Minnesota Historical Society – History at Home: Comprehensive Minnesotan History

MNHS' History at Home offers some resources for general US History, but is mainly focused on Minnesotan History. MNHS' History at Home fulfills a niche in Minnesotan History. This resourced was created by the Minnesotan Historical Society, Minnesota's oldest cultural institution, to preserve Minnesotan History. Parents and students may choose from the array of readings, videos, and activities offered on the website to use. If you happen to live in Minnesota and want to learn about its history, this is perfect for you. Otherwise, there are some general US history offerings. This is a niche site that doesn't offer much for those not in Minnesota.

Grades: K-8, some content can be for all ages

Cost: Everything offered from the site is free.

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: Website

Time required: The amount of time spent is up to the discretion of the students, but a few videos or readings could be about 20 minutes.

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  Screens are optional

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Yes, kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver

Prep Time:  No prep time required

Other characteristics

Modality: Audio, Visual

Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student

Educational Philosophy:

Other characteristics:   Hands-on, Project-based, Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: No, there is no assessment component

State Standards: Doesn't seem relevant

Teacher Accounts:

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Purchase:  https://www.mnhs.org/historyathome