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7 Ways to Teach Your Kids Their Family Heritage

Elizabeth Street
November 13, 2017
Growing up in my family meant Christmas dinners of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with flaming figgy pudding for dessert, all enjoyed while wearing...
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5 Things to Teach Kids About Halloween History

Deanna Glick
October 24, 2017
For all the energy that goes into Halloween fun, it seems few of us know what we’re actually celebrating. Turns out, there’s a lot to learn about...
A collection of profiles about famous artists and the influences their culture and diversity played on their unique style, including Monet and Warhol.
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A Look at 6 Famous Artists from Around the World

Brittany Marklin
October 18, 2017
Often, famous artists are remembered not just for the quality and unique style of their art, but also for their own individual character and...
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Lifestyles

QUIZ: 10 Fun Trivia Facts to Celebrate Culture and Diversity

Brittany Marklin
October 3, 2017
The world is big. Very big. It is full of different people, places, and things. All of these aspects differentiate us from one another, and,...
In the News

Labor Day: Why We Celebrate

Ashley MacQuarrie
September 1, 2017
The first Monday in September, or Labor Day, is a day set aside in honor of “the social and economic achievements of American workers.” For...
St. Patrick's Day Facts
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7 Lesser Known St. Patrick’s Day Facts

Letise Dennis
March 16, 2017
An old saying states that "Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day." Clearly nobody's ancestry changes for one day a year, but it seems to ring true...
Inspiring Women Throughout History Crossword Puzzle
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Crossword Puzzle: Inspiring Women Throughout History

Letise Dennis
March 10, 2017
History is full of influential and inspiring women dating all the way back to ancient times. We are fortunate to have such women as empowering role...
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In the News

The Real Truth Behind Valentine’s Day

Letise Dennis
February 13, 2017
Valentine's Day is a much celebrated holiday in our modern culture. We just love smelling flowers, eating chocolate, and sharing love notes....
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The History Behind Your Favorite Fall Activities

Angela Guzman
September 28, 2016
As the fall season approaches with its cooler temps, everyone instinctively prepares for the fun autumn activities that we have all done as kids....
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Live & Learn

‘America: Facts vs. Fiction’ Offers a Fun Way to Learn History

Angela Guzman
September 6, 2016
America: Facts vs. Fiction, which debuted in July of 2013, debunks the myths and half-truths of history by digging deep into historical details....
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In the News

Going for the Gold – Olympics Quiz

Jessica McLean
August 15, 2016
Find out how much you really know about the Olympics with our Learning Liftoff quiz. You and your family may be surprised at the history behind the...
Lifestyles

A Child’s Guide to a Fun Cinco de Mayo

Letise Dennis
May 4, 2016
When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, many of us think of Mexican food and a good reason to have a party. While you’re munching down your nachos, have...
Learning Insights

Learning Math with Leap Year

Cindy Bryant
February 29, 2016
You may think that leap year happens every four years, but that is not always the case. Understanding how leap year works takes a little calculation,...
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K12’s Chairman Participates in Black History Month Literacy Initiative

Elizabeth Street
February 24, 2016
Recently, K12’s Executive Chairman Nate Davis participated in the African American Read-In, a literacy initiative of the National Council of...
Magazine Maker
Eighth Grade

6th-8th Grade History Activity: Magazine Maker

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December 15, 2015
Travel back to the 1950s and create a magazine using our Magazine Maker tool. Choose your magazine's name, select the article topics, and choose...
Roman History
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2nd Grade History Game: Roman History Trivia

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December 10, 2015
Test your knowledge on Roman history in this  trivia game. Choose your character and travel to ancient Rome. Choose a category and see if you can...
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Eighth Grade

6th-8th Grade History: Architecture Around the World

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December 10, 2015
Explore architecture around the world and how these buildings' designers were both engineers and artists. Explore nine famous buildings and learn...
Johannes Gutenberg
Eighth Grade

6th-8th Grade History: Johannes Gutenberg

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December 9, 2015
Johannes Gutenberg was the son of a coin minter. After seeing how coins were pressed he wondered if he could create a similar process to make books....
Live & Learn

Things to Do with the Whole Family over Thanksgiving

Seth Livingstone
November 16, 2015
Most Americans know at least a little of the history of Thanksgiving—how the Pilgrims fled England in search of religious freedom, arrived in...
Live & Learn

Spielberg’s ‘Bridge of Spies’: Is It Okay to Take the Kids?

