Summer History and Geography

History helps us understand other people and societies and provides us with a sense of identity. Learning history can be accessed in many ways outside of textbooks. Biographies, plays, documentaries, historical landmarks, and museums are just a few ways to learn history outside of the classroom.

1. Find local re-enactment events and historical societies.
2. Visit historical landmarks and museums.
3. Make a salt map of your city, state, or country.
4. Map locations you are traveling to during the summer or the locations of family and friends.
5. Research the history of the location you are traveling to or your city.
6. Ask family members or friends about historical events they witnessed. Write about what you learned.
7. Research one person in history (map where they lived, what they stood for, etc.).

Learning History Websites

• A Book in Time
• BBC History 
• PBS History Detectives 
• Best History Resources 

Many cities also have events. See the following links.

• Volunteer Match
• In the Houston area
• In the Austin area
• In the DFW area

Also see:

• Summer Science
• Summer Mathematics
• Summer English
• Summer Arts