Homeschool History

Also known as the Age of Discovery, the Age of Exploration is the period of time, mostly from the 1400s to the 1600s, when the nations of Europe explored the world. In fact, Portuguese explorer,…

It's vital to be intentional about all of history since black history is American History. Most texts, though well-meaning, don't exhaust this rich subject. If you find that your homeschool history…

Have you studied African-American inventions or black American history facts? Considering the tragic history of the U.S. with African-American people, it is important to properly study these…

The study of high school history is one of those subjects that incite a "love-hate" relationship! There are those precious few who view the facts as treasures waiting to be picked up and memorized.…

Is Memorial Day just another patriotic holiday? Every year in the United States, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. One of the first Memorial Day celebrations dates back to 1866…

If you are new to homeschooling, you may find yourself wondering how to teach homeschool social studies. After all, aren’t social studies traditionally taught in classroom environments with…

Sometimes it seems like America has a ton of holidays! Labor Day - which falls on the first Monday in September - comes about ¾ of the way through the year. For some people, it marks the beginning…

Flag Day Unit Study: History Facts & More! Flag Day began as a way to honor one of our nation’s iconic symbols: the American Flag. Unlike many of our other holidays, this one isn’t meant…

  The African Americans who helped shape this country into what it is today are a vital part of history study. As part of our African American History Month celebration, we wanted…

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