AN INSPIRED PRESENTATION OF THE AMERICAN STORY The American Republic to 1877 immerses middle school students in the richearly history of their country. The program includes the finest scholarship andthe most up-to-date maps from the world-renowned National Geographic. Features Foldablesstudent-made three-dimensional graphic organizersarea unique strategy that helps students read effectively and also can be used asassessment or study tools. Asthey work with these manipulatives, students are fully involved in learning,studying, and reviewing important concepts. The extensive use of graphics, maps, and photography creates a visual/verbalapproach that appeals to all your students. TIME Notebooks allow students to step into the past, learning abouteveryday life in various periods and the "hot topics" of different eras. Chapteropening Why it Matters features show students the connectionsbetween life in early America and their lives today. National Geographic's Geography and History features show students how geography and eventsintertwine to create the history of a location or nation. The program emphasizes skill developmentfrom reading maps to analyzingprimary and secondary sources to exploring the connections between history andgeography, economics, government, citizenship, and current events.