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Timeline tools, primary sources, geography resources, and civics education — bring history to life for every age group.

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Narrative world history in 4 volumes with activity guides, tests, and audiobooks. The gold standard for homeschool history.

Book
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
$15-20/volume
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Free civics and government education games and resources founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Excellent for civic engagement.

Game
Middle School (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Free

Engaging, fast-paced history video series covering world and US history. Great for high school level review.

YouTube
Middle School (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Free

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Animated series about the American Revolution featuring historical figures. Entertaining and educational.

YouTube
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
Free

Literature-based history curriculum using living books. Study guides organize great books into comprehensive history courses.

Course
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
+1
$20-30/guide

Free primary source activities using real documents from the National Archives. Teach history with actual historical records.

Website
Middle School (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Free

Chronological world history curriculum from a Christian perspective. Engaging narrative with activities for all ages.

Course
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
+1
$50-80/volume

Animated educational videos on history, geography, government, and economics with quizzes and activities.

Website
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
$13/mo family

Free map quiz games to learn countries, capitals, states, rivers, and more. Addictive geography practice.

Game
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
+1
Free

Free digital resources from the Smithsonian including images, recordings, and texts for creating custom collections.

Website
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
+2
Free

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