Investigating History

Welcome to the Investigating History preview site! For more information about the curriculum and related resources, visit the DESE website.

We are currently migrating Grades 5-7 Investigating History materials to the DESE website. This site allows for easier batch copying of materials to your Google Drive, bulk downloading of whole units as PDF documents, and access to printable files for student and teacher materials.

This Google site will remain active throughout the 2025-26 school year for preview access to Grades 3-4 pilot materials and to Grades 5-7 materials that have not yet been fully migrated.

Grades 3-4 (Pilot)

Massachusetts, Home to Many Different People

North American Geography, History, and Peoples

Grade 5

United States History to the Civil War and the Modern Civil Rights Movement

Grade 6

World Geography and Ancient Civilizations I

Grade 7

World Geography and Ancient Civilizations II

Using Investigating History this school year?

Professional development is a critical part of Investigating History. We encourage you to review information about our various certified PD providers, who offer a combination of formal district partnerships and institutes with open registration.

If you accessed this page directly and have not yet registered, we encourage you to register here to receive emails with resources throughout the year.