The Nomadic Professor American History

The curriculum extensively incorporates primary source documents through dedicated 'document lessons' that teach students to evaluate historical evidence. These lessons compare multiple perspectives and teach critical thinking skills.

Each unit includes document lessons with primary sources like historical letters, poems, and artifacts. Example lesson compares Columbus accounts from Zinn, Schweikart/Allen, and Bergreen perspectives

The curriculum systematically teaches historical vocabulary through 'Structure Terms' that are introduced, reinforced, and practiced with multiple study formats. Vocabulary is integrated throughout each unit.

Structure Terms introduced in unit introduction, reinforced in lessons, with three study formats: matching definitions, printable flashcards, and online Quizlet flashcards

The curriculum follows a clear chronological sequence across four courses, from pre-Columbian Americas through the Cold War and War on Terror. Each unit begins with timelines, maps, and images to establish historical context.

The courses follow chronological progression: Part 1 (Pre-Columbian to Constitution), Part 2 (Constitution to Reconstruction), Part 3 (1880s to WWII), Part 4 (WWII to Cold War), with unit introductions featuring timelines

The curriculum provides extensive teacher support through guided notes answer keys, grading rubrics, and detailed course documentation. However, specific teacher training or professional development is not mentioned.

Includes answer keys for guided notes, rubric for grading, gradebook weighting chart, and thorough explanation of document lesson strategies in videos

The curriculum provides explicit instruction through structured video lessons, text materials, and guided notes. However, the emphasis on inquiry and document analysis may reduce direct content instruction time.

Lessons combine Jackson's instructional videos with text materials and guided notes that function as graphic organizers, though significant time is devoted to document analysis activities

The curriculum includes online quizzes with explanations for incorrect answers and vocabulary practice in multiple formats. However, there is limited evidence of spaced review across units or courses.

Each section ends with online quiz providing explanations for wrong answers, vocabulary practiced through flashcards and matching, but no mention of cumulative review

Geographic knowledge is integrated through on-site video filming and mapping features. Videos include location maps and Google Earth zooms to provide spatial context for historical events.

Videos filmed at historical sites like pre-Columbian ruins and Incan sites include location maps on sidebar, with Google Earth integration for better geographic understanding