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Modern U.S. and World History (11-12)
Modern U.S. and World History (11-12)
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Jump into the adventure and drama of 1850 to 2000 with this in-depth and literature-rich study for 11-12th grade students. This one-year study will take your student from Antebellum to modern day while covering the American Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrial Revolution, Turn of the Century, WWI, Communism, Socialism, Nazism, WWII, Korean War, Cold War, China's Cultural Revolution, Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, modern technology, and the War on Terror. Students will read some of the best literature available on this incredible and dynamic time period by renowned authors Harper Lee, Albert Marrin, Paul Johnson, Martin Gilbert, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Stephen Crane, Richard E. Kim, and more.
This American history homeschool curriculum for high school is a comprehensive one-year study designed for 11th and 12th grade students. Spanning from 1850 to the early 2000s, this curriculum explores major historical events such as the American Civil War, Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution, both World Wars, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the War on Terror. Students will read impactful books by renowned authors including Harper Lee, Paul Johnson, Albert Marrin, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, offering a rich exploration of United States and world history.
Through award-winning texts like Uncle Tom’s Cabin, To Kill a Mockingbird, Night, and The Red Badge of Courage, homeschool students will gain deep insight into the struggles and triumphs that shaped modern society. This course fosters critical thinking and independent learning through literary analysis, essay writing, and discussion.
The teacher guide equips parents with simple lesson plans, discussion questions, writing prompts, vocabulary, and an answer key. This homeschool history curriculum supports families in delivering meaningful instruction while preparing students for college-level work.
Ideal for high school students, this American history curriculum awards one credit in Modern World History, American History, or Literature. It’s a perfect fit for homeschool parents seeking a rigorous yet flexible approach to modern history.
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Grades
11th, 12th
Pace
3-4 lessons/week for 1 year study
Time Per Lesson
90–120 minutes
Number of Lessons
124 lessons
Subjects Covered
History, Social Studies, Literature
Cultivate Character
The right books paired with the right questions build empathy. Our studies include impactful stories and questions that develop moral reasoning.
Learning, Everywhere
Our studies include ideas for taking your homeschool out of the home, because learning happens everywhere.
Critical Thinking
Our Socratic-style questions encourage students to explore perspectives and build critical thinking skills.
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Books Curated For Impact
We handpick timeless, award-winning literature to nurture learning and character development.
Experts Behind Every Lesson
Crafted by educators with expertise in history, children’s literature, English, science and education.
Created By Homeschoolers
We’ve been there. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the real-life challenges and joys of homeschooling.
40 Years of Curriculum
Decades of experience supporting homeschool families with beloved and time-tested curriculum.