YouTube Channels to Supplement Your Homeschool History Curriculum

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284: YouTube Channels to Supplement Your Homeschool History Curriculum

These are all YouTube channels you can use to supplement your homeschool history curriculum and make history lessons more engaging for students

For even more ideas, visit this Facebook post by the Homeschool Historian.

1. The History Channel:
   • Offers a wide range of history-related content, including documentaries and series on various historical periods and events.
   • Provides in-depth and well-researched content suitable for older students

1. Crash Course:
   • Offers entertaining videos on U.S. and world history.
   • Known for high production quality, engaging visuals, and clear explanations.
   • Speaks fast!
2. Khan Academy:
   • Provides extensive history content with a focus on detailed explanations and thorough coverage of historical events.
   • Sometimes a little dry
3. Tom Ritchie:
   • Focuses on AP courses, but useful for everyone
   • Offers a serious yet engaging teaching style, with visual aids similar to Crash Course.
4. Heimler’s History:
   • Known for concise and engaging history lessons, usually 5-7 minutes long
   • Uses clear explanations and visual aids to help students grasp complex historical concepts
5. Mr. Betts Class:
   • Provides historically accurate content through parodies, cartoons, and memes.
   • Bridges the gap between modern media and educational content, making history relatable and enjoyable for students.
6. Horrible Histories:
   • British series, ideal for middle school students
   • Features reenactments and comedic presentations of historical events.
   • Covers European and some American history, including topics like ancient civilizations and world wars.
7. The Daily Bellringer:
   • Provides quick, engaging history lessons designed to capture students’ attention
   • Uses a lively and dynamic teaching style to make historical events and concepts memorable.
8. Hip Hughes:
   • Known for energetic and enthusiastic teaching, covering a wide range of historical topics.
   • Combines humor with clear explanations to make history accessible and fun for students of all ages.

Tips for Using These Channels:

• Use these channels as supplements to a primary history curriculum.
• Pair video lessons with assignments to ensure active learning and retention.
• Utilize platforms like Edpuzzle, Kahoot, Quizizz, and Quizlet to incorporate quizzes and interactive elements.
• Encourage note-taking and discussions to make the learning experience more interactive.

History Classes from FundaFunda Academy mentioned in this episode

• World History (high school)
• US History (high school)
• World War 2 Year by Year web-based unit study (4th – 8th grade)
• Who’s Who in World War 2 web-based unit study (4th – 8th grade)

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