Books with author Angela O'Dell

A Skills-Based Elementary MATH Curriculum Recommended for: Grade 1. Suitable for ages 5 to 7. Have you ever noticed that we tend to compartmentalize when teaching our children? In real life, there aren’t artificial barriers between “subjects”. For example, when you are cooking or baking, you have to use the skills of reading, logical thinking, and measuring, just to name a few. In driving a car, you see and read road signs, read maps, and count miles. It has become quite clear that there is an abundance of math curriculums available that are nothing but monotonous drill sheets dressed up in pretty colors. Pretty colors do not make a living book. Content, story, and the ability to show math in real life make a living math book. Math Level 1: Teaches math lessons through the creative means of a life story Provides a link for the downloadable answer key Has a scope and sequence that contains learning numbers 0 to 100, circles and patterns, counting and addition, days of the week, and telling time. This book was written to be used by you and your young student together. It is the story of a twin brother and sister, Charlie and Charlotte, who are visiting their grandparents’ farm. They soon learn that the farm is full of learning opportunities! As you read their story, your students will be drawn into the adventure along with the twins. They will learn about numbers, shapes, place value, adding, and subtracting. They will also learn about gardening, baby animals on the farm, nature, and the love of family. They will hear exciting stories from Grandpa and Grandma, and they will be invited to join the twins on their living math adventures. We hope you have a grand time on this adventure!

A colorful Charlotte Mason-inspired journey through American history! History comes alive in the stories and adventures of explorers and pioneers who saw in America the chance to live a dream - to freely worship God, to have the chance to own land, and the search for wealth and opportunities. It is also the story of cultures that at times cooperated or clashed, as well as distant rulers and countries who saw a chance to expand their power through conflict or treaty. Volume One in this series for your elementary students includes: Beautiful historic illustrations, photographs, maps, and cultural connections Examples of history you can still see today all across this great land Important narratives of the people and places that stand for some of the most pivotal moments in America’s development This vivid collection of history is as varied and vast as the lands that stretch from the original thirteen colonies to the gold fields of California. Discover the people who braved and tamed a wilderness to form communities and eventually states that dot the landscape of this great land we know today.

Teacher Guide for the 36-week, 6th grade math course! The vital resource for grading all assignments from the Math Level 6 course, which includes: All the quizzes for the course, as well as quiz answers and worksheet solutions. Cumulative reviews, final exam, and optional end of year student presentation. OVERVIEW: This course was designed to present math concepts in the context of real life so students learn to apply the rules and techniques to solving everyday problems. It will help students review and master important skills as they prepare to move into more advanced coursework. A special note about quizzes and tests included in this book: If a teacher has used the previous books in this series, he or she will be aware that they contain very few quizzes or tests. This is because they are written in such a way that students consistently demonstrate what they know. Level 6 is also written in this way, BUT because quiz and test taking is a skill that students need in life, they have been added at the end of each lesson. If you, as the teacher, do not want your student to take every single lesson quiz, simply use the lesson practice and review, which is directly before most of the quizzes. You decide what your student needs and adjust this course to fit them. FEATURES: The calendar provides daily sessions with clear objectives for the worksheets and quizzes.

The vital resource that provides all assignments for the America's Story Volume 2 course, which includes: Materials list for each chapter, oral narration questions and answers, directed journaling, artwork sketching and study sections, Map Adventures, optional Digging Deeper sections, and more. Book of Kindness, review sections, special project ideas, and answer keys. OVERVIEW: The America's Story Series is written with narration as a key element of this course. Please take the time to employ oral narration whenever suggested. Included in each chapter of this Teacher Guide is a written narration prompt for the older child. Students will learn about events leading up to the Civil War all the way to the Industrial Revolution. The course includes 28 chapters and built-in reviews, making it easy to finish in one school year. The activity pages are an assortment of map adventures, areas to write/journal, Scriptures and famous sayings for copy work, hands-on projects, and pictures to draw and color. There is also a timeline project, including simple instructions for completion. FEATURES: The calendar provides 5 daily lessons with clear objectives and activities.

This thrilling history book teaches students about the growth of our world, from the first explorers to today's modernized world. Set sail with Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and others as you follow this story-based approach on your journey to modern times, visiting the sites of major wars and revolutions, and tracing the rise and fall of various nations. Volume 3 in this series for junior high students includes: A conversational narrative that brings the modern age to life Gorgeous photographs, artwork, and maps that help students visualize people, places, and events Educational features that dig deeper into combating post-modern thinking with biblical authority In exploring this course, students will see how God used people to expand and advance our world. They will learn about the discovery of new lands, the development of new technology, and the constant cultural struggle among people of all ethnicities. They'll also study how modernization has radically changed politics, economies, cultures, societies, and worldviews all around the globe!

Since 1900, America has experienced a lot of changes - some good, some bad - and they all come to life in this engaging trip through history. The stories of exciting inventions and discoveries occur side-by-side with two world wars, the Great Depression, the turmoil of the 1960s, 9/11, and more. These events have shaped the nation we know today politically, economically, and culturally. Volume Three in this series for your elementary students includes: Stunning photographs, maps, and illustrations to engage students’ attention Cultural connections that help students see their own connection with history Important narratives that develop students’ understanding of historical events Learn about the innovative mass production of Model T automobiles, the most famous shipwreck in modern history, war heroes who protected America and the world, the brave fight for freedom in the Civil Rights Movement, political contests, cultural trends, the advances of technology, and many other fascinating historical points!

