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Homeschool Resources
Charlie will never have the opportunities I had as a child to stay on a Farm and watch the farmers work in the gardens. Or gather eggs from a Hen House. But through these Homeschool Resources we will be able to see what farmers do. Farming History Age Range: 8-18 (Grades 3-12 approximately, with parental supervision) This website is a companion to a real “Living History Farm” in Nebraska, where you and your children can learn about the history of agriculture in America and how technology has changed it. You can also learn about the man, David Wessels, whose estate made possible his vision of a Living History Farm. One of his major…
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Top Documentary Films
Hello, how are you? It’s Thursday, November 7, 2019, and time for Social Sciences . I would like to ask you to check out a Recommended Website: Top Documentary Films. Top Documentary FilmsAge Range: 10 and up (Grade 4 and up; children with parental supervision) This website offers access to free, high-quality documentaries that you can watch online. This is essentially an archive of links to documentaries housed at other sites such as YouTube. The content is well-organized making it easy to find and watch educational films covering diverse topics such as: Art & ArtistsBiographyEconomicsEnvironmentHealthHistoryNaturePerforming ArtsPhilosophySocietySportsTechnologyAnd much moreWhen you get to the site you’ll see some featured and recommended documentaries. Use the menu tab at the top…
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Homeschool Resource: History.com — The History of Valentine’s Day
Homeschool Resource: History.com: The History of Valentine’s Day It’s Thursday morning, and for those of us who are homeschooling. Since it is Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be a great time to explore the history behind the holiday and learn how it began. I would like to share a new Homeschool Resource in Social Sciences History.com where we will learn about The History of Valentine’s Day. Please visit History.com, where you can read about The History of Valentine’s Day and related traditions. History.com – Valentine’s DayAge Range: All (all grades; children with parental supervision) At this website, you can learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and how many…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
