Exploring Government Curriculum Package (Updated 2023 Edition) (Grades 9-12)

Are you looking for an American government curriculum for your high school student that is complete and easy to use? Exploring Government is a one-semester course that is centered in God's Word and equips your student to better understand our country's government and his or her role in it. The Exploring Government Curriculum Package includes everything you need for a successful study. If you use the course as written, your student can earn one semester of credit in American government and one semester of credit in English. However, the course is flexible, so you can adjust the assignments as needed to fit your student's schedule and needs. The textbook, Exploring Government, features 75 engaging lessons with hundreds of colorful photographs and historic illustrations. We Hold These Truths is a collection of primary source documents offering perspectives on government from the past and present. Weekly project ideas include a writing assignment and two other creative assignments such as building a model, making a video, or conducting research. The publisher recommends that students read four biographies that enhance their understanding of government (sold separately).  These books are not essential for understanding the lessons, but each one adds a valuable perspective on topics discussed in the lessons.  To earn the English credit, you'll need to read the literature.  You can read more about the recommended literature and order them here.   Author Ray Notgrass designed the curriculum for students to use successfully for one semester anytime in high school--9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, or 12th grade. Daily lessons build an in-depth understanding of how American government works. With the lessons already planned, your student can use the curriculum independently. The Student Review Package (sold separately) is essential for your high school portfolio. It contains review questions, tests and answer keys. Click here to see sample pages of Exploring Government. Click here to see sample pages of We Hold These Truths. Click here to see the Guide for Parents.