Core Knowledge is pleased to bring its popular CKHG curriculum to grades 7–8!

The newest addition, World History: The Ancient World to the Medieval Era, and Renaissance to Modern Day covers early, ancient, and modern history.

One Teacher Guide

The Teacher Guide is divided into two parts.

Chapter 7—from Part 1—of the Teacher Guide

Download Teacher Guide: World History

This section of the Teacher Guide begins on page 22.

Each chapter represents a topic in early world history. Take a moment and review what content is explored in chapters 1–13.

The Ancient World to the Medieval Era: Table of Contents

This section of the Teacher Guide begins on page 174.

Each chapter represents a topic in modern world history. Take a moment and review what content is explored in chapters 1–11.

Renaissance to Modern Day: Table of Contents


Two Student Readers

Volume 1: The Ancient World to the Medieval Era
Volume 2: Renaissance to Modern Day

  • Volume 1 corresponds with Part 1 of the Teacher Guide
  • Volume 2 corresponds with Part 2 of the Teacher Guide

Download Student Reader Volume 1: The Ancient World to the Medieval Era Download Student Reader Volume 2: Renaissance to Modern Day

Two Online Resources

The Online Resources include planning tools (e.g., pacing guides) and additional activities.

Download Volume 1: The Ancient World to the Medieval Era ORG Download Volume 2: Renaissance to Modern Day ORG

Program Features

The Teacher Guide contains core instructional elements, such as the daily check for understanding, additional activities, and assessments. In addition, there are a number of new learning features that offer students multi-layered opportunities to explore the content.

The Student Readers afford colorful, illustrative pages, informative and exciting text, and engaging new features including research, discussion, and writing opportunities.

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Implementation Options

The are multiple ways you can implement World History. Click on the button below to learn about the different options.

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