Welcome to BP Online!
BP offers live, self-paced and hybrid courses via Zoom video in both history and literature. Watch either or both of our intro videos to learn more, then use the menu to scroll down to the type of course you’re looking for.
Our current session began on August 26, 2024 and runs 34 weeks plus holidays.
Live History Options:
Elementary History (Grades 3 - 6)
WHEN:
Ancients: Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Medieval: Wednesdays 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Eastern
Early Modern: Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
Modern: Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:45 PM Eastern CLOSED
HOW MUCH:
60 minute in person option for elementary, grades 3–6
For grades 3–6, based on BiblioPlan’s own Remember the Days series! This weekly, non-graded, 60-minute class will let students interact with peers, review assigned readings, answer questions, and study maps together! Instead of just reciting facts, students will watch fun and educational videos, enjoy hands-on activities, and learn extra material not in the textbooks!
The Medieval, Early Modern and Modern classes may be combined with the Middle School class depending upon numbers. If any of them are, the content will be adapted and age appropriate for all the grades.
Features:
- Weekly, 60-minute sessions
- A fun review of the readings featuring short videos, slides, games, discussions, and interactive question times.
- Hands on Maps review
- Cool History for Middles review (students will complete front section only)
- Geography activities
- Class size limited to 20 students/families
Tools for the Journey!
- Zoom access with annotated tools (Some Chromebooks do not allow students to use these tools)
- BiblioPlan required books (30% off discount code sent AFTER you have paid for the class): Family Guide, Remember the Days, Cool History for Middles, Hands on Maps for Middles
- Painless Learning Maps (dependent upon time period), click here for samples
Note: Students will be expected to complete reading, Cool History and Hands-On Map work before each session.
Availability: Students who miss a class will be able to watch the recorded session and interact with their teacher via Google Classroom.
Google Classroom: Our teachers use the Google Classroom app to give students access to zoom links, class recordings, assignments and other important information.
Middle School History (Grades 6 - 8)
WHEN:
Ancients: Wednesdays 9:45 – 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Medieval: Wednesdays 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern
Early Modern: Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern
Modern: Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:45 PM Eastern CLOSED
HOW MUCH:
$275 per single student or $350 per family
75-minute live option for middle school, grades 6–8
For grades 6–8, based on BiblioPlan’s own Remember the Days series! This weekly, non-graded, 75-minute class will let students interact with others, memorize the locations of countries, answer engaging discussion questions, watch videos, review their weekly lessons, enjoy hands-on activities and learn extra material not in the textbooks.
The Medieval, Early and Modern classes may be combined with the Middle School class depending upon numbers. If any of them are, the content will be adapted and age appropriate for all the grades.
Features:
- Weekly, 75-minute sessions
- A fun review of the lesson featuring short videos, slides, games, in-depth discussion and interactive question times.
- Hands on Maps review
- Cool History for Middles review (students will complete front and back)
- Continents or States Memorization
- Class size will be limited to 20 students/families
Tools for the Journey!
- Zoom access with annotated tools (Some Chromebooks do not allow students to use these tools)
- BiblioPlan required books (30% off discount code sent AFTER you have paid for the class): Family Guide, Remember the Days, Cool History for Middles, Hands on Maps for Middles
- Painless Learning Maps (dependent upon time period), click here for samples
Note: Students will be expected to complete reading, Cool History and Hands-On Map work before each session.
Availability: Students who miss a class will be able to watch the recorded session and interact with their teacher via Google Classroom.
Google Classroom: Our teachers use the Google Classroom app to give students access to zoom links, class recordings, assignments and other important information.
High School History (Grades 8 - 12)
WHEN:
Ancients: Thursdays 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time
Medieval: Thursdays 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern
Early Modern: Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern
Modern: Tuesdays 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM Eastern
HOW MUCH:
$350 per single student, $300 each for multiple students from the same family
90 minute live option for high schoolers, grades 8 - 12
For grades 8–12, based on BiblioPlan’s own Consider the Years/Companion textbooks! In this weekly, graded, 90-minute class, students will enjoy learning with other students, reviewing their assigned readings, answering questions, memorizing countries and states, discussing, debating, and engaging with teachers!
Features:
- Weekly, 90-minute sessions
- An engaging review of the lesson featuring short videos, slides, discussion, group activities and interactive question times.
- Hands on Maps review
- Cool History for Upper Middles review
- Two history-related reports
- Access to on-line study guides and tests
- Class sizes will be limited to 20 students.
Tools for the Journey!
- Zoom access with annotated tools (Some Chromebooks do not allow students to use these tools)
- BiblioPlan required books
(30% off discount code sent AFTER you have paid for the class): Family Guide, Consider the Years or Companion, Hands on Maps for Advanced, Cool History for Upper Middles - Painless Learning Maps (dependent upon time period), click here for samples
Note: Students will be expected to complete reading, Cool History and Hands-On Map work before each session.
