U.S. History & Literature-Based Homeschool Curriculum

Explore the depths of U.S. History with this comprehensive literature-based homeschool curriculum, designed to immerse students in the captivating story of the United States. From the Mayflower to modern times, students will engage with key events, influential figures, and important debates that have shaped the nation.

Delve Into U.S. History

This U.S. History curriculum offers a thrilling journey through time, where students will:

• Experience pivotal moments in U.S. history, from early colonization to present-day events.
• Examine the people, events, and debates that have molded the United States.
• Celebrate those who fought for freedom and justice, while critically evaluating the country’s missteps through multiple perspectives.

Virtual Platform for Enhanced Learning

For added flexibility, the curriculum offers an optional online platform. This virtual tool provides students with access to reading schedules, assessments, and instant auto-grading results. Parents can track progress, review student work, and customize assessments, all from a computer or mobile device. Virtual courses must be started within 6 months of purchase, and students have 12 months from their start date to complete the course.

History & Geography Integration

This curriculum includes a variety of engaging and informative books that offer critical insights into U.S. history, such as Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story, The Watsons Go to Birmingham, and Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation. These texts, along with others like Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule and Which Way to the Wild West?, provide students with a rich historical context through interesting narratives, photos, and illustrations. Additional details are provided in the Parent and Student Guides to deepen understanding and offer a balanced view of historical events.

Literature & Language Arts

Designed to complement the history material, the Literature & Language Arts portion of the curriculum includes classic works like Huckleberry Finn, The Tempest, and Fever 1973. These literary treasures foster writing skills, vocabulary expansion, cultural literacy, and critical thinking. The Language Arts guide aligns closely with the literature, helping students develop analytical and creative writing abilities while exploring meaningful ideas, characters, and situations.

Required Resources

To help organize the course materials, students will need two 3” binders with tabs to keep the Parent and Student Guides together. Additionally, the Timeline Book is a required resource for the curriculum.

Perfect for any homeschool student, this U.S. History & Literature-Based Homeschool Curriculum provides a well-rounded educational experience that blends historical study with literary exploration, fostering a love for learning and critical thinking.