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The choices your student makes today will set the direction for his life.

Charlotte Mason wrote two books directly to young adults: Self-Knowledge and Self-Direction. (Both are combined within the volume Ourselves for parents.) She had a strong desire to help teens understand all of the beautiful and noble possibilities that exist within them, as well as the dangers that assault their souls and try to hinder them from making the most of themselves.

In Self-Direction (the sequel to Self-Knowledge) your student will get to know the ruling powers of Mansoul—the kingdom within him. He will discover how to make good decisions that will profit his kingdom and bring honour to his King. He will also become familiar with the lead counselor in his kingdom (Conscience) and learn whether he can trust that counselor’s advice. Self-Direction is all about helping your student learn how to govern the kingdom of Mansoul well and become the best version of himself that he can possibly be.

This Youth Edition of Ourselves, Book 2, provides

  • short readings to give your student great ideas in small, powerful doses;
  • narration and discussion prompts that encourage heart-to-heart conversations and life application;
  • a friendly introduction to Charlotte Mason and her writing style in the book;
    side notes that define unknown terms and clarify unfamiliar references to help your student feel confident with the text;
  • exam questions that cover key concepts and encourage accountability and retention;
  • two reading schedules to choose from: a two-year recommended plan or a one-year condensed plan. We recommend parents read and discuss Self-Direction with their students in grades 9 and 10.

Designed as a complete package, Self-Direction makes Ourselves, Book 2, friendly and convenient for students and parents alike.

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]]> https://classic.powertactics.com/product/self-direction/feed/ 0 The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes (Paperback) https://classic.powertactics.com/product/the-myth-made-fact-reading-greek-and-roman-mythology-through-christian-eyes-paperback/ https://classic.powertactics.com/product/the-myth-made-fact-reading-greek-and-roman-mythology-through-christian-eyes-paperback/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:23:02 +0000 https://classic.powertactics.com/?post_type=product&p=49003 Join renowned author Dr. Louis Markos on an unparalleled adventure for the modern Christian! In the spirit of C. S. Lewis, whose own acceptance of Christ hinged on his understanding that Christ is the myth become fact, The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes mines wisdom of eternal value from the [...]

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Discover Christ through Ancient Myths!

Join renowned author Dr. Louis Markos on an unparalleled adventure for the modern Christian! In the spirit of C. S. Lewis, whose own acceptance of Christ hinged on his understanding that Christ is the myth become fact, The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes mines wisdom of eternal value from the great storehouses of Greek and Roman mythology and traces the links that bind those myths to the Bible and the Christian life.

The Myth Made Fact takes its readers on an exploration of Greco-Roman characters, art, and stories—one that spans 50 myths and sheds new light on the legends of Hercules, Orpheus, Jason, Phaedra, Oedipus, and many more! The journey through myth unfolds through six unique parts, each pointing beyond the lustful and wrathful Olympian gods to the One Holy Creator who stands, like Aslan, at the back of all our stories.

Part I: Journeys and Origins
Part II: Platonic Myths
Part III: The Four Great Heroes
Part IV: The Tragic House of Thebes
Part V: The Tragic House of Atreus 
Part VI: Love Lost and Found

The Myth Made Fact offers distinct insight into how the common people of pagan Greece and Rome received their myths and used them as guides to virtuous living. By doing so, Dr. Markos helps his readers receive myth in the right spirit: not as historical tales that contradict the Bible, but as testimonies to the yearnings of people who lacked clear revelation but nevertheless hungered and thirsted for Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

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Elements of Faith is a devotional-style guide to the Periodic Table. Designed as a 36-week pre-chemistry course for junior high students, Elements of Faith brings the Periodic Table to life and shows how each element relates to God’s creation.

Each chapter focuses on one element. Students will learn the etymology of the word (Greek, Hebrew, or Latin), an analysis of the element, and other interesting facts. A biblical worldview of each element is presented to include a relating Bible verse, a God-centered application, and a prayer. Complete with lesson plans, labs, quizzes, and tests, you’ll find everything you need in this one amazing resource!

