Big History Project: 13.8 Billion Years of History
Teach a mind-blowing history course that captures students’ natural curiosity about our world. The Big History Project course is standards-aligned, adaptable to different learning environments, and has a proven impact.
Lifelong learner looking for the Big History Public site?
6–10
3–12
Why Teach Big History Project?
We’re different. Big History students demonstrate growth in reasoning, mechanics, use of evidence, and use of disciplinary content. Other qualities set us apart:
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Contemporary content: Standards-based content offers diverse viewpoints and flexes to support different goals, environments, and learners.
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Aligned and adaptable: Meet social studies requirements while retaining the flexibility to address local infrastructure and individual learning needs.
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Context and connections: We connect the past, present, and future while preparing students to be great thinkers and problem-solvers.
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Distinct and diverse: We go to great lengths to gather, incorporate, and learn from multiple voices and perspectives.
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Foundational focus: An approach that establishes a foundation in historical thinking practices with clear expectations, regular feedback, and plenty of practice.
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Proven impact: Big History Project students demonstrate clear gains in reading, writing, and content knowledge.
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Invested in teachers: We are a community that supports, inspires, and evolves together.
Professional Development
In our Teaching Big History online professional development course, fellow BHP teachers and historians guide you through organization, planning, pacing, and skills development—it’s online, self-paced, and free.
Our OER Project Online Teacher Community is a vibrant online space where teachers and scholars can share ideas on the latest teaching trends, ask questions, and gain access to a variety of professional development opportunities.
Upcoming Events
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04 DecPerspectives on the Silk Road05:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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22 JanTeaching Data Literacy in Social Studies05:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Past Events
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30 OctWhy Neuroeducation Matters05:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Take a Closer Look
Preview a selection of essential course materials and resources to help you decide if this free online social studies curriculum is a good fit for your teaching needs.
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