History is one of those subjects that can be dry and boring (do you remember your history textbooks from elementary school?) or filled with fun and adventure.
I don’t know about you, but I prefer history lessons that are filled with fun and adventure!
History with Heirloom Audio Productions
One of the best ways to make history come alive is with great books – and the historical novels written by G.A. Henty are classics that many homeschool families enjoy. The people behind Heirloom Audio Productions, understanding the value in his novels, have created dramatized audio versions of some of Henty’s best stories. Now that’s what I call fun history!
Learn about the Roman invasion of Britannia in Beric the Briton, King Alfred in The Dragon & the Raven, the Civil War in With Lee in Virginia, William Wallace in In Freedom’s Cause, and Sir Francis Drake in Under Drake’s Flag. Best of all, Heirloom Audio provides downloads filled with plenty of learning ideas.
A Look at each Audio Adventure
Each of the Audio Adventures from Heirloom Audio Productions includes a two-disc CD set featuring one of G.A. Henty’s novels. These aren’t simply retellings of his novels – they are full dramatized productions featuring a stellar cast of well-known actors (to name just a few: John Rhys-Davies, Sean Astin, Helen George, Jim Weiss, Joanne Froggatt, and Billy Boyd).
Besides the fabulous audio drama, you’ll also find study guides – taking the learning to a new level! Each CD set comes with a small booklet that includes a link to a free study guide download that is filled with plenty of ways to turn each dramatized novel into a complete study. {Some of the audio adventures come with an abridged version of study guide along with the CDs.}
Each full Study Guide Includes:
- ‘Listening Well’ Questions
- ‘Thinking Further’ Questions
- Defining Words
- Book ideas for further reading
- Bible Study outlines
- Notes about historical characters & events
Best of all, you can create a complete history unit study – all with one CD set and the corresponding study guide.
Each CD track includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as vocabulary words. Use the questions to discuss the story with all your children, add in narration assignments for younger children, and use the discussion questions to talk about the story or even as essay assignments for older students.
Along with the historical notes, book suggestions, activity ideas, and Bible study notes, you have everything you need for a full study – all centered around one fabulous story.
Why we Love Heirloom Audio Productions
We’ve really enjoyed listening to the audio adventures from Heirloom Audio Productions. They are so well-done (even the cases are beautiful!) and all of us have appreciated learning more about these historical figures and time periods.
They are perfect for summer road trips, family Bible study (with the included Bible Study outlines), or for creating a well-rounded history unit. I’m sure you could come up with even more ideas!
The audio adventures from Heirloom Audio Productions are a great resource for learning about history. Make your history lessons come alive with G.A. Henty novels and Heirloom Audio Productions!
I’m not the only one who enjoys this resource. Here’s another review from a fellow Curriculum Choice author:
- Kyle’s review of In Freedom’s Cause by Heirloom Audio Productions
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~ Written by Tonia L from The Sunny Patch
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