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World History Project

Teach a standards-aligned world history course that connects the past to the present, with an eye to the future.

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Four World History Courses for High School Students

All World History Project (WHP) courses are ideal for high-school world history students. Our WHP AP course is designed to meet the needs of those teaching AP® World History: Modern.

  • WHP Origins to the Present
    646
    • Articles 280
    • Activities 216
    • Videos 111
    • Assignments 39

    WHP Origins to the Present

    A world history course that begins at the origins of human existence and continues through the rise and fall of empires, the first global age, and the birth of the modern world.

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  • WHP 1200 to the Present
    604
    • Articles 260
    • Activities 215
    • Videos 89
    • Assignments 40

    WHP 1200 to the Present

    This course begins just before the Columbian Exchange and the first transoceanic connections and continues through industrialization and globalization to today.

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  • WHP 1750 to the Present
    537
    • Articles 195
    • Activities 215
    • Videos 90
    • Assignments 37

    WHP 1750 to the Present

    Starting at the Industrial Revolution, this course explores the transformations that shaped our modern world—from liberal and national revolutions through imperialism, world wars, and globalization.

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  • WHP AP
    529
    • Articles 239
    • Activities 226
    • Videos 64

    World History Project AP®

    Designed for AP® World History: Modern students.

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Why World History Project Is Different

Our world history courses are infinitely adaptable, ideal for high school, free, open, and online.

  • Standards-aligned: State world-history standards vary—our choice of courses has you covered.

  • Designed for all learners: Built-in scaffolding addresses a range of classroom contexts and student abilities.

  • We’ve got skills: Our materials connect the fundamentals of reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills to historical content.

  • Help when you need it: Look for the hammer icon for tips and resources as you teach, or message a team member at help@oerproject.com for guidance.

  • Need a friend? Our supportive teacher community is a collaborative hub of social-studies ideas.

  • LMS-compatible: Embed materials in your LMS—Canvas, Google Classroom, and others.