In our home education journey, exploring the humanities subjects, like history, geography and civilization, allows us to connect deeply with the stories and ideas that have shaped the human experience. Through these studies we seek to understand the struggles, and achievements of people across time and place. It helps us develop empathy and a sense of identity, as we reflect on both the past and the present. By engaging with timeless ideas and questions, our children learn not only about the world but also about themselves and their place in it.
At the Starter Insights level, the focus is on introducing key historical events, different traditions, and geographic awareness. This stage helps teens build a basic timeline of world history and understand how different civilizations developed. Through stories, maps, and simple projects, boys begin to grasp the diversity of human experience and the importance of place and time in shaping societies.
The World Affairs level deepens understanding by exploring global interactions; trade, conflict, migration, and diplomacy. Teens learn how historical patterns influence current events and how geography affects politics and economics. This level encourages wider thinking about global systems and helps boys connect historical knowledge to modern challenges like climate change, international relations, and social movements.
At the Modern Civics level, students explore the development of modern civilization, focusing on the last century’s major events; wars, revolutions, technological shifts, and civil rights movements. They also study civic structures, governance, and the responsibilities of citizenship. This advanced level prepares teens to engage thoughtfully with today’s world, understand democratic principles, and appreciate the complexity of modern society.