Grades: This is a high school credit class. Students will be graded on class participation, homework completion, tests, research paper and other writing assignments. They will receive a mid-term grade after the 3rd unit and a final grade at the end of the year.
Honors Credit: Students will have the option of doing extra work in order to receive honors credit for the class. Details will be given at Orientation.
Availability: Students who miss a class will be able to watch the recorded session and interact with their teacher via Google Classroom. They will also have access to all study guides and tests, and will receive grades and feedback on their tests.
Google Classroom: Our teachers use the Google Classroom app to give students access to zoom links, class recordings, assignments and other important information.
Live Literature Options:
High School Literature (Grades 8 - 12)
WHEN:
Medieval: Mondays 2:00 – 2:50 PM Eastern
Early Modern: CLOSED
Modern: Mondays 11:00 – 11:50 AM Eastern
HOW MUCH:
$350 per single student or $300 per sibling
Fifty-minute live option for high schoolers, grades 8 - 12
Features:
- Book club-style class with a writing component
- One 50-minute session per week
- Class sizes limited to 20 students
Tools for the Journey:
- Students will need Zoom access with annotated tools. Chromebooks do not allow students to use these tools, so traditional PCs and Macs are a must.
- To make sure the chapters and page numbers line up, students will need the version of the literature book recommended by the teacher. We will provide links to the required version.
Ancients:Closed
Medieval:
- “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” by Mark Twain
- The Confessions of St. Augustine by Augustine of Hippo
- Portions of Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
- Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
- The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
- The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
- Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
- “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare
Early Modern: Closed
Modern:
- Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
- The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
- The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
- The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
- Brave New World by Aldous Husley
- Night by Elie Wiesel
- The Chosen by Chaim Potok
- Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Expectations: Students must read assigned books, participate in class discussions and complete writing assignments. They should expect to commit roughly 45 minutes per day to this class.
Grades: This is a high school credit class. Graded assignments will include short papers, quizzes, comprehension games, participation in discussions, and one research paper. They will receive a mid-term grade and a final grade at the end of the year.
Honors Credit: Those who wish to count our literature classes as honors courses will be given additional writing assignments.
Availability: Students who miss a class will be able to watch the recorded session and interact with their teacher via Google Classroom.
Google Classroom: Our teachers use the Google Classroom app to give students access to zoom links, class recordings, assignments and other important information.
Course
Schedules
by Day of the Week
and Time of Day
For high school students who can’t attend our sessions live, but still want all the benefits of a teacher-taught class. Hybrid students stay on track with the class by watching recorded sessions and interacting with the teacher via Google classroom. Registration times are the same as for our live courses above.
Hybrid History Options:
High School History (Grades 8 - 12)
WHEN:
Ancients: Thursdays 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time
Medieval: Thursdays 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern
Early Modern: Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern
Modern: Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PM Eastern
HOW MUCH:
$300 per single student, $250 per additional student
Hybrid High School option for grades 8 - 12
- Access to the weekly, 90-minute live sessions.
- An engaging review of the lesson featuring short videos, slides, discussion, group activities and interactive question times.
- Hands on Maps review
- Cool History for Upper Middles review.
- Students will complete two history-related reports
- Access to study guides and on-line tests
- BiblioPlan required books (30% off discount code sent AFTER you have paid for the class): Family Guide, Consider the Years or Companion, Hands on Maps for Advanced, Cool History for Upper Middles
- Painless Learning Maps (dependent upon time period), click here for samples
Self-Paced Options
Choose an option to see sample videos
Year One, Ancients
Students will have 18 months from the date
of purchase to complete the course.
SAMPLE VIDEO
Pre-recorded sessions
- Based on BiblioPlan’s Remember the Days series, with added material from Consider the Years/Companion plus bonus material not found in either series.
- Offered mainly for grades 3–8, along with high schoolers who need the lighter workload of Remember the Days.
- Lessons pre-recorded by Ben and Julia Nalle.
- 34 sessions per year, each 45-60 minutes in length.
- Each session includes the lesson for the week, short videos, homework review, fun activities and more!
Year Two, Medieval
Students will have 18 months from the date
of purchase to complete the course.
SAMPLE VIDEO
Pre-recorded sessions
- Based on BiblioPlan’s Remember the Days series, with added material from Consider the Years/Companion plus bonus material not found in either series.
- Offered mainly for grades 3–8, along with high schoolers who need the lighter workload of Remember the Days.
- Lessons pre-recorded by Ben and Julia Nalle.
- 34 sessions per year, each 45-60 minutes in length.
- Each session includes the lesson for the week, short videos, homework review, fun activities and more!
Year Three, Early Modern
Students will have 18 months from the date
of purchase to complete the course.
SAMPLE VIDEO
Pre-recorded sessions
- Based on BiblioPlan’s Remember the Days series, with added material from Consider the Years/Companion plus bonus material not found in either series.
- Offered mainly for grades 3–8, along with high schoolers who need the lighter workload of Remember the Days.
- Lessons pre-recorded by Ben and Julia Nalle.
