Modern American History Curriculum (Ages 9+)
Bring U.S. history to life with this 136-page, literature-rich Modern American History curriculum, designed for ages 9+ and perfect for family-style learning. Covering 1870–1968, students explore the Second Industrial Revolution, immigration, WWI, women’s suffrage, the Great Depression, WWII, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement through stories, hands-on projects, timelines, and map activities.
This course aligns well with both 5th- and 8th-grade standards (covering ~50% of 5th-grade and ~70% of 8th-grade standards) and is the perfect follow-up to Early American History.
What’s Included
- 8 complete units
- Literature lists featuring living books
- Hands-on projects, timelines, and mapping activities
- No-prep worksheets and printables
- Adaptable for multiple grade levels and co-ops
Units Covered
- Second Industrial Revolution
- Immigration to America
- World War I
- Women’s Suffrage
- The Great Depression
- World War II
- The Cold War
- The Civil Rights Movement
Perfect For
- Homeschool families
- Ages 9+ who have already taken Early American History
- Multi-age learning or co-op settings
- Families who love story-based, hands-on history
Created by a homeschool mom of three, this course is engaging, flexible, and open-and-go—making history meaningful and fun for your learners.
📥 Instant Digital Access Included!
Every printed curriculum purchase includes immediate access to the digital edition. Your download link will be emailed automatically after checkout so you can begin using the curriculum while your printed copy is on its way.
📚 This is the PRINTED version. It includes 136 pages of full color in a wire-bound workbook, Unit Introduction cards printed on cardstock, and the digital download.
A digital ONLY version is available here.