Michael Solow
November 2, 2015
Thinking of taking the kids to see Bridge of Spies (PG-13)? If you haven’t heard much about it, here’s the basic plot, which is based on...
Learning from the Past 3 Reasons To Enjoy History Classes
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Learning from the Past: 3 Reasons to Enjoy History Classes

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September 24, 2015
Many students find it hard to relate history classes to their daily lives. Why learn about people who lived long ago in a time before electricity,...
9/11 Memorial
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NYC Site of 9/11 Attacks Now a Vibrant Tribute to Victims and Resilience

Seth Livingstone
September 11, 2015
It’s hard to believe that the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City—the site of so much tragedy and devastation—is today an...
Lifestyles

The History of the Lunch Box

Kristie Ehrensaal
September 2, 2015
America’s love affair with the lunch box dates back to the preindustrial age. Miners realized it wasted time to go home for lunch, so they took...
In the News

Women’s Equality Day a Reminder that Battle Extends beyond 19th Amendment

Seth Livingstone
August 26, 2015
The challenge of equality for women is a hot button issue in many cultures. It's a fight being waged across the globe with increased attention....
In the News

How the Jamestown Skeletons Can Help Kids Love History

Anne Watt
August 26, 2015
Rather than being a dry, dead subject, history is very much alive, current, and today. Of course, discovering history's treasures may take...
In the News

Commemorate D-Day with These Educational Resources

Peter Spain
June 5, 2015
Every year on June 6th, the world remembers the historic Normandy landings of World War II known as D-Day. This event on June 6, 1944, marked the...
History & Science
Academic Challenge

History, Science Rank Among Favorite Classes for Challenge-Seeking Students

Seth Livingstone
May 18, 2015
Educational experts suggest high-achieving students most enjoy classes and projects they can dive into, head-on, uncovering material that is of...
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Live & Learn

Best American Landmarks to Visit with Kids: End of the Oregon Trail

Scott Holm
April 10, 2015
America’s natural landmarks represent the diversity and beauty of this country’s natural landscape and a visit to any of them will inspire a...
Live & Learn

Best American Landmarks to Visit with Kids: Washington, D.C.

Sarah Mills
April 7, 2015
America’s historic and natural landmarks may not be as ancient as those found in other parts of the world, but their more recent origins add a...
Live & Learn

Best American Landmarks to Visit with Kids: Pearl Harbor

Sarah Mills
April 6, 2015
America’s historic and natural landmarks may not be as ancient as those found in other parts of the world, but their more recent origins add a...
Lifestyles

Best American Landmarks to Visit with Kids: Boston’s Freedom Trail

Lori Beverage
April 2, 2015
America’s historic landmarks may not be as ancient as those found in other parts of the world, but their more recent origins add a tangible quality...
Revolution Flashcards
Fifth Grade

4th–5th Grade History Activity: Revolution Flashcards

Activity Center
March 31, 2015
Test your knowledge by identifying prominent figures from revolutions around the world. These revolution flashcards will pose a question with the...
America
Elementary School

American History Activity: America between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars

Activity Center
March 26, 2015
This is a great activity portraying the changes America went through starting with the end of the American Revolution to the conclusion of America's...
Unification
Elementary School

3rd Grade History Activity: Revolution and Unification around the World

Activity Center
March 25, 2015
Many Americans are familiar with the American Civil War, but do not realize that other countries have also had internal struggles that led to...
New York After the Civil War
Fifth Grade

4th–5th Grade History Activity: New York After the Civil War

Activity Center
March 24, 2015
Use the interactive image below to discover the living conditions in New York after the Civil War. There were many elements that led to poor...
Live & Learn

Best American Landmarks to Visit with Kids: Civil War Battlefields

Peter Spain
March 24, 2015
America’s historic and natural landmarks may not be as ancient as those found in other parts of the world, but their more recent origins add a...
Age of Discovery
Eighth Grade

6th–8th Grade History Activity: Age of Discovery Timeline

Activity Center
March 23, 2015
The Age of Discovery was a time between the fifteenth and seventeenth century. During this time, new lands were discovered, new inventions created,...
Renaissance Empires
Games & Activities

3rd Grade History Activity: Renaissance Empires Trivia

Activity Center
March 20, 2015
The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The period originated in Europe but spread east over the centuries....
Renaissance Trivia
Elementary School

3rd Grade History Activity: Renaissance Trivia

Activity Center
March 19, 2015
The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The period originated in Europe but spread east over the centuries....
Age of Exploration Trivia
Elementary School

3rd Grade History Activity: Age of Exploration Trivia Game

Activity Center
March 17, 2015
Do you think you know everything about the Age of Exploration? Then test your knowledge or challenge a friend in this trivia game. You and your...
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