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Great History Resources for Homeschoolers
Published February 15, 2006 by Angela Morrissey
Great History Resources for Homeschoolers
Best Books About Women's History
The Top Websites for Researching Ancient History
A Guide to the Best Homework Helper Sites for Your History Class
Learning History Through Film
Grading the US Presidents
Where to Find the Best World Atlases and Printable Maps Online
Class Presentation Fundamentals
The Best Books About Medieval and Early Modern History
Did you know?
Homeschooling is becoming incredibly popular and resources available to homeschoolers are more abundant than ever.
Takeaways
- Research before deciding on a method so as to be sure that information is accurate.
- Please be sure to keep in mind that not all information has been reviewed and is valid.
- Finding interesting resources to keep the student intrigued is crucial.
The Internet is a must for anyone involved in homeschooling their children and there is a wealth of information available for history topics. Learning history can be difficult for homeschoolers because it is so factual and date oriented, so finding interesting resources to keep the student intrigued is crucial. Below is an overview for a few different online resources that can be very beneficial for homeschoolers seeking history resources.
The History Place (http://www.historyplace.com/) is an excellent resource for homeschoolers. This inclusive and easy to navigate website provides lessons ranging from American History to topics of World History. A section is entirely devoted to the American Revolution and provides an overabundance of valuable information, including manuscripts of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America. This website also provides audio clips of quotes and speeches from some presidents, including John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and more. Beyond American History, there is a comprehensive collection of information regarding Nazi Germany and World War II. This broad source continues to grow and will provide a great resource for homeschoolers seeking various history lessons.
A great website for homeschoolers who are interested in researching Ancient History is BBC's Ancient History section (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/). This website is extremely thorough and instructive, as it provides detailed information for many different cultures such as Egyptian, Greek, and Roman. Additionally, information can be found on British Pre-History, the Iron Age, Anglo Saxon history, and the Norman Conquest. This website includes various other history resources for homeschoolers, including interactive audio and video clips of BBC programs which are both informative and educational. While the Ancient History section of this website is excellent, additional facts about other periods can be found here as well by accessing the general history page at http://www.bbc.co.uk/history.
Similar in content to the BBC website listed about is the history section of the Public Broadcasting Station's website (http://www.pbs.org/history/). Offering an assortment of information on a vast number of topics, the PBS site is complete and exhaustive. Features such as entertaining interactive media and a specific section titled "War & Espionage" set this resource apart from some similar sites. Also, a thorough overview of more modern history topics can be found here.
A beautiful and enlightening site detailing the concepts and happenings of the Italian Renaissance can be found here: http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/REN/REN.HTM. Studies feature the background of this time period, as well as the beliefs and philosophies of the people involved. Specific sections focus on well-known figures of the Renaissance such as Niccoló Machiavelli, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola', and, of course, Leonardo da Vinci. This website provides timelines, galleries, and maps which could also be useful to homeschoolers.
Perhaps one of the best new resources on the web, however, is Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.com). This site is a free online encyclopedia that can be edited by users. While it is always important to verify the information found a site of this nature, it is generally quite correct and can be used as a definite resource for, literally, hundreds of thousands of topics. Another great feature is that there are often maps, photographs, timelines, and various other visual resources available to the student. Many articles are cross referenced with others which make it easy to, not only access a range of relevant information, but to virtually get lost for hours reading a surplus of interesting facts.
Finally, the most inclusive collection of sites available online can be found at http://www.besthistorysites.net/. Additionally, homeschoolers can find resources for lesson plans, activities, and even online courses. This website offers many worthy resources for homeschoolers and will provide for hours of useful material.
When searching for materials online, please be sure to keep in mind that not all information has been reviewed and is valid. Conduct research on the companies providing information for your homeschooling needs if you feel uncomfortable with the data provided. Also, it could be beneficial to purchase a membership to an online encyclopedia such as the Encyclopædia Britannica Online. This would be a great way to fact check information found elsewhere. Additionally, many books are available through homeschool organizations and they can also provide lesson plans, quizzes, and activities. Be very thorough in your research before deciding on one method of gathering information so as to be sure that information is complete and accurate.
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