Hillsdale College

American History
& Civics Lessons

Teaching the American Story

You want your students to gain a deep understanding of America’s founding principles, pivotal events, and enduring ideas. Our primary-source driven American History & Civics Curriculum delivers accurate, engaging lessons woven into one cohesive American story—now available at no cost in a refreshed, beautifully redesigned format with additional resources to make teaching easier and more effective.

To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the updated curriculum is ready for immediate download. Start using it today and bring the true story of America to your students this historic year.

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Online Learning

Online Course

Learn from teachers from across the nation as they use their knowledge and experience to bring Hillsdale's K-12 American History & Civics curriculum to life.

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Curriculum

American History & Civics Curriculum

Transform your teaching with the Hillsdale K-12 History & Civics Curriculum which contains complete lesson plans and supplementary primary sources, maps, images, and videos

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U.S. History Timeline & Timeline Song

Help your students understand and visualize the course of our country's history using the U.S. History Timeline and Timeline Song.

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Hillsdale’s K-12 History & Civics Curriculum.

Unit 1 of the American History curriculum is available to preview without signing into an account.

Curriculum Overview

Hillsdale K-12 American History

Kindergarten-2nd Grade American History

3rd-5th Grade American History

6th-8th Grade American History

9th-12th Grade American History

Hillsdale K-12 Civics and Government

6th-8th Grade Civics

9th-12th Grade Government

For All Who Wish to Learn

The Hillsdale K-12 History & Civics Curriculum is a no-cost, top-tier American history and civics curriculum.

Preview History Unit 1