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American Government

by George Thomson

ONE SEMESTER COURSE MATERIALS

Student activity book contains all primary documents.

United States Government enables teachers and students alike to enjoy a strong connection between history and the present. The principles of the Constitution have deep historical application and are exemplified in the news every day. This course connects current events to constitutional principles as a foundation for writing and class simulations. In this course, students learn not what to think but how to think. Course materials and class discussions enable students to learn a process of thinking useful for effective communication and civic competency by examining issues from all sides in their historical context.

"I was a lawyer for 14 years before becoming a teacher. I became certified to teach just before Christmas, 2003. I was hired immediately to teach Government at Alchesay High School, located on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. I had less than a week to prepare for class. George's materials were invaluable in assisting me in getting ready to teach on such short notice. His lessons reflect the latest and best methods for delivering compelling lessons to students. The lessons center around essential questions, and identify desired enduring understandings. The material is well organized. The content is excellent. George has compiled one excellent lesson after another. Standards are addressed. Daily objectives are easy to find. Vocabulary is identified. The result is hands-on activities that truly prepare students for productive citizenship after graduation. Equally important, George's materials prepared me as a teacher to deliver high quality lessons in a professional manner."
-- James C. Lerch
Teacher Manual & Student Activities Book: 2,027 pages

Table of Contents:

  1. Class organization, goal setting
  2. Fundamental Principles and History of American Government
  3. The Constitution
  4. Civil Liberties
  1. U.S. Congress
  2. The Executive Branch
  3. U.S. Judicial
  4. Federalism

Course materials cover one semester with daily support for all aspects of instruction. The Teacher’s Edition includes a syllabus; correlation to standards; pacing guide; daily lesson plans; teacher’s workbook; CD with daily class notes in PDF (for use as color overheads) and/or PowerPoints; complete assessments. Classroom sets includes 25 Student Workbooks and Teacher Edition with CD. After purchase of Teacher’s Edition, additional Student Workbooks are available for individual purchase. Click here for details.

Version Product Number Pricing
Teacher Edition and Classroom Set
Included 3 times email access
to a mentoring teacher. CD Included
H-X-GOV-TM

$899 US
Includes 25 student
activities books and
teacher's manual

Due to the length of the student
book the Classroom Set is priced
as a full-year course.

Teacher Edition Subscription
Included 3 times email access
to a mentoring teacher. CD Included

ISBN: 1-931680-58-2
H-X-GOV-TM-2

$249 US
Print your own student
activities books from CD

1,389 pages

Student Activities Book

ISBN: 1-931680-57-4
H-X-GOV-SA

$30 US
Teacher Edition
purchase is required
to buy individual copies

638 pages

Mentoring Teacher Program Subscription
This subscription allows for 25 times email
access to the mentoring teacher
for 370 days after purchase.

H-X-GOV-MT

$200 US
Teacher Edition
purchase is required

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