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  We published a book on African American history . So, I was pondering the disappearance of African American curriculum, thanks to anti-DEI and Woke politics. As a homeschooling parent and administrator, the censorship of curriculum really bothers me... so I thought, and I thought. Then I realized that everything you need to know about African American History is available... in stories, novels and plays. So the book I wrote is actually a literature guide to African American history. It lists, in order of historical periods, fiction and nonfiction books and plays that a person could read to get a full understanding of the history attached to it. Each piece of literature listed tells you the date, setting, synopsis, and essay prompts. Books reviewed include stories from pre-colonial Africa, slavery, reconstruction, civil rights, and modern voices. Check it out and let me know what you think. https://amzn.to/3GFopsA

 Do you believe they were thorough, or do you believe it as part of a cover-up surrounding John F Kennedy's death?  Kennedy's sudden death left the nation in mourning and fueled suspicion. After the assassination, questions and conspiracy theories increased public interest in a thorough investigation. President Lyndon B. Johnson acted quickly to investigate Kennedy's assassination.  On November 29, 1963, one week after Kennedy's death,  Johnson established the Warren Commission, officially called the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy.  Chief Justice Earl Warren chaired the commission, which included former CIA director Allen Dulles, future president Gerald Ford, and others. The Warren Commission investigation of Kennedy's assassination and death included witness testimonies, ballistics reports, and medical exams. The findings released in September 1964 reiterated that  Lee Harvey Oswald alone killed President Kennedy from the ...

 such as gun control.  For example, the reason the NRA was even started was because Union soldiers weren't very good with guns during the civil war.  Do you think this is worth discussing with students? 

 We decided to add some videos on Today in History, I am hoping to keep it going for a couple years in order to populate a full years worth of the most interesting facts:  So far I have made videos on The Mayflower compact and the  Economic Aryanization Decree in Nazi Germany

I think the coolest thing about studying history is the massive amount of information that exists regarding it. But how do you know that information is correct?  Can you even trust textbooks?    Here are some tips to help you explore and learn about history. 

 Here is the first of our Teen-led series on history.  History is more than just a collection of dates and events; it is the very tapestry of our human experience. It shapes our present and molds our future. Through this series, we will showcase the profound significance of studying history and the countless reasons why it should hold a special place in our hearts and minds. Join us as we unearth the stories of great civilizations, iconic leaders, revolutionary movements, and ordinary people who changed the course of history. Discover how understanding the past can provide invaluable insights into contemporary issues, offering wisdom for a brighter tomorrow. Prepare to be enlightened, inspired, and engaged as we embark on this unforgettable expedition through time. History, as we will show, is not just a subject—it's a key to unlocking the mysteries of the human experience. Welcome to "Unlocking the Past" – a series that will forever change your perspective on the world a...

 Honestly, I am not sure how to get the word out further.  For years, on my youtube channel, whenever I mentioned writing a curriculum, folks have told me they wanted whatever I wrote. I finally pulled it together, created, tested, and wrote a curriculum that is to be released in August.  We have put it on a Kickstarter for pre-orders to make sure we can pay our editors (they are getting paid regardless), but we would like to release the first run without going broke.  No need to fill out a form for the waiting list anymore, you can go right to Kickstarter.  Here is the link:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cheesepress/a-cheese-press-history-ancient-history  Here is a long-form video that explains more about the curriculum.  Who is it for?  Homeschoolers who want the full history story from early man (Ancient History) to modern times. The first of 4 volumes will be released in August.  Parents of public school students who you want...

The series continues- College Prep Homeschooling: 8th-grade history and language arts. I teach these two subjects as one cohesive unit.  Find out how. Find out why.  Here are the notes from the video White paper on weaving literature into social studies; https://britannicalearn.com/wp-conten... Book lists for novels set in other countries for children and teens. https://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/books... In addition to reading for Language Arts, students should be using a grammar/writing workbook. Here are some good options. Editor in Chief, Critical Thinking Company https://amzn.to/2y1AeFT SAT Reading and Writing Prep https://amzn.to/2Mgtlnc Holt McDougal World Geography https://amzn.to/2JEpHBM (Teachers version) Holt McDougal World History https://amzn.to/2Mgr3EC The Critical Thinking Company, World History Detective https://amzn.to/2y1AeFT Sparknotes.com has online questions that your student can answer for many of the novels you can choose...

American History for Middle School and High School The Simple Homeschool Presents Raising Refounders "shovel ready history for the masses".  This online program  teachers all about the founding fathers of our country and has a full years American History Curriculum.  Government Curriculum, free with shipping  This is  Choosing Our President and history curriculum  is sponsored by Mike Huckabee.  It claims to teach history without bias. Learn Our History’s latest DVD, Election Day: Choosing Our President, is a great way to get your kids excited about the upcoming presidential election.  Your kids will join a group of time traveling history students who go back in time to meet past presidents and understand how the United States election process came to be.  History and more for Kids Kidipede , is a site that middle school homeschoolers will enjoy. It allows you to research to your hearts content form many subj...

This is part 3 of my curriculum recap series.  Please scroll to the bottom for other subjects.  This installment specifically covers history in the high school years.  Before the high school years, I feel that history should be taught chronologically.  Personally, I prefer that it also be taught chronologically in the high school years as well, but for the college bound student, that is not always possible. To keep things interesting, and for continuity's sake, I always pair my literature choices with the history/social studies unit.  You can find my k-12 language arts plan here. American History: Each of my kids actually did two year of American History.  There is just so much information to cover.  We used Hippocampus.org , and studied Discovery to Civil War the first year and

 The other day, I wrote about my anxiety about teaching the hard parts of American History , most specifically black history.  The good news, is that once I write these things down and get them out of my heart, I am pretty much over it. Now I get to enjoy the good parts about it.  Yesterday we spent an hour discussing westward expansion and