Tag: United States history

  • Victory in Europe, the end of World War 2

    Victory in Europe, the end of World War 2

    Hi! Future Ticia 2024 here, tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and I thought it would be fun to republish this Victory in Europe lesson which shows how D-Day was part of a massive victory plan among the Allies. Now I return you to Past Ticia 2013. Victory in Europe at the end of…

  • Colonial America: natural dyes

    Colonial America: natural dyes

    When we last visited Colonial Williamsburg I spent a good hour talking with the weavers about natural dyes. She laughed and said, “Oh yes, we got all the crunchy granola types who come in and claim to know all about natural dyes. Then they go on to list fruits and vegetables. When you’re struggling to…

  • Exploring History in a World War 2 sub

    Exploring History in a World War 2 sub

    Over the past two decades we’ve watched a changing of the guard. For forty years, our government was run by people who lived through and fought in World War 2. They could point to their service and say, “This is what I gave up for my country.” It’s a bit sad to see that changing…

  • How to give a presentation

    How to give a presentation

    how to give a presentation Do you remember your first formal presentation?  I distinctly remember competing in a fashion show for a pair of pajamas I made.  I “stood” there, stood only in the loosest sense because I spent my entire time talking attempting to do the splits, and then standing back up.  I had…

  • Civil War american history timeline

    Civil War american history timeline

    This year we are studying Texas History, and I’ve been eagerly looking forward to covering the Civil War from a Texas perspective AND to integrate Texas History with American history. I’ve found a great product that is helping create our Civil War American history timeline, and integrating easily with our Texas history lessons. This is…