20th Century World History Fun Online

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Finish Well Homeschool Podcast, Podcast #182, 20th Century World History Fun Online, with Meredith Curtis on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network

20th Century World History Fun Online

In “20th Century World History Fun Online,” Episode, #181, Laura Nolette & Meredith Curtis talk about Meredith’s 20th Century World History Class online at True North Homeschooling Academy. First, they talk about history co-oping and how they ended up leading a co-op and teaching online. They discuss history labs (design an amusement park, diaromas, acting out battles, radio shows, commercials) and how they add depth and fun to history studies.

 

 

 


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Show Notes

Our experience  history co-oping and teaching online

History Classes In Person – Co-op

  • All ages together for history lab
  • Separate classes for discussing history material
  • Archaeological Dig
  • “Olympic Games”
  • Quill Pens & Berry Ink
  • Tin Punching
  • Act Out Stagecoach Robbery
  • Underground Railroad Game (similar to capture the flag)

History Labs in the 20th Century

  • Games through the Century
  • DIY Miniature Gold
  • Diaroma of Battlefield – Trench Warfare
  • War II Poster
  • Listen to Music from each Decade
  • Radio Show – Truthful Reporting from Vietnam
  • Create an Airplane Company & Make Commercial
  • Plan a Trip on Route 66
  • Design an Amusement Park
  • Mapping
  • Family Trees
  • Much more!

Why Teaching the 20th Century Is Needed

  • So much of history is being rewritten
  • 20th Century impacts 21st Century
  • Socialism/Communism needs to be understood
  • Wars/Terrorism/Civil Rights Movement/Eugenics/
  • Set them up for success in the more formal years

World History 20th Century

  • Online classes at True North Homeschool Academy
  • 2 Classes – Middle School & High School
  • Textbook & Workbook at Home
  • Powerpoint, Videos, Project Sharing, and Discussion online

Benefits of Online History Fun

  • Teen LIKE history
  • Teens learn with other teens
  • Just one hour a week for 15 weeks/semester
  • Pleasant, wholesome atmosphere

20th Century World History at True North Homeschool Academy

  • World History of the 20th Century for High Schoolers

World History - 20th Century Class at True North Homeschool Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Twentieth Century History Modern World for Jr. High Students

20th Century Modern History for Jr. High at True North Homeschool Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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History Resources

Our curriculum works great at home; or in church, homeschool co-ops, and online classes, too! 😊

HIS Story of the 20th Century by Meredith Curtis HIS Story of the 20th Century: High School Workbook by Meredith Curtis HIS Story of the 20th Century Middle School Workbook HIS Story of the 20th Century Cookbook by Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette

 


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Science Fun Online

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Finish Well Homeschool Podcast, Podcast #181, Science Fun Online, with Meredith Curtis on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network

Science Fun Online

In “Science Fun Online,” Episode, #181, Laura Nolette & Meredith Curtis talk about Laura’s science class Science Exploration at True North Homeschooling Academy. First, they talk about homeschool co-oping and how they ended up leading a co-op and teaching online. What takes the intimidation out of learning science? Is hands-on science fun possible online? How do children respond and learn science online? Laura and Meredith answer these questions and more!

 

 

 


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Show Notes

Our experience  homeschooling, co-oping, and teaching online

Science Classes In Person

  • All ages together for labs, experiments, and projects
  • Trebuchet -physics
  • Potato gun – physics
  • Volcano – earth science
  • Games, crafts, more!

Goal of Teaching Science in Elementary

  • Children learn that science is fun!
  • Children learn that science is interesting!
  • Integrating all ages for labs, experiments, and projects.
  • Set them up for success in the more formal years

Science ExplorationFrom Stars to Shining Seas by Laura Nolette and Meredith Curtis at Powerline Productions, Inc.

  • Online classes at True North Homeschool Academy
  • 2 Age Groups
  • Hands-on Science
  • Textbook this Year: From Seas to Shining Stars

Benefits of Online Science Fun

  • Children LIKE science rather than being intimidated by it
  • Children enjoy learning
  • Pleasant, wholesome atmosphere

Science Exploration at True North Homeschool Academy

  • Science Exploration A for K-3

Science Exploration A for K-3rd Grade at True North Homeschool Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Science Exploration B for 4-6

Science Exploration B for 4th-6th Grade at True North Homeschool Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Science Resources

Our curriculum works great at home; or in church, homeschool co-ops, and online classes, too! 😊

From Stars to Shining Seas by Laura Nolette and Meredith Curtis at Powerline Productions, Inc. Little Lambs Exploring the Heavens Lapbook by Laura Nolette and Meredith Curtis at Powerline Productions, Inc. My Creation Week Lapbook by Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette at Powerline Productions, inc. Healthy Living for Christian Teens by Meredith Curtis

 


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