History · 9–12 · sweet spot 10
Notgrass Exploring World History
Published by Notgrass Company
How it teaches
Notgrass combines classical narrative history with activity-based learning, emphasizing primary sources, geography, and critical thinking. The approach is less textbook-heavy than traditional curricula while maintaining rigor and scope, appealing to students who thrive on engaging stories and visual learning.
On religious content: Christian worldview integrated throughout; biblical references and Christian historical figures included naturally without heavy preaching
Who it's for
High school students (especially grades 9–11) who benefit from a chronological, story-driven approach to world history with light Christian perspective. Works well for families seeking classical preparation without intensive daily teacher prep.
Who it's not for
Families wanting a heavily secular or secular-only curriculum, or those needing intense discussion-based Socratic seminars. Not ideal for students who prefer very concise, heavily scaffolded text or highly visual/animated online lessons.
Key features
- Engaging narrative-driven world history from ancient times to present
- Student workbook with note-taking, mapping, and discussion prompts
- Primary source documents and photographs throughout
- Geography emphasis with custom maps
- Christian perspective woven throughout without being preachy
- Flexible pacing allows 1-2 year completion
At a glance
Format
textbook, workbook, teacher manual, maps, reading
Delivery
parent led
Approach
spiral
Cadence
5× per week · 45 min/session
Screen time
light
Materials
consumable
Parent prep
Parent involvement
Estimated cost
Approximate MSRP. Confirm current pricing on the publisher's page before purchasing.
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