Through Inquiry
Teach the shared story of the United States
Through Inquiry, iCivics core curricula, integrates history and civics instruction and equips teachers with the resources to develop students as informed and engaged citizens.
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Two full-year curricula. One coherent sequence.
Through Inquiry spans the breadth of the nation’s past as middle school students explore the foundational years from the revolution to 1877, and high school students examine the complexities of the modern era.
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.
Trusted, free, nonpartisan, inquiry-based curricula
Inquiry-based learning
Explore America’s rich and complex history by asking questions and seeking answers.
Diverse perspectives
Introduce primary source analysis that elevates untold stories and multifaceted narratives.
Civic engagement
Build civic dispositions and skills with purposely embedded strategies.
Student-centered approach
Meet students where they are with proven strategies that engage all learners.