Unit Studies by Subject - History

Medieval Times

In Celebration of Route 66

In Celebration of Route 66 - Route 66 Unit Study

Medieval Times - Historical Costumes

Medieval Times studies will come to life with medieval times costumes. These historical costumes are also ideal for your Medieval Times plays or costume parties.

Historical Costumes - American History

Historical costumes will liven up your American History studies. These historical costumes are also ideal for your American history plays or costume parties.

Abraham Lincoln

K-3 - History/Literature - Presidents
Using Just Like Abraham Lincoln by Bernard Waber, students study and learn facts about our sixteenth president.

American History

An online unit study on Independence Day.

Ancient Egypt

K-3 - History - Ancient Egypt
Students will become familiar with Ancient Egypt and expand their knowledge of the customs and people of Ancient Egypt.

Civil War Unit Study

Studying the Civil War has been one of the highlights of our homeschool adventures! Includes list of resources and project ideas (complete with pictures!) and instructions.

Colonial America

Preschool/Kindergarten - History - Colonial America
This unit is about the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and some of the more prominent figures, such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.

Colonial Life

3rd Grade - History - Colonial Life
Students will explore the people, places, and events of life in the early settlements and colonies of the United States of America.

Drummer Boy of Shiloh

Grades 6-8 - Literature/History - Civil War
In this CyberGuide students will read Ray Bradbury's short story The Drummer Boy of Shiloh and study the fictional account of a young teenage boy's passage into manhood during the American Civil War.

Johnny Tremain

Grades 6-8 - Language Arts/History - Literature/Revolutionary War
In this unit, students, working with partners or small groups, will use various Web sites to investigate the people and times of the American Revolutionary War in and around Boston, Massachusetts.

Kings, Queens and Castles

History - Middle Ages
This unit is predominantly intended to introduce you and your child to the High Middle Ages in a fun, hands-on way that will peak their interest in further study.

Lewis and Clark Expedition

History - U.S. History
A unit study on the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Mulan

All ages - Language Arts/History - Literature/China
Literature, history and thinking skills fit easily into this unit. Chinese culture is responsible for many inventions, so science is easily included. There are many opportunities for writing in this unit as well. Have fun!

Native Americans

K-3 - History - U.S. History
To introduce children to the culture of a variety of Native American tribes through literature and related activities.

Revolutionary War

Grades 4-8 - History - Revolutionary War
This site is designed to be an online reference tool and a forum for discussion on American History around the time of the Revolution (1763-1810).

Westward Expansion

K-3 - History - U.S. History
Students will investigate the pioneer movement: modes of transportation, reasons for moving, people involved, and the life in general.

Westward Movement

Grade 7-9 - History - Westward Movement
These lessons revolve around the move Westward in covered wagons. They are designed to give a better understanding of the geographical region of the Great Basin while gaining an insight on what a trip West in a covered wagon might have been like.

Lewis and Clark

Grades 7-8 - History - Lewis and Clark
Examine geographic, scientific, and other discoveries made by the expedition to learn why it is considered one of the most successful expeditions in United States history.