Three of us in from our Co-op were talking after Mass about my friend, Jen’s American History class. We all agree on an immersive approach. Jen suggested little games. The kids might try playing games from the history period they are studying. My friend, Christine, offered loads of graphic nonfiction and comics for American History. We talked about field trips to Civil War sites; we live in Virginia where history abounds. Lastly, there are loads of museums within two hours of home: Marine Corps Museum, Mt.Vernon, Ferry Farm, to name a few. Have you heard about borrowing education or traveling trunks? How about making crafts specific to the period? How did people worship?
You can replicate this approach, too. Jen is using Stobaugh’s AmericanHistory textbook as an outline. She is collecting materials enhance her class: posters, comics, videos, and Drive Through History. Take inspiration from the hands-on history book below. Now saturate your program with loads and loads of fun to round out your program and bring history to life!
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