We hope you’re soaking up your summer break and finding time to relax and recharge. But if your thoughts are starting to drift toward the upcoming school year, you’re not alone. We know how overwhelming it can feel to think about planning an entire year’s worth of content. Creating engaging lessons, organizing assessments, and aligning everything with standards is a massive task. That’s why we want to share a few of our favorite full-year curriculum bundles that can take a huge weight off your shoulders.
In this post, we’re highlighting three of our comprehensive bundles: U.S. History, Ancient Civilizations, and Medieval Times. Whether you’re teaching an American or world history course, these bundles are packed with thoughtful, teacher-tested materials designed to spark student interest and save you time.Â
Want to get a taste of what that you’ll find in these bundles? Be sure to download our free resource guide from Teachers Pay Teachers! Here you’ll find a preview of units from our US History, Ancient Civilizations, and Medieval Times history courses. In addition, you will have access to some reading resources, geography lessons, and some of our bestselling activities. Click here to check it out.Â
U.S. History Full-Year Bundle
Our U.S. History bundle is built for grades 5–8 and includes nine complete units that span from early exploration through Reconstruction. Perfect for teaching any of the U.S. history courses! You’ll find everything you need to cover the entire year: engaging stations, readings, and multiple activity options for each unit. This bundle also includes hundreds of individual lessons as well as vocabulary and written assignments to creative activities and projects.
To support historical thinking, we’ve included eight primary and secondary source analysis activities, as well as document-based assessments. You’ll also find writing rubrics, step-by-step instructions, quizzes, and tests (which are editable). Units include: U.S. Geography, Age of Exploration, The Colonies, Constitution, Westward Expansion, North & South, Civil War, and Reconstruction. With over 450 activities total, this bundle is available in both printable and digital formats to fit your classroom setup.
Ancient Civilizations World History Bundle
Next up is our Ancient Civilizations bundle. It is perfect for middle school world history courses. It includes full units on Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, China, India, and ancient Hebrews, along with a comparing religions unit that helps students connect ideas across civilizations. Each unit follows a consistent structure, making it easy to plan and teach.
In the Ancient Civilizations bundle, you’ll find content organized into eight clearly labeled subfolders: intro lessons, geography, vocabulary, notes, readings with graphic organizers, hands-on activities, text analysis bell ringers, big ideas and essential concepts, study guides, review materials, and editable tests. Every unit is thoughtfully designed to promote both comprehension and critical thinking, giving your students a strong foundation in ancient world history. Want a closer look? You can view the full bundle and a quick walkthrough video here.
Medieval Times Full-Year Bundle
Finally, we have our Medieval Times bundle, designed specifically for grade 7 history courses. With over 500 activities to choose from, this resource is incredibly flexible and easy to tailor to your classroom’s needs. The bundle includes complete units on major world history topics: Exploration, World Religions Comparisons, the Protestant Reformation, Islamic Empires, African Kingdoms, and Medieval China. Additionally, it includes Japan and Europe, the Age of Enlightenment, the Renaissance, the Scientific Revolution, and the Ancient Americas (including the Maya, Aztec, and Inca).
Just like the other bundles, each unit is organized into subfolders. Each bundle includes a wide range of materials, from study guides and bell ringers to review activities and editable tests! This structure allows you to pick and choose what works best for your students, whether you’re planning everything out ahead of time or adjusting as you go.
Check out the Bundles on Teachers Pay Teachers!
Each of these bundles was created with busy teachers in mind. They’re designed to save you time, support your curriculum goals, and most importantly, help your students truly connect with the past. If you’re planning your history courses for the upcoming school year and want to simplify your prep, these resources are a great place to start.
Remember that all bundles, as well as our individual units and resources, are available to purchase on Teachers Pay Teachers. You can also download our free Ancient, Medieval, and US History resource guide to get a sense of what you can expect in these bundles!
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