It really is possible for history classes to be exciting and enjoyable for your students! Our course, “Finding the Fun in History Class” is designed to help educators (and especially those in a homeschool setting) discover creative and engaging ways to teach history that will spark their students’ interest and curiosity. Watch this trailer to…
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An (Introductory) Story of Scott Joplin’s Music
Even those who do not recognize the name are familiar with the music. With this eBook, you will become familiar with this important American composer by listening to his greatest hits. This short eBook does not contain a full biography (History Heights has other eBooks for that!) but it is a great introduction and overview,…
The Story of George W. G. Ferris, Jr.
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. was the designer of the Wheel that bears his name, but there is much more to his story than that. The story of George’s life is told using nonfiction reading texts, cartoon-style graphics and is supported by primary source photographs and documents. You will learn of the triumphs and tragedies of…
Henry Ford, Cars…and Charcoal
Henry Ford was known for his innovations in the automotive industry, but did you know that he also had a hand in the development and marketing of charcoal briquettes? In the early 1920s, Ford was looking for a way to use the wood waste from his sawmill operations in Michigan. Ford’s charcoal briquettes were made…
Thrills, Whimsy, and Nostalgia of Amusement Parks
One of the [very few] joys of downsizing is finding things we may have forgotten. Recently, I unearthed the treasure of old home movies. Most were recorded in the 1950s, some before I was born, some after. In the middle of random clips, I found a few moments from Kiddieland, a much loved childhood destination….
Portable Keyboards: What You Need and What You Don’t
Ready to start piano lessons? Looking for a keyboard but don’t know what to get? This fun yet concise eBook will answer all your fundamental questions about what things you need on a keyboard and why you need them! There’s no sales talk, just real, practical information. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking at…
The Story of the Complicated Politics of William Blount
In this eBook biography, we’ll take a look at Blount’s background and how he became involved in these important events, as well as his eventual downfall and political rise again. By the end of this unit study, you’ll have a better understanding of the complicated politics of William Blount and how they impacted American history….
The Story of How the Daughters of Liberty Used the Spinning Wheel
There’s a lot in here! The main story is cleverly presented using colorful storyboards. Videos demonstrate the spinning wheel and how to use a drop spindle. A variety of activities, including writing and role-playing, encourage insights and spark discussion on how to engage with people of differing viewpoints. Extra resource pages provide more ways the…
The Story of Historical Markers
We’ll see how the wording on the markers has changed through the years, and discover the challenges facing historians when creating a marker. Activities include creating a journal of the markers you find and designing your own historical marker following the guidelines required by many marker sponsors. Even if your travel is mostly of the…
The Story of the Ferris Wheel
The director of the 1893 World’s Fair, Daniel Burnham, issued a challenge for something to be built for the 1893 Columbian Exposition (Chicago World’s Fair) which would rival the Eiffel Tower. George W.G. Ferris, Jr. came through with the idea that became the iconic image of the fair, the Ferris wheel. The original Ferris wheel…
The Story of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, America’s First Celebrity Superstar
The story of how William Cody the man became Buffalo Bill the legend is fascinating. Buffalo Bill had two separate but related careers. He was an Indian scout and guide, and lived a life of adventure that others only dreamed about. But when novelists told thrilling tales about him–and added some details of their own–…
The Story of Apples in Early America
There are lots of “apple” books and unit studies, but older kids need to enjoy the apple fun, too. It is amazing how quickly apples became a major crop in the early United States. It wasn’t long after the European colonists began arriving that apple orchards became a significant part of every farm! In addition…
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