Native American Sand Painting
Explore the beliefs of the Navajo and other Native American tribes, then create your own sand painting with this simple combination art/history lesson.
History
Layers of Learning history includes cultures from all over world like Ancient South America, Medieval African Kingdoms, and Modern Israel plus all the typical topics like Ancient Egypt and the Renaissance. Explore history hands on with printables, crafts, models, reenactments and more.
World War One and the Battle of Mons
This post has a printable timeline of World War One to assemble as well as a hands-on 3D map to build of the first battle of World War One, the Battle of Mons. There’s a cool legend about angels protecting the British.
Cold War Map of the World
Color a map of the Cold War world. The USA and NATO versus the USSR and the Warsaw pact. The map also shows “hot spots” where actually wars broke out and places where guerrillas were operating.
World War II Printable Planes and the Battle of Britain
Print, color, and craft planes from WWII. Many of these planes fought in the Battle of Britain, one of the earliest battles of WWII.
Ancient Greek Philosophers
This exploration about the “big three” ancient Greek philosophers is for high schoolers. Learn about Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato and their ideas.
Book of Years: A Timeline of World History
The Book of Years is a timeline you research, color, and write yourself.
Ancient Rome and the Legend of the Capitoline Geese
Print and color a booklet of the legend of the Capitoline geese, who saved Rome from invading Gauls.
Northeast Woodland Tribes Project
Research one of the Northeast Woodland tribes that early settlers to the Americas would have come across. All ages of kids can make a project about the tribes and then write a research paper about them.
Japanese Shoguns Game
Play a game focusing on the power struggle between shoguns in Japan during the feudal period. Roll dice and win armies of samurai.
Columbus’ First Voyage Map and Craft
Color a map of Columbus’ first voyage. Then, for young ones only, make a spy glass and a captain’s hat.
Renaissance Recipe: Small Cakes
Try a Renaissance recipe by making these small cakes with all of your children.
Medieval Book-Making Craft
Make a medieval book by stitching the pages together and sewing on a cover. Use the book to collect things you learn about the middle ages.