HISTORY CURRICULUM, Grades 6-12

TRADITIONAL TEXTBOOKS
These curricula are the California state-adopted, or mostly standards-aligned programs. They are the easiest way to insure that your child is covering the state standards for their grade level. These curricula have components that address the needs of children with visual, auditory, and often kinesthetic learning styles.

GRADE
CURRICULUM

PUBLISHER
(Vendor)

COPYRIGHT
MEETS CA STANDARDS
6 - 8 Discovering Our Past, CA Edition
6 - Ancient Civilizations
Website Self-Quizzes, Activities, Weblinks, and more.
7 - Medieval and Early Modern Times

Website Self-Quizzes, Activities, Weblinks, and more.
8 - The American Journey to World War I
Website Self-Quizzes, Activities, Weblinks, and more.

6 - 8: CDE Ordering and Pricing
Glencoe / McGraw-Hill
2006
Yes
6 - 8

Holt California Social Studies
6 - World History, Ancient Civilizations
7 - World History, Medieval to Early Modern Times
8 - US History, Independence to 1914

Student edition also comes as an interactive Student Edition CD-ROM, and as an Audio CD.
Student Editions can also be made accessible online after purchase of a Student Edition and Teacher Edtion. Contact Shelley Ross, curriculum@ieminc.org.
Affordable Interactive Skills Tutor CD-ROM. Affordable Music of the World CD. Affordable World History Primary Source Library CD-ROM.
State-adopted and aligned to the California standards.
CDE Ordering and Pricing
Visit Holt's California catalogue website,
http://www.hrw.com/ca
Houghton Mifflin Holt McDougal
(formerly Holt, Rinehart, and Winston)
2006
Yes
6 - 8 Prentice Hall Social Studies, CA Edition
6 - Ancient Civilizations
7 - Medieval and Early Modern Times
8 - America: History of our Nation, Independence through 1914

CDE Ordering and Pricing
Pearson Curriculum Group / Prentice Hall
2006
Yes
6 - 8 McDougal Littell CA Middle School Social Studies Series
6 - World History: Ancient Civilizations
7 - World History: Medieval and Early Modern Times
8 - Creating America A History of the United States Beginnings through World War I
CDE Ordering and Pricing
Houghton Mifflin Holt McDougal
(formerly McDougal, Littel and Company)
2006
Yes
6 - 8

Oxford University Press
Before it became state-adopted, this history series has been a homeschool favorite. The "textbook" is comprised of a series of smaller, individual, topic-specific books with great graphics that stimulate interest, a combination that makes them especially appealing to homeschoolers.
6 - The World in Ancient Times
--The Early Human World
--The Ancient Near Eastern World
--The Ancient Egyptian World
--The Ancient South Asian World
--The Ancient Chinese World
--The Ancient Greek World
--The Ancient Roman World
--The Ancient American World
7 - The Medieval and Early Modern World
--The European World, 400-1450
--The Asian World, 600-1500
--The African and Middle Eastern World, 600-1500
--An Age of Empires, 1200-1750
--An Age of Voyages, 1350-1600
--An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800

8 - A History of US (Books 3-8)
--A History of US Book 3: From Colonies to Country
--A History of US Book 4: The New Nation
--A History of US Book 5: Liberty for All?
--A History of US Book 6: War, Terrible War
--A History of US Book 7: Reconstructing America
--A History of US Book 8: An Age of Extremes
CDE Ordering and Pricing

