Around The Web In 12 Links – History

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History is considered a core subject when it come to school. Although I have found it interesting that most American public school systems don’t support History curriculum for grades under 4th. This got me researching and thinking. I wanted to be able to share some wonderful History weblinks that can be helpful for all grades.

American History:

National Geographic for Kids – Study animals to land life. Many colorful photos and great stories that will draw your student into learning.

Colonial Williamsburg -Fun games and cartoon-like video lessons. Instruction for parent/teachers. Colorful.

George Washington - Everything you want to know about George Washington. Great archives of true stories and events. Colorful photos and other weblinks to support site.

General History:

Knowledge Quest – Historical outline maps and time-lines designed for the interactive study of world history and geography.

Audio Memory- Easy fun songs that young children can listen to and learn from. Catchy tunes and fun colorful books to accompany the product. This is a product website.

A Book In Time – Find historical fiction & nonfiction for kids & teens. This history site has a history reading guide that is in chronological order & lists both World and American History.

Walk Through Time interactive timeline & games, printable activities

History On The Net - printable worksheets for parents/teachers

Government History:

Ben’s Guide To Government - U.S. Government for grades 3 – 5. Branches of Government, Election process, how laws are made, games and activities.

American Jury – Lesson plans, web and print resources, and hands on activities on the American jury system.

Valerie is a born and raised Southern California girl. On her little corner of the beach, she homeschools her three wonderful blessings. Before marriage, she wrote for public television, taught kindergarten, and was a live-in Nanny. She is the Moderator of an International Yahoo group (Just4homeschoolfamilies), as well as Senior Editor of an e-mail monthly newsletter (Words Of Encouragement). For daily happenings, she has a homeschool blog (Homeschooling With Encouragement) where you can read about her personal ups and downs of homeschooling.