Episode 55: Learning Geography through History
Geography and history are naturally connected. Bring them both to life in your homeschool. Tune in while Stephanie shares practical ways to make this happen using wall maps, timelines, impromptu games, and more. It’s Episode 55 of The Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show—“Learning Geography through History!”
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Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
For more on today’s topic, click on the links to these articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:
- “Geography and History Come Alive through Genealogy”
- “History and Geography Bring the World to Life! A Study of the War of 1812”
- “5 Ways History and Geography Can Be Fun”
- “Bring History to Life”
Additional material provided by The Old Schoolhouse® mentioned by Stephanie in today’s episode:
- Dreams and Designs: Homemade Supplies to Complement Your Homeschool
- Homeschool History Timeline Ideas
- FREE Help Charts
Connect with the TOS App
The Winter issue of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is available on the TOS app. Look inside this edition for homeschool fun and games, how to teach logic and strategy, and writing tips. Take a break and snuggle up—hot chocolate in hand—and read the newest edition from cover to cover to inspire you in 2024. It’s better on the app! HomeschoolApp.com.
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Real resources used by real homeschooling families. Read the geography reviews below for new ideas to introduce into your homeschool!
- Let’s Go Geography
- Carole P. Roman’s History, Geography, Bedtime & Captain No Beard Series
- Memoria Press Geography 1
- Super Teacher Worksheets
Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com
SchoolhouseTeachers.com geography courses allow all students to explore their world without the expense or jet lag. Travel to the lands of the Bible and explore the cultures and beliefs of the people who once lived there.
- All About Maps
- Asia: Trade Route Safari
- Ayo’s Awesome Adventures Around the World for Kids
- Exploring Elementary World Geography
- Living Geography
- Complete List of Geography Courses
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New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next:
- 2/19/24: Episode 56—“Why Am I Depressed and How Do I Cope?” hosted by Heather Vogler of The Old Schoolhouse®
- 2/26/24: Episode 57—“Teacher Helps: Podcasts, books, and blogs” hosted by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com
- 3/4/24: Episode 58—“STEM, STEAM, and Science Fairs. Why Bother?” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
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