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History 7-12 grade

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History 7-12 grade

This comprehensive history curriculum is essential for middle and high school students preparing for advanced coursework, standardized tests, or anyone seeking to understand how the past shapes our present world. It combines chronological knowledge with analytical skills that are crucial for informed citizenship, college readiness, and careers in education, law, journalism, or public service. The program benefits learners who want to move beyond memorizing dates to truly understanding the complex forces and human decisions that created the world we live in today.

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12 coursesUpdated 6 days ago
SapiensThe Complete History of Human CivilizationPowers and Thrones12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn History 7-12 grade with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering History 7-12 grade.

What You'll Learn

  • Master the arc of human civilization from ancient societies through medieval empires, understanding how early cultures laid the groundwork for modern institutions
  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of American history, from colonial foundations through nation-building conflicts and the country's emergence as a global power
  • Develop essential historian skills including source analysis, evaluating multiple perspectives, and understanding how interpretation influences historical narratives
  • Understand the forces that shaped the contemporary world, including industrialization, world wars, globalization, and technological revolutions
  • Build critical thinking abilities to connect historical events across time periods and recognize patterns that inform current global challenges

Begin your historical journey by understanding how human civilizations emerged and evolved, from the earliest societies through the medieval world's complex political and cultural landscapes.

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Sapiens

A sweeping narrative of human history

9 m
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The Silk RoadsSapiensThe Lessons of HistoryWorld History Timeline: Key Eras & Civilizations - MindMap AI
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The Complete History of Human Civilization

Journey through world history from the cognitive revolution to modern times, exploring how trade routes, shared beliefs, and grand transitions shaped our interconnected world. Discover why Asia was civilization's true center and what patterns from the past reveal about our future.

9 m
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Powers and Thrones

An epic journey through medieval Europe, exploring the forces that shaped our world from Rome's fall to the Renaissance.

11 m

Dive deep into American history from its colonial beginnings through the Civil War and beyond, exploring the people, conflicts, and ideas that shaped the nation and its role in the world.

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Benjamin Franklin

In-depth biography of America's founding father

12 m
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The 1619 ProjectDemocracy AwakeningFounding Brothers7 Tipping Points That Saved the World
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Unlocking America's Past

Discover how to meaningfully connect with American history, from foundational events to untold stories, and understand how our collective past shapes today's society and your personal experience.

35 m
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The Soul of America

A historian's inspiring look at how America has overcome division and fear throughout its history to progress forward.

9 m

Develop critical historical thinking skills by learning to analyze sources, understand multiple perspectives, and recognize how interpretation shapes our understanding of the past.

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The Lessons of HistorySapiensThe Dawn of EverythingA History of the English-Speaking Peoples
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History: Beyond Facts to Meaning

Explore how history isn't just dates and events, but a complex discipline of interpretation that helps us understand the forces shaping human experience across time and cultures.

55 m
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Critical Thinkers

Master critical thinking with methods from history's greatest minds.

6 m
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On Grand Strategy

A masterful exploration of strategic thinking through history, offering timeless lessons for leaders and decision-makers across disciplines.

11 m

Explore how the modern world took shape through world wars, globalization, and technological change, understanding the interconnected events that continue to influence our present and future.

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The Second World War

History's greatest conflict through the eyes of its greatest defender.

8 m
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World War II | Facts, Summary, History, Dates, Combatants, & CausesSecond World War - causes, major events, and its global impactsource 3What Were the Consequences of WWII?
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WWII: The War That Remade Everything

Explore how World War II transformed our world in just six years - from cavalry charges to atomic bombs, reshaping technology, politics, and civilization itself through the deadliest conflict in human history.

15 m
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The Cold War

A concise yet comprehensive exploration of the Cold War's origins, global impact, and lasting legacy on international relations.

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