History: Grades 5 - 8

Standards-Aligned PBL, Puzzles, & Trivia

Example of a 3-product History bundle for Grade 7, featuring PBL Choice Boards, Trivia Games, and Puzzle Packs—available for all Grades 5-8 History standards.

A Proven 3-Step System for Every History Standard

While showcased here with our Tang Dynasty (7.3.1) unit, this comprehensive 'Teach-Review-Assess' framework is available for every history sub-standard in Grades 5-8. Each unit features vocabulary puzzles, interactive trivia, and a PBL choice board for a complete alternate assessment solution.

Curriculum at a Glance: Grades 5-8 History

Our signature 3-product bundles are available for every major sub-standard across the middle school spectrum.

United States History (Grades 5 & 8)

Foundations of Liberty: From Early American Civilizations and the Age of Exploration to the American Revolution.
A Growing Nation: Covering the Constitution, Westward Expansion, and the Industrial Revolution.
Conflict & Reform: In-depth units on the Civil War, Reconstruction, and 20th-century social changes.

World & Ancient History (Grades 6 & 7)

The Ancient World: Comprehensive suites for Early Humans, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Medieval Civilizations: Detailed units on the Fall of Rome, the rise of Islam, and Medieval Europe.
East Asian & American Empires: Featuring the Tang & Song Dynasties (7.3.1), plus Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.

Planning your year? View our interactive 5th–8th [click here] Grade History Scope & Sequence.

Explore 5th Grade

Preview U.S. Foundations curations.

Explore 6th Grade

Preview Ancient History curations.

Explore 7th Grade

Preview Medieval/World curations.

Explore 8th Grade

Preview U.S. Constitution/Civil War curations.

Grade 5: U.S. Foundations & Geography

Interior preview of 5th Grade U.S. History PBL Choice Board featuring student projects for timeline, comic strip, and diorama. Includes standard-aligned rubrics and Essential Questions. Click to explore the interactive 5th-grade curriculum map.

5th Grade PBL Choice Board Highlights:

6 Creative Projects: Includes structured paths for a Poster, Storybook, Timeline, Comic Strip, Interview, and Diorama.
Standard-Aligned Rubrics: Each of the 6 choices comes with its own student-friendly rubric to ensure clear expectations and easy grading.
Inquiry-Based Learning: Every unit is anchored by an Essential Question to drive deeper historical thinking.

Preview of 5th Grade History Puzzle Pack featuring informational text, glossary, SEL maze, and vocabulary puzzles. Click to explore the interactive 5th-grade curriculum map

5th Grade Puzzle Pack Highlights:

Includes Informational Text
Glossary
Crossword
Word Search
Flashcards
SEL Maze.

Interior preview of 5th Grade U.S. History Interactive Trivia Game featuring 20 questions, custom game board, and matching formal test. Includes review flashcards for standards-aligned test prep. Click to explore the interactive 5th-grade curriculum map

5th Grade Interactive Trivia Highlights:

High-Engagement Gameplay: A custom-designed game board with 20 standards-based questions designed for fun, competitive review.
Seamless Assessment: Includes a formal test that directly matches the trivia content, making it easy to transition from review to grading.
Versatile Review Tools: Every game comes with a set of matching flashcards for small-group study or quick classroom warm-ups.

📜 5th Grade: U.S. State History

Grade 6: Ancient Civilizations & World History

Interior preview of 6th Grade Ancient History PBL Choice Board. Includes rubrics for Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece projects. Click to explore the 6th-grade curriculum map.

6th Grade PBL Choice Board Highlights:

6 Ancient World Projects: Includes paths for an Infographic, Book Report, Comic Strip, Podcast, Video, and Poster tailored to civilizations like Egypt, Kush, and Israel.
Standard-Aligned Rubrics: Each choice features a student-friendly rubric for transparent grading of ancient history concepts.
Inquiry-Based Learning: Every unit is driven by an Essential Question that connects ancient history to the modern world.

Interior preview of 6th Grade Ancient History Puzzle Pack featuring a crossword, informational text, and SEL maze for civilizations like Egypt and Rome. Includes vocabulary flashcards for student review. Click to explore the interactive 6th-grade curriculum map.