Oxford University Press
2005
Yes
9 - 12 World Geography and Cultures Glencoe 2008  
9 - 12 World History: Modern Times, CA Edition (Approved for a-g)
Other copyright years of this book are not CA Editions, but are national versions that do not align to the CA standards. Make sure your textbook is the 2006 California Edition.
World History: Modern Times, CA Edition, 9-12
Glencoe 2006  
9 - 12 World History: The Modern World, CA Edition (Approved for a-g)
World History: The Modern World, CA Edition, 9-12
Pearson Curriculum Group / Prentice Hall 2007  
9 - 12 The American Vision: Modern Times, CA Edition (Approved for a-g)
Other copyright years of this book are not CA Editions, but are national versions that do not align to the CA standards. Make sure your textbook is the 2006 California Edition.
US History: Modern Times, CA Edition, 9-12 (11th Grade Recommended)
Glencoe 2006  
9 - 12 Economics: Principals in Action, CA Edition (Approved for a-g)
Economics: Principals in Action, CA Edition, 9-12
Pearson Curriculum Group / Prentice Hall 2007  
9 - 12 Economics: Today and Tomorrow, 9-12 (Approved for a-g)
Economics: Today and Tomorrow, 9-12
Glencoe 2008  
9 - 12 Economics: Principles and Practices, 9-12 (Approved for a-g)
Economics: Today and Tomorrow, 9-12
Glencoe 2008  
9 - 12 United States Government: Democracy in Action (Approved for a-g)
United States Government: Democracy in Action, 9-12
Glencoe 2008  
9 - 12 Magruder's American Government, CA Edition (Approved for a-g)
Magruder's American Government, CA Edition, 9-12
Pearson Curriculum Group / Prentice Hall 2006  
AP
9-12
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY (COLLEGE BOARD TEXTBOOKS)

Chambers, Mortimer, et al. The Western Experience. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Coffin, Judith G., and Robert C. Stacey. Western Civilizations. New York: W. W. Norton.

Hunt, Lynn, et al. The Making of the West. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's.

Kagan, Donald, Steven Ozment, and Frank M. Turner. The Western Heritage. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Kagan, Donald, Steven Ozment, and Frank M. Turner. The Western Heritage. TLC (brief) edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Kishlansky, Mark, Patricia O'Brien, and Patrick Geary. Civilization in the West. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Longman.

McKay, John P., Bennett D. Hill, and John Buckler. A History of Western Society Since 1400. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Merriman, John. A History of Modern Europe: From the Renaissance to the Present. New York: W. W. Norton.

Noble, Thomas F. X., et al. Western Civilization: Beyond Boundaries. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Palmer, R. R., Joel Colton, and Lloyd Kramer. A History of the Modern World. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Perry, Marvin. Western Civilization: A Brief History. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Perry, Marvin, et al. Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics, and Society. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Spielvogel, Jackson J. Western Civilization. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing.

Spielvogel, Jackson J. Western Civilization: A Brief History. Vol. 2, Since 1500. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

See the Curriculum Coordinator for curriculum ordering and pricing, Shelley Ross, curriculum@ieminc.org    
HOMESCHOOL FAVORITES
These curricula are often written by subject or needs-specific publishers, single item publishers, or by homeschooling families who know the needs of homeschoolers. The curricula are typically not aligned to the California state standards. They tend to be homeschool user-friendly in that more of the content is in the student edition and less in the teacher edition, there may be fewer teacher manuals, and tests with answer keys are often included in the curriculum package, not in a separate, teacher resource book.
K - 6

Story of the World
Classical approach to learning history. Volumes 1-4 are written for grades K-6 and are also used in middle school, but are not considered high school level content and rigor.
6 - Story of the World, Volume 1 - The Ancients
Correlations available from your ES.

Volume 1 available in book or audio. Combo pack includes book, student activity pages, tests. Inquire about the Story of the World Timeline.

7 - Story of the World, Volume 2 - The Middle Ages
Correlations available from your ES.
Volume 2 available in book or audio. Combo pack includes book, student activity pages, tests. Inquire about the Story of the World Timeline.
Who In the World? Biographies: A series of famous figures from history that corresponds well with Volume 2. Available book or audio.
8 - Story of the World, Volume 4 - The Modern Age

Correlations available from your ES.
Volume 3 available in book or audio. Combo pack includes book, student activity pages, tests. Inquire about the Story of the World Timeline.
Peace Hill Press: http://www.peacehillpress.com
A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/

~Peace Hill Press
~A Brighter Child
2006
School created correlations are available. Ask your ES.
1 - 12 History Odyssey
Classical-based history program. Study Guide has check-off lesson plans that direct the students assignments in the resource materials.
1-4: Level 1
Ancients
Middle Ages
Early Modern
Modern Times
5-8: Level 2
Ancients
Middle Ages
Early Modern
Modern Times
9-12: Level 3
Ancients
Middle Ages
Early Modern
Modern Times

