U.S History (1865–Present) & Constitutional Foundations
Dive into fascinating events and themes in United States history through an engaging and in-depth experience!
This comprehensive one-year program explores United States history and the human experience, encouraging civic participation.
Features
- covers the Civil War to the present, including the conflict with terrorism
- an extensive introduction to pre-Civil War history provides a deep foundation and context for students to comprehend historic themes and patterns
- in-depth coverage of the origins, principles, and provisions of the Constitution
- introduces the physical and early human geography of the United States and its impact on the American experience
- introduces and provides practice in key social studies skills and practices
- geographic reasoning
- gathering, interpreting, and using evidence
- chronological reasoning
- comparison and contextualization
- economics
- civic participation
- unit Essential Questions and chapter Compelling Questions focus reading and research on large topics and themes of American history and the Constitution
- activities presented in the sidebar prompt students to engage with concepts, events, and primary sources
- letters, political cartoons, editorials, and other primary source documents
- inquiry activities—ranging from structured to student-directed—provide ample opportunities to engage in the real work of historians
- chapter and unit reviews include Key Terms by Theme, Stimulus-Based Questions, Multiple-Choice Questions, Document-Based Questions, and Thematic Essays
- enhanced coverage of landmark cases of the United States Supreme Court
- the four-color design provides strong text and image structure, improves usability, and enhances meaning
- the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution are provided in the Appendix
Teacher Package
Teacher Wraparound Edition
- chapter features include Introduce the Compelling Question, Step into History, Lesson Objectives, Differentiated Instruction, Extending the Lesson, Lesson Summary, and Review
- special features include Test-Taking Tips, Note-Taking Skills, Research Tips, and Connecting the Past to the Present
- a Global Context feature focuses on global issues and challenges
- a Literary Connection feature suggests fiction and informational titles to deepen content knowledge
- discussion prompts, differentiated instruction, and engaging activities in every lesson
- digital teacher license includes PowerPoint slides and end-of-course test preparation
Teacher Resource
- reproducible primary and secondary source documents with activities to provide practice in key social studies skills
- chapter lesson planners including a list of objectives, pacing options, social studies practice activities, and source documents referenced
- formative, chapter, and unit assessments
- graphic organizers support academic vocabulary, note-taking, and critical thinking skills
ExamView® Test Generator
- chapter and unit assessments
- customize for your classroom
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U.S. History (1865-Present) & Constitutional Foundations
Student Edition Hardcover
1488006A concise and comprehensive American history and government text covering the Civil War through the present day. Learn More$59.95In Stock
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U.S. History (1865-Present) & Constitutional Foundations
Student Edition Online (6-year License)
14880DMinimum Purchase of 25 Required
$59.95School PO Only
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U.S. History (1865-Present) & Constitutional Foundations - National
Teacher Package
15497Includes an Annotated Teacher Edition (print and 6-year online license), Teacher Resource (print and 6-year online license), and ExamView software. Sold only in conjunction with a classroom set of 25 online or print Student Editions. Learn More$169.95School PO Only
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U.S. History (1865-Present) & Constitutional Foundations - Florida
Teacher Package
13161Includes all components of the Wraparound Teacher Edition (ATE) and Teacher Resource (correlated to Florida Standards) in both print and digital formats plus ExamView. Learn More$169.95In Stock