History https://educationpossible.com/category/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 History https://educationpossible.com/category/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 Sonlight Eastern Hemisphere Curriculum https://educationpossible.com/sonlight-hbl-eastern-hemisphere/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:50:41 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=34397 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Sonlight Eastern Hemisphere History / Bible / Literature F curriculum is an excellent choice for middle school homeschoolers. It includes history, Bible, and literature all in one program that’s written for students aged 11-14. It offers an in-depth look at the Eastern part of the world, including its history, geography, literature, religions, and cultures. Through...

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]]> Historical Fiction Books for Middle School https://educationpossible.com/historical-fiction-middle-school/ https://educationpossible.com/historical-fiction-middle-school/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:28:28 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=12263 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Get your tweens excited about history by adding these historical fiction books for middle school to their reading list.  Historical fiction uses stories to introduce readers to the past, making it easy to imagine what it was like living years ago. Older kids will learn about famous historical figures and the challenges they faced in earlier...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/historical-fiction-middle-school/feed/ 2 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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]]> Sonlight Hands-on History Kit https://educationpossible.com/sonlight-hands-on-history-kit/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:46:36 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=33290 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->The Sonlight Hands-on History Kit is perfect for busy homeschooling moms.  Inside the world cultures box, you’ll find all the materials and instructions you need to create 9 different history crafts, covering time periods from Ancient Egypt to Medieval Times to the American West. These projects are an ideal addition to any history curriculum that will...

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]]> 10 Medieval Activities Middle Schoolers Will Enjoy https://educationpossible.com/medieval-hands-on-history-activities/ https://educationpossible.com/medieval-hands-on-history-activities/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=12130 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Hands-on medieval activities like these will definitely bring the medieval period to life for your older kids. Without a doubt, the best way to teach middle school history use as many interesting projects and activities as possible. Tweens are very familiar with this part of European history thanks to its castles, battles, arts, and food. It’s...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/medieval-hands-on-history-activities/feed/ 1 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 Online Homeschool Courses for Teens https://educationpossible.com/online-homeschool-courses/ https://educationpossible.com/online-homeschool-courses/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=11645 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Are you looking for online homeschool courses for middle school and high school? We’ve got you covered. When you’re teaching your kids at home, learning doesn’t have to come from a textbook. In fact, more families are using virtual classes than ever before. While it’s never been easier to add online courses to your...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/online-homeschool-courses/feed/ 9 Timeline Figures Help Make History Interactive for Tweens https://educationpossible.com/timeline-figures/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:28:23 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=28096 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->An easy way to make history interactive for your tweens is to use timeline figures as part of your lesson plans. I found through a lot of trial and error that if I didn’t make history hands-on, my kids (especially my youngest) weren’t going to stay interested very long. But back then, I had...

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]]> Women’s History Month Project Ideas for Middle School https://educationpossible.com/womens-history-month-project-ideas/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:12:48 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=27599 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These Women’s History Month project ideas are the perfect addition to your middle school history studies. It’s important for kids to understand the important roles women have played throughout the years, but if this topic isn’t a regular part of your curriculum, consider taking some time during March to study famous women. You can...

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