--- title: Pacing Guides description: Recommended pacing for completing a Nomadic Professor course over a full school year, with tips for flexible scheduling. --- [Skip to content](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/curriculum-guidance/year-long-pacing#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations [![NP-LOGO-snapped-white-1](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NP-LOGO-snapped-white-1.png?width=350&height=129&name=NP-LOGO-snapped-white-1.png)](https://nomadicprofessor.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United States Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://nomadicprofessor.com/contact/) [Contact us](https://nomadicprofessor.com/contact/) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [The Nomadic Professor Help Center](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Planning and Implementation](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/planning-and-implementation?hsLang=en-us) # Pacing Guides ## Pace And Calendar Will Vary By Course Pacing a Nomadic Professor course for a full school year depends on the specific course you're using, the number of Sessions it contains, and your student’s weekly workload. While every school, co-op, and family will run their schedule differently, the guidelines below will help you build an effective plan based on the structure of each NP course --- ### How NP Courses Are Structured Each NP history course is divided into units of 4-5 sessions. A session is then broken down into approximately 4-6 topics, written as guiding questions. Sessions and topics include some mix of text, on-location video, guided notes, quizzes, document analysis, and audio content ![Screenshot 2025-11-20 at 3.37.07 PM-1](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-20%20at%203.37.07%20PM-1.png?width=246&height=530&name=Screenshot%202025-11-20%20at%203.37.07%20PM-1.png) The total number of Sessions varies by course: - American History: - 10 Units per course - 4 one-semester courses: [US1](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1No_AOj1d8yu9erihEb82c_P8G0-6eBrX&usp=drive_fs), [US2](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Qx1tihgmRYG6WIzq5dsAYKqlRy5iRVN9&usp=drive_fs), [US3](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RuzRx8YpGXG_dCtB2ks4Jf9_-l0ZPKPx&usp=drive_fs), [US4](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Agh0L1a6MKK8S1JJWneukjVvPkgriJIR&usp=drive_fs) - World History: - 10 Units per course - 2 one-semester courses: [World 1](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-CaVM5kYC3A7NQGBL_NRYBoiJT4qPxtL&usp=drive_fs), [World 2](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LEjWvf39S5MC7SZJf3RnHPJwMorJDwUG&usp=drive_fs) - Media Literacy: - 5 Units, one semester (no daily schedule has yet been published for this course) - Pirates: - 6 Units, [one semester](https://drive.google.com/open?id=19Rvv1sUE9KqH6P_mnLX63ESK4KXn4-SB&usp=drive_fs) - Alaska History: - 4 Units, [one semester](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mMubmiN40MVBzmXRmMlpFdlQJAJr2JdV&usp=drive_fs) - The History of Free Speech - 4 Units, [one semester](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1n_QtC_T9lZFvULlXglwOvys0nFfJsdot&usp=drive_fs) Because these Units, Sessions, and Topics vary in length by course, pacing is built around **Sessions per week** rather than a fixed calendar length --- ### Pacing by Course Type #### **American History (US 1–4) and World History** Each American History and World History course is designed as a **semester-length** class. Typical pacing: - 3-5 Sessions per week over 16–18 weeks - Additional time during writing or document-lesson weeks #### **Media Literacy** - 1–2 Sessions per week for a half-credit semester course - 1 Session per week stretched across a full school year #### **Pirates** - 1 Session per week for 16 weeks #### **Alaska History** - 1 Session per week for 16 weeks --- ### Block Schedules Common in co-ops and schools: - Meet once or twice a week in-person - Complete one Session in class and assign additional Sessions at home - Adjust pacing during writing-heavy or document-focused units ### Intensive Terms Often used for summer or short semesters: - 5+ Sessions per week - Completes most courses in 4–8 weeks depending on length --- #### Tips for Successful Pacing - Preview each unit using the course handbook before beginning a new week - Build in buffer weeks for illness, travel, or writing assignments - Let writing tasks guide your pace—document lessons may need extra time - Encourage students to preview upcoming content for better readiness - Discuss expectations early so students understand the weekly rhythm --- ### Where to Get an Overview of Course Goals and Objectives Use these handbooks to help you conceive of your goals and plan your year: - [American History Handbook](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KpOHsZCQUCvYi7z-lq1WBUiF0DwlBkEe/view?usp=sharing) - [World History Handbook](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mvdeMrHJ2X7xYaSkRfu0_hzFnAkvGX2i/view?usp=sharing) - [History of Alaska Handbook](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12PWBkz52oICsgRmguUR_K5qLuaTk4lxL/view?usp=sharing) - [Pirates Handbook](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LdGmAuN1mBmir6oQumEDn6TzRv8ukzmy/view?usp=sharing) - [Media Literacy Handbook](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EsaRtpjshTk9jb6zSI2qU-2DsTKEvh2c/view?usp=sharing) - [History of Free Speech Handbook](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1n_QtC_T9lZFvULlXglwOvys0nFfJsdot&usp=drive_fs) - [Planning and Implementation](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/planning-and-implementation?hsLang=en-us) - [Instructor Basics](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/instructor-basics?hsLang=en-us) - [Student Basics](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/student-basics?hsLang=en-us) - [Technical Support](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/technical-support?hsLang=en-us) - [Billing, Enrollment, & Purchasing](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/billing-enrollment-purchasing?hsLang=en-us) - [Course-Specific Help](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/course-specific-help?hsLang=en-us) [![np-logo-long-white-1](https://help.nomadicprofessor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/np-logo-long-white-1.png?width=350&height=41&name=np-logo-long-white-1.png "np-logo-long-white-1")](http://nomadicprofessor.com) ##### HISTORY, UNPACKED [mailto:support@nomadicprofessor.com](mailto:support@nomadicprofessor.com) ##### Copyright © 2026, The Nomadic Professor