Arizona History Day for Homeschoolers

REVIEW OF THE EVENT:

AFHE’s first Airzona History Day for Homeschoolers a resounding success! After attending the Arizona History day, over 150 homeschooling parents and children know much more about our beautiful state than they did before. We enjoyed seeing a slide show of stunning pictures while listening to beautiful music. Next we learned about how much our state has changed and grown from its founding in 1912 through our living history and other speakers. After a picnic lunch in the courtyard of the Arizona Historical Society museum in temperate and beautiful spring weather, we did a hands-on craft, interactive notebook activity full of facts about our state, and toured the museum to round out our day. Every attendee left with a goody bag filled with Arizona magazines, resources, a wildlife poster and Arizona timeline all donated to us. The staff at the Arizona Historical Society worked hard to provide us with a venue unmatched for its functionality and beauty. Thank you to the planning committee and all the attendees who made this one-day unit study on our state such a valuable learning tool and jumping-off point for further appreciation for our state. Everyone who attended will undoubtedly be incorporating some new “Arizona” inspired field trips into their curriculum plans for next year!

 

NOTE:    We had an overwhelming response and this event is now full.   We cannot accept any more registrations.  We hope you'll join us in 2009!

AFHE is hosting an exciting new event for Arizona homeschoolers!

Homeschooling families with students ages 6-17 are invited to join us for our first Arizona History Day for Homeschoolers*

*Must be a homeschooler in accordance with A.R.S. 15-802 with an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool on file with the county school superintendent. See "Definition of a Homeschooler" on the AFHE web site at http://www.afhe.org/homeschooler_definition.htm.

The AFHE Arizona History Day for Homeschoolers will be held at the Arizona Historical Society Museum, a state-of-the-art cultural center. Participating students will enjoy a true Arizona unit study including:

•  A museum tour
•  A presentation by a living history re-enactor
•  Creating an Arizona notebook to take home with you
•  A hands-on Arizona project
•  Learning about many aspects of our great state including some of its history, government, natural beauty, resources, industry, state symbols, and climate.

DATE:   Monday, March 10, 2008
TIME:    9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
PLACE:  Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park
             1300 N. College Ave, Tempe (Near Loop 202 and Scottsdale Road)
COST:    AFHE Members $5 per student
             Non-AFHE Members $7 per student
             Parents are free

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 150 PEOPLE (students and parents)

This program is designed for homeschooled students ages 6-17. We encourage parents to make arrangements for younger siblings so that we can focus on the school-age students without distraction. Nursing babies are, of course, welcome.

Click here for registration form (pdf)

Send registration form and check payable to AFHE to:

AFHE
Attn: History Day
P.O. Box 2035
Chandler, AZ 85244-2035

Registration for this event can also be done at the AFHE Booth in the Exhibit Hall at the Homeschool Convention July 20 and 21.

LUNCH: Bring sack lunches and a blanket for a picnic at nearby Papago Park during the lunch break.

QUESTIONS:

Contact AFHE at homeschool@afhe.org, 602-235-2673 voice mail