High-Quality Curricula Meets Systemic Implementation
Through Inquiry, inspired by the Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy, spans the breadth of the nation’s past. Take it to the next level with comprehensive iCivics implementation support that equips your teachers with research-validated tools and professional learning that drive measurable classroom success.
A trusted, free, nonpartisan, inquiry-based curriculum
Deepen students’ content knowledge and civic engagement.
Strengthen students’ literacy and historical thinking skills.
Create a collaborative and thoughtful classroom community.
Two full-year curricula. One coherent sequence.
United States History: Beginnings to 1877
From early America through Reconstruction, students will gather evidence, think critically, and actively engage with the past.
United States History: 1877 to Today
From the Second Industrial Revolution to contemporary issues, students will evaluate diverse perspectives, debate complex turning points, and connect history to our world today.
Access the full curriculum
Make it easy for you and your students to explore U.S. history with Through Inquiry. Dive into the two full-year curricula and discover rich historical viewpoints and pivotal moments.
Curriculum is step one. We support the rest.
High-quality curriculum has the greatest impact when teachers are supported.
iCivics offers flexible professional learning that supports educators in successfully implementing Through Inquiry and is adaptable to fit your district’s unique needs. From workshops that fit into your systemic PL days to a hybrid course spread out across the school year, we are here to help you and your teachers.
With support for district-wide implementation, you can be confident that students are receiving consistent instruction across your district.
Partner with iCivics and implement with confidence
Proven with data
In AIR’s evaluation of United States History: Beginnings to 1877, nearly all teachers reported that the professional learning improved their teaching and implementation, most found coaching cycles valuable, and 93% said they intend to continue using the curriculum.
Success in the field
See how Hamilton County Schools partnered with iCivics to support implementation, improve student outcomes, and ultimately strengthen social studies instruction.
Our approach to Professional Learning
The principles that sustain democracy—deliberation, civic participation, and continuous improvement—are mirrored in our approach to professional learning. Continuous learning and reflection are essential to effective teaching because they cultivate the habits that underpin democratic engagement.
Plan
Learn strategies in high-quality scaffolded sessions
Do
Experiment with and implement new strategies
Collaborate
Analyze learning and discuss insights with coaches and peers
Adjust
Refine practice and enter the next cycle with deeper insight