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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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Reviews
18 Ratings
1-10 of 18 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 6, 2023
Impressed!
My daughter used about half of this program over summer. I am so impressed! Definitely rivals my own high school civics class. Interesting and fun!
Rated 2 out of 5
Jun 20, 2022
Very Dry, boring ??
Very dry unfortunately, kids and I had trouble engaging in the material. I wouldn't recommend it and wish I hadn't spent so much money in this curriculum. It was for a co-op class otherwise I don't think we would have pressed on and finished it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 15, 2021
Love this Christ-centered curriculum
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 22, 2021
Excellent!!!
Absolutely no reason to suffer through a boring civics program when you could be doing this engaging and beautiful curriculum. Notgrass did an excellent job of weaving together the important facts of government along with interesting tidbits of info about the men and women who have helped govern the country. I highly recommend this product.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 21, 2021
Tried Notgrass and we're not turning back!
With 14 years public school teaching experience, I tried several history curriculums for homeschooling but was not satisfied until a friend told me about Notgrass. I was hooked immediately and they are generous with sampling the material on their website so you really get a feel for what they are offering. My 8th grader did Uncle Sam & You independently; she completed the workbooks, literature readings, and many of the lesson activities. This curriculum is very thorough and gives the student a good grasp of civics with many options to make it more personal to the student so the ideas really sink in. This is also presented through a Biblical lens; it is not dominant nor forced but merely a nice accompaniment to the civics lesson. I highly recommend Notgrass.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 11, 2021
This is an excellent, open-and-go civics course. My 11 year old is enjoying it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 28, 2020
1sts year using
This is our 9th year homeschooling but our first year using Notgrass. I switched specifically because it is/was an election year and I wanted my kids to understand the process and what was happening. This program has been so helpful. The information is easy to understand. We plan to continue with Notgrass through high school based on this year's experience.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 1, 2020
Fantastic
Love this series. Super fast shipping.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 24, 2020
This history program fits us perfectly! Just the right mix of stories about real people, projects, writing, and literature and all with a Biblical worldview!
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 31, 2020
So far, so good
Today is our first day using it, and so far we liked Unit One. It's well-written and easy to use. We appreciate the biblical/spiritual focus as a context for understanding how to be citizens.
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Our family has appreciated the other Notgrass History Curricula.
We love Notgrass history! The courses we have done in previous years have been manageable, engaging, and full of understandable informative content.
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Christian based civics course