Calendars Unboxed (Digital Magazine)

Calendars Unboxed (Digital Magazine)

$5.99

Learn the history of calendars around the world with this easy to use digital magazine.

For thousands of years, people have used astronomy to track the passage of time.  They created calendars based on the movements of the sun, moon, and stars.  How did we end up with the system we have today?  Travel back in time to visit the Egyptians, the Maya, and other fascinating peoples.

  • Learn about why our weeks have 7 days
  • Make a mobile featuring the Roman and Norse history of weekday and month names
  • Play a card game and learn the Tsalagi (Cherokee) names of the month
  • Explore the included calendars and compare different cultures!
  • Dive deep with recommended reading about timekeeping traditions around the world

…and more!

Full color, 50 page download

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Description

Calendars Unboxed
Unlock the mysteries of timekeeping with Calendars Unboxed! This digital guide explores how cultures across history measured time—from ancient lunar cycles to modern solar systems. Perfect for homeschoolers, this resource connects science, history, and cultural traditions in an engaging way.

What’s Inside Calendars Unboxed?

  • Interactive Activities: Build your own calendar, explore ancient timekeeping methods, and learn how to count months on a turtle shell.
  • Global Perspectives: Learn how the Maya, Egyptians, Romans, and other historic peoples shaped our understanding of days, months, and years.
  • Fun Facts: Did you know Julius Caesar reformed the months of the year or that the Maya considered some days unlucky? Dive into fascinating stories behind the dates and find out who is really to blame for September being the ninth month instead of the seventh.

Hands-On History for Homeschool Families
Our curriculum resources encourage critical thinking and creativity while aligning with educational standards. Each lesson combines storytelling, crafts, and science to make history come alive.

Explore Diverse Calendars:
From the Gregorian system we use today to lunar and lunisolar systems like those in Hebrew and Chinese traditions, discover how people across cultures and centuries tracked the passage of time and the calendars still in use around the world today.

Why Choose Calendars Unboxed?

  • Engaging Content: Tailored for homeschool educators seeking to enrich their history lessons.
  • Interactive Learning: Packed with crafts, puzzles, and activities to deepen understanding.
  • Flexible and Comprehensive: Ideal for learners of all ages and designed to adapt to different teaching styles.

Bring history to life with Calendars Unboxed and inspire your students to explore the science and stories behind how we measure time.

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