Big History
Big History is a unique course that looks at the history of the entire Universe, stretching 13.8 billion years into the past and all the way into the future. You’ll travel to the earliest stars, discover new chemical elements, investigate the Earth’s fiery origins, explore how life on Earth evolved, and journey through human history to see what the future may hold.
Unit 1 • 4 Lessons
What’s so big about Big History? It explores all 13.8 billion years of the Universe’s history. But it’s also about you, and the tools you’ll need to examine this history—like scale switching and claim testing.
Unit 2 • 6 Lessons
Unit 3 • 4 Lessons
Unit 4 • 5 Lessons
Unit 5 • 6 Lessons
Unit 6 • 6 Lessons
Unit 7 • 6 Lessons
Teaching This Course
Big History FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about the course.
Big History Info Session
Video overview of how and why to teach Big History.

Big History Teacher Community
Connect with other teachers in the OER Project Online Teacher Community.
Big History Standards Alignment
Information about how Big History aligns with social studies and geography standards.
Course Glossary
Key vocabulary words to guide instruction and understanding.