American History https://educationpossible.com/category/history/american-history/ Enjoying the Middle School Years at Home Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:28:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://educationpossible.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Education-Possiable-Site-Icon-96x96.jpg American History https://educationpossible.com/category/history/american-history/ 32 32 Pioneer Life Activities for Kids https://educationpossible.com/pioneer-life-learning-activities-kids/ https://educationpossible.com/pioneer-life-learning-activities-kids/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:48:55 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=7485 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Use these pioneer life activities for kids in your homeschool to help teach history. The subject is more fun when you add American history activities to your lessons. Whether you’re building a log cabin, creating a covered wagon, or cooking food like an American pioneer, hands-on activities give kids the opportunity to see what life was like years...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/pioneer-life-learning-activities-kids/feed/ 1 Pioneer Crafts for Teens to Make https://educationpossible.com/6-pioneer-crafts-for-teens-to-make/ https://educationpossible.com/6-pioneer-crafts-for-teens-to-make/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:55:51 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=7839 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These pioneer crafts for teens were some of our favorite American history activities. Historical projects are a wonderful way to engage kids while giving them a broader sense of how life was lived years ago. Some of these items that we consider crafts were created to be useful tools by the American pioneers. Days were long and full...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/6-pioneer-crafts-for-teens-to-make/feed/ 3 Pioneer Braided Rug Craft https://educationpossible.com/pioneer-braided-rug-craft/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:55:19 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=33849 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Tweens can make this cute Pioneer braided rug craft using fabric scraps. As part of your study of early American history, add some crafts, like this rag rug project, to your lesson plans to help bring the time period to life. History lessons become more engaging and meaningful with hands-on activities. This DIY braided...

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]]> Thanksgiving Myths and Facts Tweens Need to Know https://educationpossible.com/first-thanksgiving-myth-fact/ https://educationpossible.com/first-thanksgiving-myth-fact/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=6977 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->It’s time to teach our kids about the Thanksgiving myths and facts as part of our American history studies. The First Thanksgiving. We all know the story, right? We heard it when we were kids, teachers taught all about it in school. But was what we learned actually true? Unfortunately, there are lots of stories surrounding...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/first-thanksgiving-myth-fact/feed/ 2 Hands-on Learning with Native American-Themed Corn Recipes https://educationpossible.com/historical-cooking-native-american-corn-recipes/ https://educationpossible.com/historical-cooking-native-american-corn-recipes/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=2463 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Native American corn recipes are a fun addition to your homeschool lessons. Hands-on history activities like these are a great way to bring Colonial America to life. When we studied early American history, we spent some time learning about the support the American Indians gave to the colonists, specifically their experience in growing corn, a...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/historical-cooking-native-american-corn-recipes/feed/ 2 Books About Famous Women Middle Schoolers Should Read https://educationpossible.com/6-womens-history-books-for-middle-school-students/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=8046 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These books about famous women are sure to get your tweens excited about this area of middle school history. Is women’s history a regular part of your history curriculum? Because it’s a passion of my teen, I do what I can to make sure our lesson plans always include stories of important females. Instead of...

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]]> Resources Tweens Should Use To Study Famous Women in History https://educationpossible.com/6-resources-studying-famous-women-history/ https://educationpossible.com/6-resources-studying-famous-women-history/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=2546 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->The next time you’re studying famous women in history as part of your American history curriculum or during Women’s History Month, use these helpful resources. There are thousands of strong, ingenious women who have made their mark on the world in every field imaginable. As the mom of two girls, I feel it is...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/6-resources-studying-famous-women-history/feed/ 4 Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Field Trips and Online Resources https://educationpossible.com/martin-luther-king-jr-virtual-field-trips/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:13:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=25576 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These Martin Luther King Jr. virtual field trips and online resources will help your tween learn more about this civil rights icon. While we officially celebrate his life and legacy on the third Monday in January, Black History month is another wonderful time to have your tween explore the life, work, and legacy of...

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]]> Civil War Activities for Middle School https://educationpossible.com/civil-war-hands-on-activities/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=12209 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These Civil War activities should definitely be a part of your American history lesson plans. There are many ways to help children relate to the historical events they are studying. We use books, music, art, and of course hands-on activities.  Over the years, I have found many projects and activities to help my kids...

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]]> American History Activities https://educationpossible.com/american-history-activities/ Sun, 22 Nov 2020 11:10:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=23833 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->American history activities bring the past to life for middle school students. Tweens love getting out of the textbook and spending time completing projects, reading living books, cooking authentic meals, playing historical games. If your older kids feel that history is boring, it’s easier to keep them engaged when you use hands-on activities like...

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]]> Fun Colonial Games for Children to Play https://educationpossible.com/colonial-games-children/ https://educationpossible.com/colonial-games-children/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:00:45 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=3675 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These fun colonial games for children to play are the perfect way to get older kids excited about studying history. When we study the 13 Colonies in our homeschool, I include as many colonial games as possible to bring history to life.  Although children in Colonial times worked hard around the house or farm to...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/colonial-games-children/feed/ 7 American Pioneer Hands-on Activities for Middle School https://educationpossible.com/pioneer-hands-activities/ Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:00:43 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=12183 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->If you’re currently learning about the American Pioneers, make sure to add some of these pioneer hands-on activities into your lesson plans.  When it comes to studying history, there is no better way to make it come to life for kids than to add in American history activities, no matter what time period you’re studying. This...

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