This engaging textbook teaches students about the Middle Ages, from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. Follow this story-based approach to world history as you meet numerous historical figures (including St. Patrick, Genghis Khan, Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, and Martin Luther), visit medieval sites around the world, and trace the rise and fall of numerous empires and kingdoms. Volume 2 in this series for your junior high students includes: A conversational narrative that brings medieval history to life Gorgeous photographs, artwork, and maps that help students visualize people, places, and events Educational features that dig deeper into the history of the Christian Church Throughout the course, students will see God's guiding hand through history. They will study the major events of the Middle Ages and delve into how society and culture developed and changed. Students will also study medieval civilizations spanning the whole globe, including the Byzantines, Anglo-Saxons, Muslims, Chinese, Japanese, Mongols, Mughals, Vikings, Normans, Russians, Songhai, and Aztecs!

America had formed its fledgling nation, but all was not well within the Union. Slavery continued to cause disputes among the states until there was a civil war. Conflicts emerged as settlements kept expanding to the West, encroaching on Native American lands. And the Industrial Revolution was changing the way Americans lived and worked in the growing nation. In the lives of soldiers and sailors, outlaws and lawmen, pastors and pioneers, as well as Native Americans struggling to continue their traditional way of life, we see the history and controversies of the resilient nation unfold before us. Volume Two in this series for your elementary students includes: Interesting photographs, maps, and illustrations to help students visualize and relate to historical events Cultural connections between the events of the past and the modern world we see today Important features and narratives that add to the student's understanding of history from different perspectives Join us as we explore "one nation under God" as America stretches across the continent and tests the limits of the Constitution that binds it together. Discover why this nation then and now draws those seeking freedom to its shores from around the world as each person helps build the nation toward a prosperous future and contributes their story to American history.

The vital resource that provides all assignments for the The World's Story Volume 2 course, which includes: Materials lists for each chapter, oral and written narration prompts, critical thinking questions, copywork, sketching, map activities, timeline exercises, Dig Deeper research prompts, and other fun projects Review sections, craft suggestions, special project ideas, art and architecture studies, and answer keys OVERVIEW: Students will learn all about medieval history and civilizations. The course includes 28 chapters and 4 built-in reviews, making it easy to finish in one school year. The activity pages include a variety of fun, engaging assignments. Both oral and written narration are key elements of the course, as well. Students are also encouraged to participate regularly in fun research assignments, further reading, crafts, and more. FEATURES: The calendar provides daily lessons with clear objectives and activities.

The vital resource that provides all assignments for The World's Story Volume 3 course, which includes: Materials lists for each chapter, oral and written narration prompts, critical thinking questions, copywork, sketching, map activities, timeline exercises, Dig Deeper research prompts, and other fun projects Review sections, craft suggestions, special project ideas, studies of abandoned places, worldview check-ups, and answer keys OVERVIEW: Students will learn all about modern history and civilizations. The course includes 28 chapters and 4 built-in reviews, making it easy to finish in one school year. The activity pages include a variety of fun, engaging assignments. Both oral and written narration are key elements of the course, as well. Students are also encouraged to participate regularly in fun research assignments, further reading, crafts, and more. FEATURES: The calendar provides daily lessons with clear objectives and activities.

Teacher Guide for the 36-week, 3rd-6th grade history course! The vital resource that provides all assignments for the America’s Story Volume 1 course, which includes: Materials list for each chapter, oral narration questions and answers, directed journaling, artwork sketching and study sections, Map Adventures, optional Digging Deeper sections, and more. Book of Prayers, review sections, special project ideas, and answer keys. OVERVIEW: America’s Story Vol. 1 is written with narration as a key element of this course. Please take the time to employ oral narration whenever suggested. Included in each chapter of this Teacher Guide is a written narration prompt for the older child. Students will learn about the ancient Americas to the great Gold Rush, the infancy of our country through the founding of our great nation, catching glimpses of the leaders who would become known as the Founding Fathers. The course includes 28 chapters and five built-in reviews, making it easy to finish in one school year. The activity pages are an assortment of map adventures, areas to write/journal, Scriptures and famous sayings for copy work, hands-on projects, and pictures to draw and color. There is also a timeline project, including the simple instructions for completion. FEATURES: The calendar provides 5 daily lessons with clear objectives and activities.

Teacher Guide for the 36-week, 3rd-6th grade history course! The vital resource that provides all assignments for the America’s Story Volume 3 course, which includes: Materials list for each chapter, oral narration questions and answers, directed journaling, sketching and study sections, Map Adventures, optional Digging Deeper sections, and more. Book of Service, review sections, special project ideas, and answer keys. Overview: The America’s Story Series is written with narration as a key element of this course. Please take time to employ oral narration whenever suggested. Included in each chapter of this Teacher Guide is a written narration prompt for the older child. Students will learn about events at the turn of the 20th century through the early 2000s. The course includes 28 chapters and built-in reviews, making it easy to finish in one school year. The activity pages are an assortment of map adventures, areas to write/journal, Scriptures and famous sayings for copy work, hands-on projects, and pictures to draw and color. There is also a timeline project, including simple instructions for completion. Features: The calendar provides 5 daily lessons with clear objectives and activities.