Amber Said:

Do we need to waste our resources to teach irrelevant age old history to our children in Schools?

We Answered:

History is very relevant. The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Kids may not like, or understand the need for, studying ancient history but as they mature they will begin to see the connection. Now....if man could just learn from their mistakes so they wouldn't keep repeating them.

Kurt Said:

Modern History Resources - Please suggest!?

We Answered:

History Channel could keep you in video tapes, as soon as the class starts, TV goes thru events.

All classes cover History - books are events.

5 / 6 o'clock news is History daily quiz. SportsCenter covers History.

A mechanic has to know the history of a current automobile to repair them.

Everyone lives at a location determined by History. and Science.

Roland Said:

where are some great resources for teaching the history of Independence day to kids age 6-10?

We Answered:

Yes, you!
Tell your children about their own family and how they helped to build this country into what it is today.

Jessie Said:

What portion or type of history should be taught to grade schoolers - (High School Jr High )?

We Answered:

I think history should be taught from a radical perspective. A genuine class interpretation, exploitation, imperialism in development of countries and tolerance. Not the usual crap about historical figures, memorizing data about them.Change agents are important, like Trudeau in Canada or FDR in the US, the origins of wars also. I recommend Howard Zinn's A people's history of the US, and Lies my Teachers told me. I would appreciate learning about similar books in Canada

Arnold Said:

Looking for good history resources?

We Answered:

I don't know the age of your children...but there are many sites that could make learning history fun for kids. I just entered "learn about history" in search and found these.