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Concepts in History
Major historical topics — each with read-aloud and word-by-word highlighting
The Cold War
Origins, Conflict, and Legacy (1945–1991). From the Iron Curtain to the fall of the Berlin Wall — the defining conflict of the 20th century.
The Civil Rights Movement
The struggle for justice from Brown v. Board of Education to the assassination of MLK — and the continuing fight for equality.
The Industrial Revolution
How America transformed from farms to factories — steel, oil, electricity, and the rise of the modern economy. Includes the full debate: were labor unions justified in using strikes?
The Great Depression & New Deal
From the stock market crash of 1929 to FDR's New Deal — economic collapse, human suffering, and the transformation of American government.
World War I
The Great War (1914–1918). From the assassination of Franz Ferdinand to the Armistice — the war that reshaped the 20th century.
World War II
From the rise of Hitler to Hiroshima — the deadliest conflict in history and its enduring legacy.
Ancient Egypt
Civilization of the Nile. Pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphics, and the incredible story of 3,000 years of Egyptian civilization.
Ancient Greece
The Birth of Democracy. From the Spartans to Socrates, the Persian Wars to Alexander the Great.
History of Labour Day
Understand the origins and global significance of Labour Day.
How Did the Nation Move Closer to Civil War?
Understand how the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott decision, and John Brown's raid pushed the nation closer to civil war.
Reform Movements in the 1800s: Trying to Improve American Society
Understand the major reform movements of the 1800s — abolition, women's rights, education, and labor — and how they changed American society.
Ancient Greece — The Birth of Democracy
Understand Ancient Greece — from the rise of the polis to the birth of democracy and the enduring legacy of Greek civilization.
Ancient Egypt — Civilization of the Nile
Understand the civilization of Ancient Egypt — from the unification of the Nile to the legacy of the pharaohs.
World War II — The Second World War (1939–1945)
Understand the causes, key events, and transformative impact of World War II — the deadliest conflict in human history.
World War I — The Great War (1914–1918)
Understand the causes, key events, and devastating impact of World War I — the war that reshaped the 20th century.
The Great Depression and the New Deal (1929–1941)
Understand the causes of the Great Depression, the human experience of economic collapse, and the transformative impact of the New Deal on American government and society.
The Industrial Revolution in America (1790–1914)
Understand the transformation of America from an agrarian society to the world's leading industrial power, 1790-1914.
The Civil Rights Movement in America (1954–1968)
Understand the struggle for civil rights in America from Brown v. Board of Education through the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and its continuing legacy.
The Cold War — Origins, Conflict, and Legacy (1945–1991)
Understand the origins, key events, and lasting legacy of the Cold War from 1945 to 1991.
Fremont People: Homes, Food, and Life in Ancient Utah
Students will understand how the Fremont people built their homes, practiced agriculture, stored food, and adapted to their environment in ancient Utah.
The Koch Brothers: Influence, Business, and Controversy
Understand the background, business success, political influence, philanthropy, and criticism surrounding the Koch Brothers, as well as their impact on American society.
World History Lesson Plans
10th Grade · Utah Core Standards — Full curriculum coverage
The Rise of Civilization
Prehistory – 300 BCE
Neolithic Revolution, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Classical civilizations
The Classical Age
600 BCE – 600 CE
Greece, Rome, Classical India & China, World religions
Post-Classical & Medieval World
600 – 1450
Rise of Islam, Medieval Europe, Africa & Asia, Crusades
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