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Free History Course Modules, Grades 5-7

28 Nov 20235 Jan 2024

In grades 5-7, students are at a critical stage of development where they are beginning to form their own understanding of the world around them. This is a time when…

Heritage History – 140 Classic Books for High School and Beyond

14 Nov 202120 Sep 2023

Heritage History - 140 Classic Books for High School and Beyond Here are 140 Heritage History Classic Books for high school students and beyond. These history and historical related reading books…

Heritage History – 240 Classic Books for Middle Grades

9 Nov 202121 Sep 2023

Heritage History - 240 Classic Books for Middle Grades Here are 240 Heritage History Classic Books for students in the middle grades (and higher). These history and literature reading books will…

Heritage History – 125 Classic Books for Lower Grades

3 Nov 202117 Apr 2022

Heritage History - 125 Classic Books for Lower Grades This is the series of 125 Heritage History Classic Books for elementary and lower grade students. These books were written about…

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U.S. History For High School Students from The American Pageant

28 Sep 20213 Nov 2023

U.S. History For High School Students from The American Pageant The American Pageant may be the bestselling American U.S. history textbook ever written. It has sold many millions of copies,…

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U.S. History Lessons, Courses and Textbooks, Grades 6-12

23 Sep 20213 Nov 2023

U.S. History Lessons, Courses and Textbooks, Grades 6-12 Presented here are 20 U.S. History lessons, courses and textbook documents for students in grades 6 through 12 (middle - high school).…

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American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving, Grades 4-8

17 Sep 202125 Sep 2023

American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving, Grades 4-8 This is an inspiring and thoughtful lesson unit covering American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving for grades 4 through 8. Written by the National…

Slavery & Freedom and Civil Rights Movement Online Lesson Units

29 Jun 202025 Sep 2023

Slavery and Freedom This virtual journey explores the complexities of slavery and freedom in antebellum Savannah through the lens of the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters. Students can learn about…

History Books for Young Readers, by Jacob & John Abbott

23 Apr 202021 Sep 2023

History Books for Young Readers, by Jacob and John Abbott These history books are written as textbooks for classroom instruction or individual study, for levels ranging from fourth grade through…

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Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities, Materials & Videos

11 May 20194 Mar 2024

Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities, Materials and Videos I have spent the last two weeks researching, reviewing, and gathering these important lessons and activities about the Cherokee Trail of…

22 Lesson Units for U.S. World History & Geography – Grades 5-6

13 Mar 201920 Sep 2023

22 Lesson Units for U.S. World History & Geography for Grades 5-6 These are highly acclaimed history and geography texts and lessons that provide a rich in-depth resource for local…

17 Lesson Units for U.S. World History & Geography – Grades 3-4

13 Mar 201911 Mar 2022

17 Lesson Units for U.S. World History & Geography for Grades 3-4 These are wonderful, highly rated history and geography lessons and texts that offer you an excellent resource to…

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13 U.S & World History Textbooks (K – H.S.)

5 Mar 20193 Nov 2023

13 U.S. and World History Textbooks – Kindergarten – High School These texts, in PDF format, can be used as a primary resource or to enhance curriculum with additional resources…

16 U.S. History Map Lessons

4 Mar 201920 Sep 2023

Here are 13 instructional historic census maps (in .doc format) to help with U.S. history. Each map and lesson correspond to the historical period and contain: 1) U.S. map with…

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