Modern American

A literature-rich, hands-on Modern American History curriculum for ages 9+. Explore the Second Industrial Revolution through the Civil Rights Movement with engaging stories, projects, and open-and-go lessons designed for independent or family-style learning.

Aligned with approximately 50% of both 5th and 8th grade standards, this course is an excellent next step after Early American History (see full standards alignment for details). 

Please note that most of the individual activities listed are already included in the full-year curriculum and do NOT need to be purchased separately.

“I can’t say enough good things about this Social Studies curriculum—it’s exactly what we were looking for. It’s truly open-and-go and fits into our homeschool days without stress, which makes such a difference. The balance of crafts, literature pairings, and meaningful learning keeps us all engaged and excited. Jen’s passion for history shines on each page, she makes Social Studies feel fun instead of overwhelming. My kids are involved and really absorbing what they’re learning. It’s become one of the happiest, easiest parts of our week.” - D. Schwartz