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Homeschool Social Studies Made Easy

Our engaging, self-paced homeschool social studies courses make it simple for middle school and high school students to learn Civics, Geography, World, & US History. Each course combines short video lessons, guided notes, interactive activities, and knowledge-checks so students learn independently while still building a deep understanding of the content.

"Designed specifically for homeschool families, these online courses give students a clear structure for learning while giving parents confidence that their child is receiving a thorough and engaging social studies education."

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Students of History Homeschool Courses

If you’re homeschooling your child, it’s because you care deeply about their education. We do too. For nearly 20 years, we’ve been creating engaging and thorough social studies lessons used by teachers and homeschool families around the world.

Our self-paced homeschool courses are designed specifically for middle school and high school students. Each course provides a clear structure so students can build knowledge and confidence as they move through the material at their own pace.

Each unit typically includes:

  • Short video lessons that clearly explain key concepts

  • Guided notes worksheets that help students stay focused and organized

  • Interactive notebook activities and readings that reinforce important ideas

  • Auto-graded knowledge-check quizzes to measure understanding

  • Progress tracking so students and parents can see how far they’ve come

  • Primary sources and case studies to make social studies relevant to their lives

Student-Centered Routine

A Clear Learning Path for Your Student

Each Students of History homeschool course is designed as a structured, self-paced learning experience that guides students step-by-step through the material.

Lessons are organized into units so students can easily move through topics while building a strong understanding of history, geography, or government.

Inside each lesson, students follow a clear learning routine that helps them stay engaged and check their understanding as they go.

Because the courses are self-paced, students can move quickly through topics they grasp easily or spend more time reviewing concepts when needed.

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Risk-Free Exploration

Try Any Course 100% Free

Explore the first unit of any Students of History homeschool course completely free. These limited-access options allow you and your student to experience exactly how the course works before committing.

You’ll be able to see how the lessons are organized, watch sample video lessons, and explore the activities and assessments included in the course.

There’s no credit card required and no obligation, just a simple way to see if the course is the right fit for your homeschooler.

US History I: Beginnings to 1877 – Limited Access

Curious if this is the right fit for your student? This option gives you full access to the first unit of the US History so your student can experience the course exactly as it’s designed to be used.

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US History II: 1877 to the Present: Limited Access

Curious if this is the right fit for your student? This option gives you full access to the first unit of the curriculum so your student can experience the course exactly as it’s designed to be used.

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World Geography for Homeschool – Limited Access

Curious if this is the right fit for your student? This option gives you full access to the first unit of the curriculum so your student can experience the course exactly as it’s designed to be used.

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World History Part 1 – Limited Access

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World History Part 2: Limited Access

Curious if this is the right fit for your student? This option gives you full access to the first unit of the curriculum so your student can experience the course exactly as it’s designed to be used.

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Civics & Government for Homeschool – Limited Access

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our
Homeschool Social Studies Courses

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Students of History courses are built from curriculum that has been used by teachers and students around the world. Over the past two decades, these lessons have helped thousands of classrooms bring history and social studies to life.

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This feedback reflects the same engaging lessons and carefully designed curriculum that power our self-paced homeschool courses today.

“My children thoroughly enjoyed the flipped classroom videos. They learned so much, and have retained the knowledge because the presentation was so engaging and interesting. We are all a little sad to be finished.”

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More of What's Included:

 

Primary & Secondary Sources

Video Lessons with Guided Notes

Complete Unit Guide Packets

Interactive Notebook Activities

Choose the Course That’s Right for Your Student

Choose from our self-paced courses in U.S. History, World History, Geography, and Civics & Government. Each includes engaging lessons, activities, and assessments with lifetime access for a one-time purchase.

US History I: Beginnings to 1877

A self-paced course for helping students understand how the United States was founded and transformed.

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US History II: 1877 to the Present

A self-paced course for exploring American history from Reconstruction to modern America.

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World Geography for Homeschool

A self-paced course for helping students understand the world and how people interact with it.

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World History Part 1: Prehistory to 1500

A self-paced course for helping students understand the foundations of human civilization.

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World History 2: 1500 to the Present

A self-paced course for helping students understand the modern world and how it came to be.

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Civics & Government for Homeschool

A self-paced course for helping students learn how government works and why it matters.

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Self-Paced Course Outlines

Want to know exactly what’s inside? Below you’ll find the complete outline of every unit and lesson included in the courses.

Click on the unit titles below to see the topics for each lesson included in each unit.

US History I: Beginnings to 1877

US History II: 1877 to the Present

World History Part 1: Prehistory to 1500

World History Part 2: 1500 to the Present

World Geography for Homeschool

Civics & Government for Homeschool