Full color pages and pictures help make this curriculum fun for students. Even students who do not usually love science courses love Elements of Faith.

Elements of Faith can also be used as a supplement to high school chemistry.

This text is written by Richard D. Duncan, a professional engineer with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

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Character is Destiny, a sort of self-help guide for the soul, shows how we can lead richer lives simply by being better people. Russell W. Gough, a nationally prominent writer and speaker, describes the steps to personal growth–from examining our lives to taking responsibility for our actions, from discarding selfishness to embracing the greater good, from becoming a better role model for our loved ones to finding the courage to do the right thing naturally and consistently. By cultivating the habits of virtue, we will strengthen not only ourselves but, more important, our families and our world. This book shows how to overcome the most formidable obstacle to an ethical life: ourselves.

Each and every day we are faced with scores of choices that, in subtle yet discernible ways, can either enrich or impoverish our personal character. The choices we make, and the manner in which we make them, illuminate the paths our lives will take. Character is Destiny can be our compass.

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Discover Christ through Ancient Myths!

Join renowned author Dr. Louis Markos on an unparalleled adventure for the modern Christian! In the spirit of C. S. Lewis, whose own acceptance of Christ hinged on his understanding that Christ is the myth become fact, The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes mines wisdom of eternal value from the great storehouses of Greek and Roman mythology and traces the links that bind those myths to the Bible and the Christian life.

The Myth Made Fact takes its readers on an exploration of Greco-Roman characters, art, and stories—one that spans 50 myths and sheds new light on the legends of Hercules, Orpheus, Jason, Phaedra, Oedipus, and many more! The journey through myth unfolds through six unique parts, each pointing beyond the lustful and wrathful Olympian gods to the One Holy Creator who stands, like Aslan, at the back of all our stories.

Part I: Journeys and Origins
Part II: Platonic Myths
Part III: The Four Great Heroes
Part IV: The Tragic House of Thebes
Part V: The Tragic House of Atreus 
Part VI: Love Lost and Found

The Myth Made Fact offers distinct insight into how the common people of pagan Greece and Rome received their myths and used them as guides to virtuous living. By doing so, Dr. Markos helps his readers receive myth in the right spirit: not as historical tales that contradict the Bible, but as testimonies to the yearnings of people who lacked clear revelation but nevertheless hungered and thirsted for Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

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Talking with Your Kids about Jesus will give you the confidence you need to have the conversations that matter most in today’s skeptical world. In a friendly, parent-to-parent voice, Natasha Crain will walk you through essential topics on Jesus’s identity, teachings, death, and resurrection. Each chapter clearly explains what skeptics are saying and provides a concise, easy-to-understand response you can discuss with your child–one that can be tailored for any age.

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In a friendly, parent-to-parent voice, Natasha Crain brings clarity to this question by walking you through thirty essential conversations about God that parents and kids must have today, including discussions about:

· the existence of God
· science and God
· the nature of God
· believing in God
· the difference God makes

Organized so that each chapter builds upon the last, this book provides a cumulative learning experience appropriate for home, church classes, youth groups, small groups, and homeschools. Every chapter has a conversation guide, and content is adaptable for use with kids from elementary age through high school.

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Omnibus I Primary focuses on great works of the ancient world from the Beginning and culminating in the first century. Students read and learn to appreciate the Great Books in light of the truth of Scripture. The Omnibus courses are the best way we know to engage with the great works of Western Civilization and learn to think biblically about everything.

Books Covered

The Odyssey of Homer
The Aeneid
Julius Caesar (Oxford University Press)
The Early History of Rome
The Last Days of Socrates
The Twelve Caesars
The Landmark Herodotus
Plutarch’s Lives – Volume 1
The Orensteian Trilogy
Gilgamesh

OMNIBUS IS A GREAT BOOKS CURRICULUM THAT TEACHES STUDENTS THE LESSONS FROM THE PAST IN ORDER TO LIVE IN THE PRESENT.