- 34 sessions per year, each 45-60 minutes in length.
- Each session includes the lesson for the week, short videos, homework review, fun activities and more!
Year Four, Modern
Students will have 18 months from the date
of purchase to complete the course.
SAMPLE VIDEO
Pre-recorded sessions
- Based on BiblioPlan’s Remember the Days series, with added material from Consider the Years/Companion plus bonus material not found in either series.
- Offered mainly for grades 3–8, along with high schoolers who need the lighter workload of Remember the Days.
- Lessons pre-recorded by Ben and Julia Nalle.
- 34 sessions per year, each 45-60 minutes in length.
- Each session includes the lesson for the week, short videos, homework review, fun activities and more!
Meet Our Teachers
Meet Julia Nalle
Julia Nalle is a wife, mother, licensed practical nurse, teacher, writer and co-owner of BiblioPlan. She has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Arts in Religion with emphases in Old Testament studies, counseling and pastoral ministry. Julia and her husband Rob have five children, three of whom are adopted.
Julia started her teaching career fresh out of college, taking a full-time job as a first-grade teacher at a Christian school. She has taught in many settings in the forty-plus years since then, from homeschooling her own children to homeschool cooperatives, one-on-one special needs tutoring, and on-line classes. She has also spent the past twelve-plus years co-authoring BiblioPlan. Julia loves engaging children through story-telling, discussion, humor and active learning.
Meet Ben Nalle
Julia’s son Ben Nalle is a twenty-nine-year-old history buff with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Liberty University. He has worked as a swim coach for ten years, taught history in the classroom for two, and is now returning for his third year teaching Biblioplan online.
Ben’s favorite part of teaching is leading lively discussions. His greatest joy in the classroom comes from watching kids truly engage and get excited about the lesson.
FAQ about BP Online
What are the dates for the live classes?
Will students receive grades for these classes?
Formal grades will not be assigned for classes using Remember the Days, although parents are free to assign grades. BP teachers will assign grades for classes using Consider the Years/Companion.
If we enroll in the Elementary or Middle School classes, how does it work for more than one student in a family to take the same class?
Families are welcome to take part in the Elementary or Middle school classes together. Students may share a device (not a Chromebook), but will be expected to do their own maps and question pages. Families should choose the age range that best suits your students and join that class together.
If we enroll in the High School classes, how does it work for more than one student in a family to take the same class?
Each high school student must have his or her own device (not a Chromebook), and must complete his or her own maps and question pages.
My child is in 6th grade, which puts him on the borderline between two levels. Which class should he be taking?
6th graders who are up for a more challenging experience should take the Middle School class. Those who want a simpler version should take the Elementary class.
My 2nd grade child can read and is able to fill out the Cool History Middles and Hands-On Maps independently. Is she eligible to sign up for Zoom?
We are open to enrolling advanced 2nd graders who are able to read and work independently.
Do you make accommodations for special learners?
Special learners have been attending our ZOOM classes for two years now and have had great experiences. Our classes are all adaptable and flexible. For help deciding what might work best for your student, please e-mail biblioplan@gmail.com.
Can we get a refund if we decide not to finish the class?
We offer a grace period through the end September during which you can receive a 70% refund if you choose to drop the class.
From what worldview will these classes be taught?
All our teachers have a Christian worldview. We consider history to be a wonderful springboard to talk with students about God and what it means to be a person of faith.
Why can’t our student use a Chromebook for class?
Unfortunately, Chromebooks are incapable of accessing the annotated tools in Zoom. We use those tools to engage students as we answer questions, interact with maps, color pictures and more. Students who lack those tools can’t participate fully, and thus feel left out.
Will the live classes be recorded?
We do record our Zoom sessions, but only for two kinds of students: those enrolled in Zoom Hybrid, and Live Zoom students who happen to miss a session. For privacy reasons, only those two kinds of students can access the recordings.
How do your teachers use Google Classroom?
Our teachers use Google Classroom to share zoom links, assignments, class recordings, and other important information with students. Students can access Google Classroom by either the app or the website, using a class code they will receive at the beginning of the school year.
What is Zoom Hybrid?
Zoom Hybrid is for high school students who cannot attend sessions live, but still want to take part in all the class has to offer. It is a great option for anyone who has scheduling conflicts with the live sessions, including military families, missionaries, and those living outside the USA. Students access live sessions when they can, and recorded sessions when they cannot. They also interact with the teacher, stay on pace with the live class, access all study guides and tests, and receive grades and feedback.
What is Zoom Self-Paced?
Zoom Self-Paced is a pre-recorded option for students who cannot attend live classes, but still want to see and hear the material presented by a teacher. Each session runs about 45 minutes, and includes the same lesson, short videos, games and discussion questions as the live classes. The material in Zoom Self-paced comes mainly from Remember the Days, but also from Consider the Years/Companion and other sources. All ages will find Zoom Self-Paced to be a nice addition to their weekly history studies.
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