technology that was available when you were a child,
inventions and discoveries that were made,
economic conditions,
presidents, and
famous heroes and celebrities.

Involve other family members in your studies by having your child interview a relative. Let

your child listen to grandpa talk about his childhood, and ask questions such as:

How did people communicate?
How did people entertain themselves?
How did most people earn a living?
What was the political/economic climate?
What has changed for the better or worse?

During the interviews, your child is not only bonding with a family member, he is learning

about another era.

Supplement these discussions with historical fiction, nonfiction books and documentaries.

Have a history encyclopedia available and search for information on the internet. As a

related homeschool field trip, visit a living history museum.

Don't forget to study your family tree. Learn about famous people and events from your

family's homeland. Find out why your ancestors decided to migrate, and think about the

traditions you have lost or maintained.

Study stories, traditions, food and dress from your family's country of origin. Compare and

contrast them with those of the country in which you currently live. Include homeschool

writing activities in your studies by creating a family scrapbook, journal or newsletter.