a "new birth of freedom" as we pit the North against the South in this semester-long simulation. Further develop your foundation of liberty and solidify your own beliefs and values.
All recruits will have the honor of reading inspiring books, writing developing opinions, and engaging in riveting simulations and thrilling reenactments.
Through class debate, group discussion, simulation debrief, and personal study and research, you will work to discover Truth, with scripture as your sturdy foundation.
Every recruit will have the opportunity to advance in rank to earn a Civil War replica sword.
We will end the semester with an all out battle! Will your side win? To arms! TO ARMS!
Time | Ages 13 - 16 | Class Blog |
Mentors Co-Mentor Julie Ward | Level Depth or Breadth? | Tuition $110 |
Prerequisites
Key of Liberty OR must be at least 13
*Read 1/2 of "Across Five Aprils" BEFORE the 1st week of class!*
Materials Required
None
Homework
Typically 5-10 homework hours per week. Write an opinion paper almost every week. Read approximately 100 pages per week. Along with the writing and reading, there will be one report, one class presentation, a few memorization projects, and a few films for the semester.
Notes
Books Students Provide
Title: Across Five Aprils
Required: Yes
Own or share with sibling? Can share
Notes: Must read 1/2 of this book BEFORE the 1st day of class. Available here from Amazon
Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Required: Yes
Own or share with sibling? Can share
Notes: Available here from Amazon
Title: Abraham Lincoln by Wilber Fisk Gordy
Required: Yes
Own or share with sibling? Can share
Notes: Available here from Amazon There is another version available at The Good & The Beautiful, including shipping it's about $12 here.