In the previous post I mentioned having difficulty deciding about a history course. I know that I'd like somehow to include a family history project.  I've researched our family history and had some success, but would like to include the kids.  Fortunately, we haven't strayed too far from our ancestors' dwelling place. We have deep East Tennessee roots.

So as I am typing and thinking out loud here, perhaps this would be a neat project for the kids. It could include mapping, computer skills, interviewing and communication skills, language arts, history and social studies, and research skills. Hmmmm.....I think we could even fit in a few field trips.  I know where my Great-Great-Grandfather's log cabin used to be. Making pictures and videorecordings would be an interesting diversion from reading and worksheets.  The more I think about it, the more I like it.

I'll let you know what I decide. Have any of you done this in your homeschool? How did it turn out?