Description: "When God created the land we call America, He sculpted and painted a masterpiece." Charlene Notgrass

 The goal of this class is to bring American History to life for the students.

The following modules will be taught in a 2-year cycle:

2026-2027:

• Ancient Americans to the Civil War

2027-2028:

• Late 1800s to Present

Tutor: Ann Pearson was born and raised in Spring Park on Lake Minnetonka.  She is a true "lake girl". She has taught at the elementary level, primarily in private schools, for 14 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom once her oldest child was born. This has always been her dream job! She holds an M.A. in Education from the University of Minnesota. Her family consists of husband Carl and their three children: Abby (15), Nolan (14), and Evan (12). They have been homeschooling for five years now and are grateful the Lord changed their educational path. In her free time, she enjoys boating, swimming, reading, writing, nature walks, and spending time with her family.

Cost: $160, $170 or $180 per semester (depending on registration date)
Level: Grades 5-6
Prerequisite: none
Homework: Weekly assignments and periodic projects. Please make sure all supplies are brought to class weekly.
Supplies: A three-ring binder, pens, pencils, colored pencils

Text (for 2026-27): (to be purchased by parents)  America the Beautiful: Part 2 (2nd edition)  ISBN #9781609991418

Text (for 2027-28): (to be purchased by parents)  America the Beautiful: Part 2 (2nd edition) ISBN #9781609991425