History Unit Studies & Resources for Ages 4-12
27 curated resources, 8 of them free or with a free tier.
UnitStudy.com (Amanda Bennett)
Open-and-go unit studies by Amanda Bennett on a wide range of topics.
Gather 'Round Homeschool
Christian unit-study curriculum covering all subjects, designed for teaching multiple ages (K-12) together.
Layers of Learning
Family-style homeschool curriculum run by homeschool moms: all ages, all at once.
KONOS
Hands-on curriculum (since 1983) built around character-trait units that integrate science, history and more for 1-2 months each.
Torchlight Curriculum
Eclectic, secular, literature-rich curriculum with hands-on learning, game-schooling and book recommendations.
Moving Beyond the Page
Literature-based curriculum for creative, hands-on and gifted learners, with levels from age 4-5 up.
Home School in the Woods
Hands-on history: lap books, notebooking, 3D projects, mapping, timelines and more.
Beautiful Feet Books
Story-based history, geography and science programs built on living books.
Sonlight
Christian, literature-based curriculum for all ages, sold in book-based packages.
BookShark
Literature-based curriculum packages with books and everything needed for each level.
AmblesideOnline
Free Charlotte Mason curriculum with literature-rich book lists and nature study.
Wildwood Curriculum
Secular Charlotte Mason curriculum based on the original works of Charlotte Mason, with Forms for ages 6-9 and 9-12.
Simply Charlotte Mason
Charlotte Mason curriculum and helps built on living books, with free articles and guides.
Pandia Press (REAL Science Odyssey)
Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey science and the History Quest series.
NPS Junior Ranger Program
Earn a Junior Ranger badge by completing activities at national parks, or online.
Ducksters
Easy-to-read reference pages and games on animals, history, science, geography and biographies.
Library of Congress: Resources for Teachers
Free primary sources and teaching resources from the Library of Congress.
Build Your Library
Secular, Charlotte Mason-inspired literature-based curriculum covering history, science, and language arts by level.
Curiosity Chronicles
Secular global history curriculum told as a dialogue, with activity guides, timelines, and hands-on projects.
Heart of Dakota
Christ-centered curriculum with daily plans that weave history, literature, and hands-on activities together.
My Father's World
Christian curriculum blending Charlotte Mason, classical, and unit-study approaches with a Bible focus.
Notgrass History
Christian history curriculum with richly illustrated texts, primary sources, and literature woven in.
Master Books
Christian homeschool publisher with open-and-go courses in science, history, math, and language arts.
eat2explore
Monthly cooking kits that explore a new country or region through recipes, tools, and cultural activities.
History Unboxed
Hands-on history subscription boxes with artifacts, activities, and stories from a time period each month.
Free School
Introductions to animals, space, history, famous art, and classical music, made for elementary kids.
Homeschool Pop
Friendly lessons on science, history, geography, and animals made for homeschool families.