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Uncle Sam and You Curriculum Package
SKU
006200
ISBN
9781609990527
Grade 5-8
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Optional
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$110.00 
Description
Includes Part 1 and Part 2 Hardcover Student Texts, Answer Key and Citizen's Handbook
Publisher's Description of Uncle Sam and You Curriculum Package
Uncle Sam and You by Ray and Charlene Notgrass is a one-year civics and government course for students in grades 5-8. Daily lessons teach your child about the foundations of American government, the elections process, and how Federal, state, and local governments work.
The Curriculum Package includes:
- Uncle Sam and You Part 1
- Uncle Sam and You Part 2
- The Citizen's Handbook
- Answer Key
The Answer Key contains answers for the vocabulary assignments at the end of the lessons, the worksheets and tests in the Uncle Sam and You Student Workbook, and the review questions and tests in the Uncle Sam and You Lesson Review.
This package does not include any review or test material or the recommended literature, so you may want the Student Workbook, Lesson Review, and Literature Package.
Category Description for Uncle Sam and You Curriculum
Offering history, geography, and government
or civics curriculum for elementary through high school grades, these
courses are written from a conservative Christian viewpoint. Scripture
and “Biblical Thinking” activities are integral. An engaging, narrative writing style is used at all levels. Recommended literature can be paired with
each course to add more depth to the study. Components are similar
through all grade levels, with hardcover Textbook(s), companion workbooks/
review books, the map/timeline books, and a Parent Guide/Answer Key.
Believing God is actively involved in our nation’s history and future; this course teaches students America’s Christian heritage from our system of government to our military and emergency workers. Lessons will take about 45-60 minutes per day. The course requires four components, which are available in a Curriculum Package. Textbooks (Part 1 and 2) with engagingly written text and vibrant illustrations; The Citizen’s Handbook collection of primary resources, and the Answer Key with answers for the following: end of the lesson assignments, the Student Workbook, and the Lesson Review.
Reinforce the lessons with either the optional Student Workbook (5th-6th grade) or the Lesson Review (7th-8th grade). Both include additional daily lesson assignments, unit tests, and questions about the recommended literature. Literature-based questions are primarily recall based, with a few higher-level thinking questions included.
Believing God is actively involved in our nation’s history and future; this course teaches students America’s Christian heritage from our system of government to our military and emergency workers. Lessons will take about 45-60 minutes per day. The course requires four components, which are available in a Curriculum Package. Textbooks (Part 1 and 2) with engagingly written text and vibrant illustrations; The Citizen’s Handbook collection of primary resources, and the Answer Key with answers for the following: end of the lesson assignments, the Student Workbook, and the Lesson Review.
Reinforce the lessons with either the optional Student Workbook (5th-6th grade) or the Lesson Review (7th-8th grade). Both include additional daily lesson assignments, unit tests, and questions about the recommended literature. Literature-based questions are primarily recall based, with a few higher-level thinking questions included.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| Brand: | Notgrass Company |
| Author: | Ray and Charlene Notgrass |
| ISBN: | 9781609990527 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 3.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 10.91 |
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