Modern American and World History

About this curriculum

If you already completed Early American History (4-6) and own a copy of A Child's First Book of American History , then purchase this pack that has been customized for you. *Curriculum Pack now includes both a print and digital Teacher Guide This American history homeschool curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade takes students on a journey through the modern era, using carefully curated books to illuminate the most pivotal events in our nation’s history. This explores the Civil War, Reconstruction, the turn of the century, both World Wars, the Dust Bowl, suffrage movement, Civil Rights era, Korean War, Vietnam War, 9/11, and contemporary America. Through impactful literature, students gain a window into our country’s past and will come to appreciate the triumphs and trials of the 20th and early-21st century. Students will engage with critical thinking questions, the included timeline, hands-on activities, and historical recipes that bring history to life while teaching practical skills. Rabbit Trails and online resources offer opportunities for diving deeper, while mapping activities help students understand how geography shaped our nation’s development…