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History Curriculum

Further enrich history lessons by integrating the language of decision making

The Decision Education Foundation (DEF) developed this curriculum to bring the study of US history alive as well as providing students with important tools and skills that are critical, but not commonly taught. Using a decision focused approach to the study of history can enhance the students’ experience and learning at the same time as helping students develop greater capacity to chart their path in life. A randomized study of incorporating decision skills in US History classrooms showed improvements in both academic scores and decision making competence.

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Our materials are free to use, but we ask that, if you use them professionally, that you use them with attribution. We would also like your feedback and to hear about your experiences with Decision Skills!

Overview

Unit 1: Introduction to U.S. History  with Decision Making

Unit 2: The Colonial Period 1600 - 1783

Unit 3: The Constitution Period 1780 - 1800

Unit 4: Social and Economic Developments

Unit 5: Civil War Period 1840-1877

Unit 6: The Age of Industrialization 1865-1917

Unit 7: Times of Uncertainty 1917-1945

Unit 8: The Post War Era 1945-1970

Unit 9: The Modern Era  1970 - Present Day