How to Use the Site
The History Detective Kids Web site is designed to help kids
explore and solve history mysteries. The interactive content
in this site provides kids with everything they need to know
to become a History Detective and investigate a question or
topic from start to finish. The site is set up for a kid to
use on his or her own, with a friend, or with a parent or
teacher.
Researching History With Your Child
There are many ways to encourage your child to research history. Trips to the library, to municipal buildings for government records, and even through family photo albums are engaging activities. If your child uses the Internet for research, review and approve the sites he visits for accuracy and safety.
Site Content
Home Page
The homepage introduces kids to what's on the site. A child is invited to personalize the site by typing in her name. Note: When kids personalize they get their own HDK pass. No personal information is collected or stored.
Codebreaker
The Codebreaker helps kids play games, solve mysteries and look up words. Kids should check it often for new clues & ideas! You might find it helpful too!
Games
Kids can play games to practice and develop their sleuthing skills.
History Scene Investigators
In this brand new game, detectives hop on the History Shuttle, look out the window at the interactive map, and decipher a history mystery using historical clues.
How Old is This House
This game is a lesson in American architectural style. Detectives check our online houses for clues and determine what year the house was built.
Guess the Year
Kids unpack a time capsule buried in the 1960s or 1970s. Take a trip together down memory lane!
Eye Spy
Detectives explore what's under the magnifying glass each week
History Detective Quizzes
Detectives test their social studies and history skills. Try them together for some family fun!
Detective Kit
Tools of the Trade shows kids some household tools that are useful to a History Detective. Kids can also assemble their own Detective Kit by printing bookmarks, business cards, labels, and more. The printable Super Sleuth Detective Notebook is designed for kids to print out and take with them on their next mission.
Use the booklist to get recommendations of classic history mysteries like Harriet the Spy, Nate the Great, Johnny Z, Sammy Keyes and more. Compiled by a consulting librarian, books are listed in order from easiest to the more challenging reads.
The Vault
The Vault is an online archive of mysterious objects found by History Detectives like your kids and sent to this web site. No personal information (beyond first name, age, and state) will be displayed.
Classroom Curriculum
This section presents exciting lesson plans for middle and high school students. Teachers, check it out!
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