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US History Homeschool Resources
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items Resources to add or base your American history units for homeschool. Adding various points of view will make for a more well rounded knowledge of history
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Books
Games
Field Trips
Workbooks
Online classes
Study Guides
Books
So many literature options! Will try to include examples for various ages. Be sure to check any books for accuracy
Series of books written for kids about who & what was in American history
Who Are, Who Was, Where Is, What Was In American History - 10-book set
Japanese Interment Camps are ignored or glossed over frequently. Add in this story to learn more.
They Called Us Enemy|Paperback
Great source of history from the indigenous communities. I learned to a much and look at historical events differently now
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People|Paperback
Covers world history also. Kids love getting mail!
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Level 3 readers. Makes subjects interesting to elementary students
Secrets of American History Collection (Boxed Set): The Founding Fathers Were Spies!; Secret Agents! Sharks! Ghost Armies!; Heroes Who Risked Everything for Freedom; Fearless Flyers, Dazzle Painters, and Code Talkers!; You Can't Bring a Sandwich to the Mo|Paperback
American history from the perspective of the people not the officials
A People's History of the United States - by Howard Zinn (Paperback)
Historical fiction opening discussion about Civil War recently reconstruction
Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule|Paperback
For the visual learners. For young learners
American History: A Visual Encyclopedia
On my possibles book list. Sounds like high school level. Good reviews!
Cartoon History of the United States book by Larry Gonick
Sybil rode further than Paul Revere as a teen. Learn about her remarkable contribution.
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride
Games
Our learners all say playing games helps the information stick in their long term memory and make studying more fun
Add in games for fun, reinforcement, and review.
QUOKKA Who Knows Better? Family Trivia Game
Another game for when you study the Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail: Journey to Willamette
You’ll be surprised at where little events fall in history. It’s crazy! Great for middle & high school.
CHRONOLOGY - 20th Anniversary Edition
Field Trips
Our favorite way to learn. Hoping to find a spot in every state. Will continue adding the places we have been
Great to visit when studying American history.
Colonial Williamsburg | The World's Largest Living History Museum
Historical museum in Detroit. Always a fun time
Historical Village in Detroit | Greenfield Village
The perfect place to learn about American history during revolutionary times. The trail is clearly marked and has so many opportunities for exploration!
Homepage | The Freedom Trail
Workbooks
We aren’t big on workbooks for workbooks sake but live activity books
We like to do things like this while listening to audiobooks
Smithsonian Inspiring Women Word Search Book
Fun pages to add in for retention and review of material
History Word Search for Adults: Large Print
Timelines are great for showing children when history happened and how it relates to events before and after
Lift-the-Flap Timelines: American History | Scholastic Education
Online classes
We have loved online classes when local ones don’t have the subjects we are looking for. Or for just a change of pace or further exploration with an exert in the area
We’ve taken many great classes. You can do one time or longer classes. Teachers vetted.
Get affordable online classes and tutoring for kids at Outschool
Your high schooler can take online classes through ASU to prepare for college and get credit. Affordable options!
Home | Universal Learner Courses
Study Guides
Quick easy references. Great when essay writing
A laminated copy of the US Constitution. We are able to use dry erase markers on it too
U.S. Constitution: a QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide|Paperback
These quick guides are a great way to review and learn. Useful when writing essays. Easy to find information
U.S. First Ladies of United States Presidents: QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide|Other Format
Quick presence guides to refer back to or read and do further research on
U.S. Congress: a QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide|Paperback
Other links for book purchases
Other places to find the books, depends on your preferences. And always remember the library!
History that is presented from the perspective of the people not those in charge.
A People's History of the United States|Paperback
If you only order from Amazon here it is
They Called Us Enemy: Expanded Edition
Another who was book from the series that covers events for young students
What Was the Great Depression?
Book series cover historical events for children
What Is the Declaration of Independence?
Book series covers historical events, people, & places at a children’s level
What Were the Roaring Twenties? (What Was?)
Another great history source.
A People's History of the United States
History from different perspectives
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States (ReVisioning History)