To use most closely aligned to the California standards:
Grade 6 - Level 2 Ancients
Grade 7 - Level 2 Middle Ages
Grade 8 - Early Modern; Modern Times
A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/
Rainbow Resource Center: http:www.rainbowresource.com/

~A Brighter Child
~Rainbow Resource Center
 
No
6 - 8

Oxford University Press
Before it became state-adopted, this history series has been a homeschool favorite. The "textbook" is comprised of a series of smaller, individual, topic-specific books with great graphics that stimulate interest, a combination that makes them especially appealing to homeschoolers.
6 - The World in Ancient Times
--The Early Human World
--The Ancient Near Eastern World
--The Ancient Egyptian World
--The Ancient South Asian World
--The Ancient Chinese World
--The Ancient Greek World
--The Ancient Roman World
--The Ancient American World
7 - The Medieval and Early Modern World
--The European World, 400-1450
--The Asian World, 600-1500
--The African and Middle Eastern World, 600-1500
--An Age of Empires, 1200-1750
--An Age of Voyages, 1350-1600
--An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800

8 - A History of US (Books 3-8)
--A History of Us Book 3: From Colonies to Country
--A History of Us Book 4: The New Nation
--A History of Us Book 5: Liberty for All?
--A History of US Book 6: War, Terrible War
--A History of US Book 7: Reconstructing America
--A History of US Book 8: An Age of Extremes
CDE Ordering and Pricing

Oxford University Press
2005
Yes
World History,
American History: Part 1, American History: Part 2, Economics, American Government
Parallel Alternative Strategies for Students (PASS)
This downloadable curriculum program was developed through special funds provided by the State of Florida. Its goal is to offer "more understanding in less time" and "help students with learning needs achieve success in the classroom". Download the free Student Guides. Request access to download free Teacher Guides. Can use as a stand-alone or while waiting for curriculum to arrive. Not aligned to CA standards.
http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us/Special%20Documents/Book%20
Subject%20Areas.aspx
   
No
HANDS-ON
Most programs today have a hands-on component to them. Items in this column are here because they have a "more than most" emphasis on being hands-on, which helps our kinesthetic learners. These materials are also often "homeschool favorites" because a hands-on emphasis engages and improves learning for most students.
K - 6

Story of the World
Classical approach to learning history. Volumes 1-4 are written for grades K-6 and are also used in middle school, but are not considered high school level content and rigor.
6 - Story of the World, Volume 1 - The Ancients
Correlations available from your ES.

Volume 1 available in book or audio. Combo pack includes book, student activity pages, tests. Inquire about the Story of the World Timeline.

7 - Story of the World, Volume 2 - The Middle Ages
Correlations available from your ES.
Volume 2 available in book or audio. Combo pack includes book, student activity pages, tests. Inquire about the Story of the World Timeline.
Who In the World? Biographies: A series of famous figures from history that corresponds well with Volume 2. Available book or audio.
8 - Story of the World, Volume 4 - The Modern Age

Correlations available from your ES.
Volume 3 available in book or audio. Combo pack includes book, student activity pages, tests. Inquire about the Story of the World Timeline.
Peace Hill Press: http://www.peacehillpress.com
A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/

~Peace Hill Press
~A Brighter Child
2006
School created correlations are available. Ask your ES.
1 - 12 History Odyssey
Classical-based history program. Study Guide has check-off lesson plans that direct the students assignments in the resource materials.
1-4: Level 1
Ancients
Middle Ages
Early Modern
Modern Times
5-8: Level 2
Ancients
Middle Ages
Early Modern
Modern Times
9-12: Level 3
Ancients
Middle Ages
Early Modern
Modern Times

To use most closely aligned to the California standards:
Grade 6 - Level 2 Ancients
Grade 7 - Level 2 Middle Ages
Grade 8 - Early Modern; Modern Times
A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/
Rainbow Resource Center: http:www.rainbowresource.com/

~A Brighter Child
~Rainbow Resource Center
 
No