History is an unusual subject. Something that happened a minute ago is history. Today’s teachers, with the use of technology, can teach some subjects in real time. There are trials online, election results, and many news outlets. All of these events become teaching moments.
Technology
Technology has made studying history more fun than ever. Maps can be researched, historic documents can be researched, and educational videos can be viewed. All of these activities engage the student. These technology concepts can also be used at home to make the homework more fun.
Also there are hundreds of apps and interactive games and quizzes that children can use to gain extra help and understanding in a subject.
The Newspaper
Using the newspaper to study us a great way to prevent boredom. A newspaper can be combed from front to back for finding topics, finding research, and being aware of your world. Look at the newspaper either in the morning or evening each day. You may find this will help you with your homework.
Collaborative Work
A child can learn more while working with another student. Homework assignments in which a child can work with another and still learn can be very beneficial. Another reason to have a study buddy might be so that he or she could help you with missed assignments due to absences.
Hands-On
If you are touching, moving, and manipulating objects with your hands you are 100% engaged. Motor skills move an object from static to moving. A child creates this movement and therefore becomes immersed in the work.
Visits
If you can have your student visit historical and important buildings that they will be studying, then you will find they learn more and are more apt to enjoy the subject. If you area is lacking in historic venues, consider weekend day trips if possible. You could visit battlefields, monuments, buildings, homes, and go to hear speakers to enable your history homework to be more fun.
An educator who knows their business, will tell you if a child likes a subject that subject will be easier for then. Also, if a child can become part of the unit, it will be more fun. An example of this might be a tour to Plymouth Rock. If your teacher is not engaging you in this way, then use the ideas above for homework assignments.
