Good morning, welcome to our series sharing Homeschool Resources: History is what were sharing with you this morning. Take a look at the websites below and let me know if you’ve used any of these resources with your students or not.
Mystery of History, from Bright Ideas Press, offers a complete World History curriculum that features a classical approach, a chronological order of historical events, and a Christian worldview.
Grades 3 and up, with parental supervision
Learn history through the world’s most treasured and enduring toy – the yo-yo! We have highlighted this virtual museum that contains yo-yo history, memorabilia, vintage and modern yo-yos, and articles about famous people in yo-yo history.
When you get to the site you’ll see an introduction. Use the menu on the left of the page to explore:
- Exhibits – See the online collection of collectible yo-yos, yo-yo memorabilia, and related skill toys.
- Profiles & History – Read about yo-yo history and yo-yo hybrids. Learn about yo-yo manufacturers like Duncan, Fli-Back, Royal, and more. Enjoy the bios of yo-yo masters Dale and Valerie Oliver. Send in your own yo-yo history!
- Patents & Resources – Read about yo-yo collecting as a hobby and see a list of yo-yo patents.
Get practicing your yo-yo skills!
Mystery of History, from Bright Ideas Press, offers a complete World History curriculum that features a classical approach, a chronological order of historical events, and a Christian worldview.
Get practicing your yo-yo skills!
Actively Learn Social Studies is an award-winning digital curriculum that drives student engagement through deeper learning with flexible features and comprehensive resources that empower parents to deepen students’ comprehension and customize their approach to learning anytime, anywhere.
FedFlix
Public.Resource.Org
Grades 1-12, with parental supervision
If you are looking for unique and interesting supplements to your history studies, FedFlix from the Internet Archive might just be the ticket. This portion of the website features the “best movies of the United States Government, from training films to history, from our national parks to the U.S. Fire Academy and the Postal Inspectors” and much more.
When arriving at the link above, use the search functions to find films for a specific topic, or you can browse the collection several different ways including by Title, Topics and Subjects, Creator, or by date archived.
A sampling of topics we searched for included:
- The Cold War
- Civil Rights
- Education
- FDR
- National Parks
- Space
- Vietnam War
- World War
The thousands of available film footage selections come from hundreds of contributors such as:
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Department of Defense
- Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Federal Judicial Center
- Food and Drug Administration
- FDR Presidential Library
- And so many more!
After finding a film you wish to watch, click the link and you will be taken to the page with the movie along with information about the film and available options for downloading the files if desired.
These historical reels provide an excellent insight into the past and are a great addition to your studies.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
