Are your studying 20th Century history this year? We love studying 20th Century history with the HIS Story of the 20th Century series and bringing it to life with music.
Read more20th Century Music: Listen & Learn History the Fun Way!
Women Who Changed the World (20th & 21st Century)
Let’s meet some women who impacted the world in a lasting way. These women are unique pioneers, heroes, or leaders. You will meet a scientist, nurses, missionaries, writers, national leaders, teachers, businesswomen, an astronaut, a nun, and a...
Read moreCreate Your Own Suburb!
Suburbs became popular in the 1950s with a fascinating history involving trains! When we studied the sixth decade (1950s) in our adventure of HIS Story of the 20th Century, creating our own suburbs was one of our favorite activities! We had a...
Read moreReview of Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878-1916
I was so intrigued when I was offered the opportunity to review Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service: 1878-1916: 17 Student Workshops with 120 Activities written and published by Rebecca Locklear.
Read more3 Ways Family Stories Impact Your Children’s Hearts
Family stories change our children’s hearts. They can build a sense of family heritage, instill a love of history, and motivate people to learn more about HIS story.
Read moreWhat You Can Learn About History From Watching TV Shows
When we first studied HIS Story of the 20th Century in our homeschool co-op, I decided to hold a couch potato marathon. We watched a TV sitcom from each decade 1950s to 1990s. I wanted to show the the fashions, hairstyles, popular slang, and fads...
Read moreTry Splatter Painting To Study Abstract-Expressionist 20th Century Art The Fun Way
When we studied art movements of the 20th Century, we enjoyed splatter painting to learn more about Abstract-Expressionistic Art.
Read moreIncrease the Fun Factor by Learning History in the Kitchen!
I glanced around at the homeschool history co-op feast! It was all kinds of food from the 1940s with Sloppy Joes, Victory Garden Salad, Jell-O Salad, Tuna Noodle Casserole, and Monkey Bread. And of course, since M&M debuted in the 1940s we...
Read moreWatch Your Way thru the 20 Century
A lazy day of couch potato homeschooling turned into a beneficial learning experience that we have repeated many times.
Read moreWatch Your Way Thru The 20th Century
The great thing about movies is that they bring another place and time alive for the whole family. We can enjoy Prince Edward Island with Anne or experience the danger of World War I with Sergeant York. We can cheer Eric Liddell on in Chariots of...
Read moreLife Lessons From History: Miracle at Dunkirk
We are studying 20th Century history this year learned about the Miracle of Dunkirk, It is just one example that reminds us decisively that God still intervenes in the lives of men. He is the God of Miracles! Let me tell you the real story of the...
Read moreHost A Gran Prix to Study 20th Century History the Fun Way!
Since we were learning about car racing, we decided to have some hands-on-fun! If you are studying the 1920s, what could be more fun than to have our own Grand Prix? Or at least a big race!
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