6th Grade Puzzle Pack Highlights:

Literacy-Rich Content: Includes Informational Text, a Glossary, and Crossword Puzzles for every major ancient civilization.
Student Engagement: Features a Word Search, Flashcards, and an SEL Maze to help students decompress while mastering vocabulary.

Preview of 6th Grade World History Trivia Game board with 20 standards-based questions on Ancient Civilizations. Includes matching formal test and study flashcards. Click to explore the interactive 6th-grade curriculum map.

6th Grade Interactive Trivia Highlights:

Competitive Review: A custom game board with 20 questions covering everything from the Stone Age to the Fall of Rome.
Formal Test Prep: Includes a matching formal test and review flashcards to turn game time into data-driven study time.

🏛 6th Grade: Ancient Civilizations

Grade 7: Medieval & World Civilizations

Interior preview of 7th Grade Medieval & World History PBL Choice Board. Features project rubrics for Medieval Europe, Islamic Empire, and West African Kingdoms. Click to explore the interactive 7th-grade map.

7th Grade PBL Choice Board Highlights:

6 Global History Projects: Includes creative paths for a Poster, Storybook, Timeline, Comic Strip, Interview, and Diorama covering the Middle Ages and early Modern Era.
Student-Friendly Rubrics: Every project choice includes a specific rubric to help 7th graders master complex historical analysis.
Inquiry Focus: Anchored by Essential Questions that bridge the gap between medieval history and global connections.

Preview of 7th Grade World History Puzzle Pack with informational text and vocabulary puzzles for the Renaissance and Mesoamerican civilizations. Click to explore the 7th-grade curriculum map.

7th Grade Puzzle Pack Highlights:

Literacy Support: Each unit provides Informational Text, a Glossary, and Crossword Puzzles to help students navigate the diverse vocabulary of world history.
Brain Breaks & SEL: Features a Word Search, Flashcards, and an SEL Maze to provide structured downtime while reinforcing key terms.

Interior of 7th Grade Interactive Trivia Game featuring 20 questions on World Civilizations and a matching formal assessment. Click to view the 7th-grade curriculum library.

7th Grade Interactive Trivia Highlights:

Dynamic Review: A custom game board with 20 questions designed to engage middle schoolers in the study of world civilizations.
Ready-to-Grade Assessment: Features a matching formal test and review flashcards, ensuring your "fun Friday" review translates into test success.

🌍 7th Grade: Medieval & World History

Grade 8: U.S. Constitution to Civil War

Interior preview of 8th Grade U.S. History PBL Choice Board featuring rubrics for the Constitution and Civil War projects. Click to explore the interactive 8th-grade curriculum map.

8th Grade PBL Choice Board Highlights:

6 Advanced History Projects: Includes creative paths for a Poster, Storybook, Timeline, Comic Strip, Interview, and Diorama that challenge students to analyze early American history.
Critical Thinking Rubrics: Each project choice comes with a student-friendly rubric designed to grade historical arguments and evidence.
Standard-Aligned Inquiry: Every unit is built around an Essential Question to help students connect constitutional principles to modern citizenship.

Preview of 8th Grade History Puzzle Pack with informational text and vocabulary flashcards for Westward Expansion and the Industrial Revolution. Click to explore the 8th-grade curriculum map.

8th Grade Puzzle Pack Highlights:

Academic Literacy: Features Informational Text, a Glossary, and Crossword Puzzles to help students master the complex legal and political vocabulary of the 1800s.
Mindful Mastery: Includes a Word Search, Flashcards, and an SEL Maze, providing a structured way for students to process heavy historical topics.

Interior of 8th Grade Interactive Trivia Game featuring 20 questions on the American Revolution and a formal test. Click to view the 8th-grade curriculum library.

8th Grade Interactive Trivia Highlights:

Fast-Paced Review: A custom game board with 20 questions covering everything from the Founding Fathers to the Reconstruction era.
Data-Driven Assessment: Features a matching formal test and review flashcards, ensuring your classroom review activities translate into high-quality assessment data.

🦅 8th Grade: Early U.S. History