If you are trying to limit computer time, I wouldn't do Brain Pop...it is great, and I use it for when I need to get things done so I won't be interrupted, but you will likely run into the same prob. It is supposed to be used as a guide to HS, a starting point to jump off from to more depth...but left alone, they just watch all the videos. At least they are educational. But it is too easily overdone, IMHO.

DK Readers makes some awesome timelines of history books, very visually engaging. I am also just starting to try to find a history curriculum... (In fact I am trying to find everything right now;)

I am thinking about ordering Susan Wise, (Well Trained Mind) history books. Visually they are bland, but I understand they are great read alouds, that also have tons of refs for further library book getting. This is not a do it on your own curriculum.
It is designed to be done hand in hand with adult. So if you just need free time for yourself, but want to keep 'em engaged, maybe just a great stack of books from the library that are nonfiction will spark his interest.

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