History
Bring history and social studies to life with beautiful, engaging, and meaningful courses designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. From the history of ancient to modern times all around the world to the making and meaning of the American Constitution & Government and engaging U.S. state studies, students can receive a thorough and rich social studies education through courses from The Good and the Beautiful.
Our family-style, full-year history courses encourage truth, beauty, faith, thoughtful discussion, and high character. The 32-lesson U.S. Constitution and Government Course takes students deeper into the founding of America through interactive lessons, an adventure-filled read-aloud, biographies, and engaging activities centered on liberty, justice, duty, and equality. Through the student-led, 20-lesson state study courses, students can explore the unique beauty and culture of their home state.
Social Studies That Inspires a Love of Learning!
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A family-style history course that builds faith, character, and curiosity.
- Schedule: Designed to finish in 1 school year, with 2 lessons per week
- Two Student Explorer levels: Both cover similar activities, but the older level is more challenging
- Optional Student Activity Book:
Designed for grades K–2
What you need:
- Family Set: 1 per family
- Student Explorer: 1 age-specific explorer per student
One-time purchases (used for all 4 years):
- Time Tunnel Review Cards: 1 per family
- Time Line Book: 1 per student
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An open-and-go course that brings America's founding to life and builds a love of liberty.
- Flexible schedule: Once a week for 32 weeks or twice a week for 16 weeks
- Lesson length: 32 engaging, interactive lessons, about 45 minutes each
- Group size: Works for one child or a large class
- Includes: An adventure-filled read-aloud novel, audio biographies, and more
What you need:
- Family Set: 1 per family (includes the Course Book and Mystery on Constitution Island)
- Student Journal: 1 per child in grades 4–8
- Activity Book (optional): For children in grades 3 and under
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Explore the history, geography, and culture of America, one state at a time.
- Lessons: 20 independent lessons per state, covering history, geography, culture, and notable people
- Core social studies lessons on: The Pledge of Allegiance, the US Census, government, and civic responsibility
What you need:
- 1 per student: Student-led for grades 5+; suitable for 3rd–4th grades with parent support
- Free PDF Answer Key: Will be emailed after purchase and saved to your account
Now available: Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Utah
Two Ways to Shop | History Years 1–4
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Shop History Year 1Covers history from ancient to modern times, including:
- Early Biblical history
- Ancient Egypt
- Early Christianity in Britain & Ireland
- The Renaissance
- America’s Fight for Independence
- The Cold War
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Shop History Year 2Covers history from ancient to modern times, including:
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Asia
- The Vikings
- New World Explorers
- Early Americas
- World War I
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Shop History Year 3Covers history from ancient to modern times, including:
- Ancient Mesopotamia
- Ancient Israel
- Ancient Africa
- Native North Americans
- Westward Expansion & Industrialization
- World War II
US Constitution and Government
US Constitution and Government from The Good and the Beautiful is a groundbreaking family-style course for Grades 4 to 8 that truly is like no other! Within the 32 engaging and interactive lessons, principles of freedom are felt and the history leading to the creation of the Constitution comes alive. Through each carefully created lesson, children will gain a deep understanding of the principles that guided those who founded America’s Republic, including justice, liberty, duty, and equality.
State Studies Currently Available
Click an available state to view its study. More states are added throughout the year.
View All State Studies →Available State Studies
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Arizona
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California
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Florida
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Texas
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Utah
