These free history unit studies and lesson plans are perfect for piecing together a history curriculum based on your children’s interests.
I’m really excited to share a fun new way to teach history with to your kids! Homeschooling history can be challenging. Sometimes it feels like you’re memorizing lots of dates that can feel disconnected from the events. Other times the important events are difficult to translate into something kids can understand. A Homeschool History Curriculum...
Have you ever wondered what you 'should' teach in an elementary history course? This post is for you! It can help you choose an elementary history curriculum or you can use it as a starting
Christopher Colombus Lapbook and Notebook Study
Hands-on Elementary History is an excellent way to bring homeschool history to life! Project Passport makes it simple and fun.
If you've been following my blog for a long time you'll know it's no secret that I love history! While I typically provide resources for grades 5+, here are some...
Want to add history to your day, but struggling to get the basics done? Try this simple homeschool history plan that works!
We are lucky to homeschool at a time when there are so many wonderful homeschool curriculum options. Some of my favorite options for elementary and middle school students are unit study curriculum options. I like
I created the history makers notebooking pages because I don’t use one book or curriculum anymore when teaching homeschool history
Update: this unit study is no longer available for free. Okay guys, I'm excited to finally share our Vikings Unit Study with you! I've been talking about
Here are special ways to enjoy a pirate mini-unit study with your kids. Get fantastic ideas & easy-to-use resources for awesome learning fun!
I've reviewed the best unit studies for homeschoolers so your family can learn all the subjects together while staying on one topic!
One of the things I love about The Good & the Beautiful History is that we cover all four eras of classical history each year. As part of the first year, we spent a unit in the Renaissance...it's such an exciting time to study because it encompasses several centuries of scientific, artistic, and cultural growth! History & Literature: Renaissance Europe Mary, Queen of Scots and Free Lapbook (England) Leonardo's Horse and Free Lapbook (Italy) Stories for Young Readers and Shakespeare notebooking pages Michaelangelo's Surprise and Free Lapbook (Italy) Hana in the Time of Tulips and Free Lapbook (Netherlands) Clown of God and Free Lapbook (Italy) free Renaissance Maps Lego Renaissance Project Pack Renaissance & Reformation Hands-On History Geography: Continental Europe (all movies free with Prime) Backroads Netherlands Portugal & the Azores Spain France Germany United Kingdom Scotland Italy History: Renaissance Royalty Queen Elizabeth I & Eleanor of Aquitaine For your amusement... Anatomically Correct Twinkle Twinkle Little Star EduScience Telescope Glow-in-the-Dark Star Explosion Kit Free - Space Trading Cards Impact : Earth (online game) Science & Literature: Astronomy Space Lapbook Maria's Comet and free Lapbook There's No Place Like Space and free Lapbook (Dr. Seuss) Sea of Tranquility and free Lapbook Astronomer Notebooking Pages Galileo for Kids Science & Physical Education Using these printable sheets, create each of the nine planets and the sun. If you want larger ones, you can draw your own on separate sheets. Glue them to popsicle sticks and it's time for an adventure! Find a long sidewalk or path, and stake your sun. Then follow the directions below to map out the distance between each of the planets. Once you get to Pluto, turn around and discuss the magnitude of our solar system as you walk back. (Yes, I know Pluto has been de-planeted, but it's still as planet as far as I'm concerned.) For added credit, try to find the midway point between the sun and Pluto. (It's Uranus!) All of the planets except Earth are named for Roman gods. Have older children ponder why this might be. Distances: Sun to Mercury - 3 steps Mercury to Venus - 2.5 steps Venus to Earth - 2 steps Earth to Mars - 4 steps Mars to Jupiter - 27.5 steps Jupiter to Saturn - 32.5 steps Saturn to Uranus - 72 steps Uranus to Neptune - 81.5 steps Neptune to Pluto - 71 steps Movers & Shakers: Music Videos William Shakespeare & Nicholas Copernicus Dive deeper into history! Explore the globe and discover the history of ancient civilizations including the very start of civilization, the Flood, early Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, Babylon, the Hittites, the Canaanites, the Phoenicians, Israel, Persia, China, Africa, North and South America, Australia, early Europe, the Greeks, and the Romans with the SchoolhouseTeachers History of Ancient Civilization homeschool history course. SPECIAL OFFER! Join SchoolhouseTeachers through 8/31 to get two years for the price of one! Pick up a printable copy of this unit in the Humanities Unit Study Bundle! Includes seventeen unit studies covering history and language arts based topics. Each unit addresses a new topic, spanning ancient through modern history and various writing styles. Each unit has introductory text, which will give the student basic background information about the topic at hand. There are photographs and illustrations, and we have also included primary documents when available. After this text, there are featured videos, which augment the background information and help make the topic more accessible for more visual students. You will also find a short list of reading books. There are vocabulary words, places, and people to identify. Reading comprehension, critical thinking questions, and writing assignments are included. We add fun with hands-on activities and extra videos to watch that will bring the era to life. Some units also have cooking projects. These studies are directed toward upper grades students, but some have resources for younger students so that the whole family can work together. Our family has used unit studies as curriculum for many years, and we hope that your family will enjoy these, too!
