Middle School History Seminar Online

TCR History Seminar provides a forum for 13 to 15-year-olds to read and discuss History books.

Very few U.S. students are ever asked to read a nonfiction book before they finish high school, and those that do are quite often not reading History books. The goal of the History Seminar is to give middle school students an introduction to History books, and a chance to enjoy them.

We want to create History buffs who want to read for the pleasure of discovering the past and adding both to their academic vocabulary and their knowledge of civilization.

This is an 8-week seminar that takes place on Sundays.

Middle School Summer Camp Online

Our Camp for Middle School students aims to promote a love for history by allowing students to conduct in-depth research into their chosen historical topic. A TCR writing camp always asks students to investigate a historical passion they have. We never tell students what to write about!

During the camp, students will be asked to thoroughly research a historical event or person that interests them. Therefore, prior to the camp, participants are encouraged to talk with their parents (or teachers) about an interesting historical event to analyze during the 10-day camp.

In addition to promoting a love for history, the camp will introduce young historians to skills they will need as they progress through high school. In particular, students will learn reading and writing strategies specific to writing a research paper.

Students will be taught to: develop their chosen topic into a thesis, practice historiography, locate a variety of sources, expand their point of view, incorporate quotes, and create their narrative, to name just a few.