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HISTORY Course Guide - Indianapolis

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Databases

eBooks

Books

OER - Open Educational Resources

  1. World History Project
    A comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum covering world history from ancient to modern times, including lesson plans and assessments.

  2. OpenStax
    Provides a free textbook titled "World History," which explores global interactions, cultures, and major events throughout history.

  3. World History: A Concise Thematic Analysis
    A thematic textbook that analyzes world history through key concepts and events, available as an open resource.

  4. The British Library
    Offers online exhibitions and resources that cover various aspects of world history, including primary sources and interactive content.

  5. MIT OpenCourseWare
    Features several world history courses, including "Global History: 1500 to the Present," with lecture notes, readings, and assignments.

General Resources

  1. OER Commons
    A platform where you can find various open resources for both American and world history, including lesson plans, textbooks, and multimedia.

  2. LibreTexts
    A growing repository of open resources that includes materials on both American and world history, focusing on comprehensive coverage and accessibility.