I teach a couple of lessons on Thursdays and the girls have lessons, so we don't usually do history outside of reading or possibly finishing some independent work (Sarah). 

On Friday, before we begin our next week's introduction, I erase the items on the markerboard one at a time as the girls take turns sharing what they know about each topic, person, or place.  I accept anything they have to share and use it as a general guage of their learning.