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US History Curriculum Maps
This editable curriculum map template provides a space for you to envision how you can incorporate the US History Curriculum Collection into your year-long course.
Subject
- History
Language
English — USUpdated
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US History Blank Curriculum Map
Date of Publication:
May 2024
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Plan a year-long US History course that incorporates resources from Facing History’s US History Curriculum Collection with this Google Doc curriculum map. The blank curriculum map includes space to outline essential questions, suggested resources, and alignment with the guiding questions that explore the theme of democracy and freedom.
For more support implementing our US History Curriculum Collection, check out our Course Planning Guide.
Sample Curriculum Maps
Draw inspiration from these sample curriculum maps as you design your own US History course.
How to Cite This Handout
Facing History & Ourselves, “US History Curriculum Maps”, last updated May 3, 2024.
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