Teaching children to think biblically about everything is one of the hardest jobs parents and teachers have. Learning from the past to live in the present might be second hardest. By tapping some of the greatest thinkers alive, Veritas produced the Omnibus, a Great Books curriculum for grades 7-12 that grounds students in their faith. Omnibus is a Latin term meaning “all-encompassing.” Each year of the Omnibus curriculum combines history, theology, and literature to help students grow in their appreciation of the unity of all knowledge.

The Omnibus includes six years with two simultaneous courses per year. The Primary books course focuses closely on primary-source historical works and events from the time period covered. The Secondary course offers balance and a lighter workload, with a greater focus on literature and theology. Taken together, students will earn three credits: one each in history, theology, and literature. For example: As part of Omnibus I Primary, students delve into the works of Plato, dealing with the Socratic Method. In Omnibus I Secondary, some reading includes modern works by Peter Kreeft, presenting fictional conversations between Socrates, abortionists, and university professors. This integrated, classical approach equips students with both an in-depth knowledge of history and the Great Books, while training them in the skills needed to process and articulate the meaning of this knowledge through the prism of a Christian worldview. Students completing all six years of Omnibus Primary and Secondary courses will have the added benefit of the in-depth study of all 66 books of the Bible.

When first learning about the Omnibus some are concerned with difficulty and enjoyability. We take particular care to fit the stage of the learner. The readings for the Omnibus can seem overwhelming. Students should be encouraged to learn to skim some sections—Herodotus’s Histories is an example—and to enjoy the richness of others—Homer’s Odyssey, for example. Class types and exercises are varied enough to capture all imaginations.

Omnibus covers three historical time periods, cycling through them twice, as follows:

Year

Time Period
Omnibus I Ancient
Omnibus II Medieval
Omnibus III Modern
Omnibus IV Ancient
Omnibus V Medieval
Omnibus VI Modern

Click HERE to see how credits are best recorded on transcripts.

Many ask, “Can we do only a year or a few years, or only primary, or only secondary courses?” Our answer is the same: Any study of the Great Books to learn to think biblically about everything will be of great value.

Whether you plan to do all twelve classes over six years or only one, students will benefit for the rest of their lives by joining the “Great Conversation.” Learning can happen in all three formats: You Teach, Self-Paced, and Live Online.

OMNIBUS EXPLAINED

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“Lists of wonderful books and homeschooling curriculum for multiple levels are paired with discussion prompts designed to draw character lessons out of the stories. Each title has been picked for its literary value as well as the character traits exhibited by the heroes and heroines.

Additionally, lesson plans make it easy to incorporate these homeschooling books into your family reading time, while spurring discussions that will jump off the pages and impact real life. Bible verses are provided along with memorization cards to make it easy to incorporate these essential truths into your child’s daily habits. Use this guide as a reference for trips to the library, to help add depth to family read-aloud time, as a character development curriculum, and more. This homeschooling teacher guide is not designed to be used in any standard amount of time, feel free to use at your own pace.”

Scope & Sequence

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“Including notes for favorite read-alouds, new titles, and classics, the included guide will take the guesswork out of choosing the best books to foster a life-long love of reading.

This pack of intermediate readers draws out character lessons from each text and features authors such as Eleanor Estes, Sid Fleischman, Barbara Cooney, Carol Ryrie Brink, Marguerite de Angli, George MacDonald, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and many more!

Price of pack includes [Beautiful Feet’s] award-winning Teaching Character Through Literature – Teacher Guide! This course is not designed to be completed in any standard amount of time.”

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From Beautiful Feet Books: 

We know that reading aloud is important for nurturing academic skills, but even more essential, the stories we choose to tell our children will help shape their moral imaginations. Lists of wonderful books for multiple levels are paired with discussion prompts designed to draw character lessons out of the stories. Each title has been picked for its literary value as well as the character traits exhibited by the heroes and heroines.

Additionally, lesson plans make it easy to incorporate these books into your family reading time, while spurring discussions that will jump off the pages and impact real life. Bible verses are provided along with memorization cards to make it easy to incorporate these essential truths into your child’s daily habits.

Scope & Sequence

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