U.S. History (1865–Present) & Constitutional Foundations

U.S. History (1865–Present) & Constitutional Foundations

Grades 10–12 | Lexile 1170

Dive into fascinating events and themes in United States history

This comprehensive one-year program explores United States history and the human experience, encouraging civic participation. The book 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. Includes 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.

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Program Features & Resources

Features
  • Introduces and provides practice in key social studies skills and practices, including
    —geographic reasoning;
    —gathering, interpreting, and using evidence;
    —chronological reasoning;
    —comparison and contextualization;
    —economics; and
    —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.
  • Includes 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 Materials

Teacher Wraparound Edition

  • Chapter features include
    —Introduce the Compelling Question
    —Step into History
    —Lesson Objectives
    —Differentiated Instruction
    —Extending the Lesson
    —Lesson Summary
    —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 planner includes a list of objectives, pacing options, social studies practice activities, and referenced source documents.
  • 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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