American History Introduction

The Hillsdale K-12 American History Curriculum is a complete collection of lesson plans for teaching American history to K-12 students. This curriculum gives teachers the support to teach well without infringing on their independence and expertise. The resources and guidance provided are adaptable to every classroom in which American History is studied. This guidance includes Hillsdale College-vetted books, online courses, and other resource recommendations; lists of content topics, stories to tell, and questions to ask of students; “Keys to the Lesson” that clarify important points for teachers to keep in mind; student-ready primary sources; and sample assignments, activities, and assessments. 

The Hillsdale College K-12 History & Civics Curriculum is the product of Hillsdale College professors and some of the very best K-12 teachers, both past and present, derived from and created for real classrooms with real students taught by real teachers.