Romans are fascinating people. Whenever people say, "We are so much smarter than those stupid ancient people," I point to the Romans. Have you seen what the Romans achieved? Look at the aqueducts. They are amazing! Roman aqueducts brought water from miles away to Roman cities. … [Read more...]
Design an irrigation system
Have you ever thought about what early technology looked like? When we think of technology we tend to think of something involving a screen, or maybe a rocket. But 5000 years ago technology was a shovel, or in the case of this history lesson, an irrigation system. It takes work … [Read more...]
Pack your bags and head on the Oregon Trail
If you're around my age and grew up in the United States you probably played the Oregon Trail computer game. It solidified our grasp on US history, and for me, at least, started a love of the Oregon Trail and US history. With all that said, I've got a few fun Oregon Trail lessons … [Read more...]
How to get the most out of your timeline
Years ago when I first started homeschooling I had a history co-op with another family. One day the mom showed me the cool new timeline she'd gotten for her history lessons. I loved it, it was amazing and in particular, it had a placement guide. Remember this, because it's going … [Read more...]
Immigration Picture books
The United States is a nation of immigrants. As I look up books for different countries we're studying, quite often I find a book about a family immigrating to the United States. They are all full of hope, and how they learn about their new country and are often grandparents … [Read more...]
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