You can easily get your teen involved in history by digging up facts that they would be interested in. Since the US Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, I'll use it as an example. Below I have listed some facts about some of the teenagers who crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower. Arm yourself with them and have a good old fashioned conversation at your turkey dinner, The Teenagers of the Mayflower.

Thank you very much for the idea!
I’ll use it not only with my son, but also with my children at school!
A very original lesson!!!