Book & Resources List for Native America Unit Study If you are studying Native Americans or Early American History this year, I hope that this list of l ...
These free history unit studies and lesson plans are perfect for piecing together a history curriculum based on your children’s interests.
Need a break from curriculum? Why not try some unit studies? We've complied over 170 unit study ideas to inspire the next adventure in your homeschool or classroom.
Take a trip with your homeschool students grades 3-8, and notebook across the USA with these states unit studies. There's a FREE unit study for all 50 states.
I love to teach history without a curriculum. Teaching without a curriculum lets me tailor the lessons to what I want my kids to learn. We can use the materials that help my kids learn while ignoring the ones that feel like busy work. Designing our own history plan also lets us spend more time following our children's interests.
These Ancient Rome activities will keep kids interested while they learn about this ancient culture.
Looking for ways to teach ancient history in the upcoming homeschool year? Good news: I've got some easy and unforgettable suggestions for you!
In this history unit study we read amazing books, ate delicious treats related to our topic, and experienced Ancient Egypt hands-on!
We are almost finished with our school year and Italy was one of our last countries to study. My kids were so excited to study Italy next because “pizza and...
Need ideas for a hands-on, literature-based Middle Ages unit study? This post has got you covered with projects, literature lists and resources.
It's BACK TO HOME-SCHOOL TIME! If your plans include the American Girl History Units this year, this post is just for YOU! A friend recently asked me i ...
This homeschool unit study was filled with lots of books! We enjoyed a few hands-on activities, food, music, and more.
Learn about France with this France unit study! This homeschool unit study includes science, art, music, geography, and more.
Homeschool unit study spines can make or break your unit study. While you can use any living book for a great unit study, some resources are more helpful than others to help you plan quickly.
The best 50 states unit study is from Sonlight. With 3,796,742 sq mi to cover, and 334,233,854 people this unit study is the best way to learn
We just wrapped up our Ancient China unit study, and it was a blast! I added in a Magic Tree House book to go along with our unit (#14: Day of the Dragon King), and it was a hit with my kids. We loved the story, it was easy to read, and it made learning […]
This Colonial America unit study by Home School in the Woods is a wonderful addition to any homeschool history. The hands-on activities make learning fun.
Learn Greek mythology as a family with these fun hands-on activities!
If you have a little one between the ages of 6-12 years old who is an aspiring Artist or aspiring Scientist, have I got a Unit Study for YOU! It is our first Art Unit Study! I am thrilled to introduce you to the newest Family Unit Study all about the exciting world of colour.
Do you need ideas for an Early American History Unit Study? How about quality read alouds, hands-on activities, and a wall chart type timeline?
Explore Italy with this free homeschool Italy unit study that covers Italian art, music, recipes, language, landmark, and more. Picture Books Coming soon Colosseum The Colosseum was a Roman amphitheater built in 70 AD. The end of its construction was celebrated with 100 days of Roman games used to draw large crowds. It was a […]
20 Awesome History Books for Kids. Whether you’re looking for homeschool history books or just plain good ancient history books for your homeschool, I have 20 awesome history books for kids,
Learn about Early Explorers for Kids with this fun, 5-week history lesson unit for elementary age kids to learn about the Vikings, Columbus, Magellan, and more!
FREE Indian in the Cupboard lesson plans for a literature-based unit study. This collection of resources is perfect for homeschool but also the classroom.
Resources and recommendations for a family unit study on the history, culture, and adventure of PIRATES!
Essential topics for an Ancient Greece Unit - key topics to cover on Ancient Greece for middle school or upper elementary.
These Ancient Rome activities will keep kids interested while they learn about this ancient culture.
Learn about the Holocaust with this Holocaust unit study. It includes lessons on Hitler's rise to power, Jewish resistance, and life in the concentration camps.
Claude Monet is one of the most famous painters of all time. Learn through this unit study about Monet's art, his struggles, and the country of France.
Famous women in American history children's books about female American icons, important women and famous females in history, and historic women's list of legends in America. Children's books about female empowerment great for Women's Month Activities, history lessons for kids, STEM unit studies, and International Women's Day celebrations for women that changed history.
Amelia Earhart was a woman who pushed the limits. In this FREE unit study, you and your children will learn all about Amelia Earhart and the early days of aviation.
When my kids are in 8th grade I give them the freedom to study anything they would like for history. After all, at that grade level, they have a strong historical foundation from their elementary
Our hands-on world geography unit study is off to a great start! We reviewed the continents and oceans, maps, and globes!
.Bring history alive by using an educational movie or two using Netflix.
This literature based unit study goes along with the book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis and includes everything you need to learn.
Update: this unit study is no longer available for free. Okay guys, I'm excited to finally share our Vikings Unit Study with you! I've been talking about
