Detecting History

Nobody had traversed the woods behind our house for years. When we first moved in, it was up to my young boys to pave the way down to the creek. After several months of trekking, hiking, and bushwacking with sticks and bamboo shoots, a path was cleared that is still used to this day. While exploring seemingly uncharted territory...

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Taking an Eclectic Approach to History

I had wonderful experiences with history as a youth. I enjoyed history so much that I decided I wanted to be a history teacher when I grew up. As I got older, I realized that not everyone had good experiences with history, but to be honest, I had a hard time understanding why people thought history was dry and boring.

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History Comes Alive!

Believing the Bible is true, inspired, and reliable, this homeschool mom teaches history beginning with Creation. My husband and I are confident in the inspiration of Scripture, which has led us to use Scripture and Creation Science resources in our home school. One of my favorite ways to teach history is to have everyone read the Book of Genesis in the summer. 

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Hidden History of Flags

What are flags and where did they originate? Flags hold hidden history from each country they represent. A flag can unite citizens, remind individuals of shared identity, and foster a sense of patriotism, no matter the struggles or differences. Flags are a powerful means of communication, conveying messages not only to that nation itself but to the outside world of where this country has been, where it is now, and where it is going.

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Beyond the Textbook: A Biblical Approach to History and Geography

Are you tired of history and geography lessons that seem to only require children to regurgitate dates, facts, and map coordinates? Many parents share this struggle of finding a curriculum that provides all the narratives and moral foundations important to their lesson plan. But what if the most engaging, comprehensive textbook for these subjects was already in your home?

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The Journey of a Thousand Miles

Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?—a video game introduced in 1985—became a franchise focused on teaching children geography, but it also taught history, mathematics, and language arts using entertaining detective mysteries where the amateur kid-sleuths tried to find the elusive thief, Carmen Sandiego.

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Let's Go Geography

Kids love exploring the world with LetsGoGeography.com! Younger ages color & craft, while older grades research & journal. Download an exciting FREE geography lesson today! 

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