Take a Stand! American Government and Economics Student Materials
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1)Take a Stand! American Government and Economics, Student Edition
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The following two books need to be purchased separately:
American Government -
2) Basic American Government by Clarence Carson,
ISBN 978-1931789196
Economics –
3) Lessons for the Young Economist by Robert P. Murphy,
ISBN 9781933550886
1)Take a Stand! American Government and Economics, Teacher Edition
American Government Textbook- (We do not sell this book. Purchase on your own.)
2) Basic American Government by Clarence Carson, ISBN 978-1931789196
Economics Textbook– (We do not sell this book. Purchase on your own.)
3) Lessons for the Young Economist by Robert P. Murphy, ISBN 9781933550886
American Government Textbook- (We do not sell this book. Purchase on your own.)
2) Basic American Government by Clarence Carson, ISBN 978-1931789196
Economics Textbook– (We do not sell this book. Purchase on your own.)
3) Lessons for the Young Economist by Robert P. Murphy, ISBN 9781933550886
The Take a Stand! series teaches students how to be historians. They learn not only basic facts of history, but how to analyze the events of the past. This unique approach makes the student an active participation in the analysis of the past. This is the best of critical thinking, Socratic discussion, and analytical writing in history. The Take a Stand! series is not a set of textbooks, but rather thinking, reading, speaking, and writing guides. Take a Stand! shows the student how to be a historian. The Teacher Edition contains the Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric assignments necessary to teaching a student the basic content of history and the thinking skills needed to be an independent thinker in history. Each chapter contains a list of important vocabulary words (Grammar). Interspersed through the history content are thinking skills and open-ended questions (Logic and Rhetoric). The teacher needs to only follow from page 1 and continue to the end. This series has been made with over 20 years of teaching and publishing experience and represents decades of work and practice.
Content: Western Political Thought and American Government, The Declaration of Independence, American Democracy: Founding Ideas, The Role of Religion in American Education, The U.S. Constitution, The Supreme Court and Chief Justice Marshall, Free Market or Planned Economy? Globalization and Illegal Immigration, News Media and American Political Life, Totalitarianism and the United States, The American Electoral Process, Free Market, Socialism
Thinking Skills: Fact or Opinion? Judgment, Supporting Evidence, Primary or Secondary Analysis, Using Quotes, Taking Notes, Analyzing Primary Sources, Cause and Effect, and Compare and Contrast.
Content: Western Political Thought and American Government, The Declaration of Independence, American Democracy: Founding Ideas, The Role of Religion in American Education, The U.S. Constitution, The Supreme Court and Chief Justice Marshall, Free Market or Planned Economy? Globalization and Illegal Immigration, News Media and American Political Life, Totalitarianism and the United States, The American Electoral Process, Free Market, Socialism
Thinking Skills: Fact or Opinion? Judgment, Supporting Evidence, Primary or Secondary Analysis, Using Quotes, Taking Notes, Analyzing Primary Sources, Cause and Effect, and Compare and Contrast.
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For American Government and Economics Teacher Materials click here.
I absolutely LOVE the critical thinking aspects of the (Take a Stand!) curriculum. Too few curricular address the idea of critical thinking skills. There is much written for the children to memorize and recount at the appropriate times, but are they understanding what they are reading? Implementing critical thinking into the reading and discussion of history is a powerful tool to help our children understand what they are reading as well as form an opinion and knowledge that they will be able to use in many situations in life. I also love the discussion and multi-age aspects of the curriculum. Being able to have discussions around the dinner table with family are some of the most important times you will have will your children. These are very good learning opportunities that are disappearing from too many families today. The children are able to read the material and discuss it at their level; they will understand the material better with discussion and help teach each other at the same time. This would also work wonderfully in a homeschool co-op setting! I have been looking at a number of different social studies programs for the middle and older grades and am very excited to come across Take a Stand! I am anxious to use it in my homeschool as well as recommend it to others. Amy B., Maine - Parent
I have really enjoyed taking this class, I feel as though I have learned a lot about the way our country works. I really appreciated that instead of just stuffing our heads with facts, we were encouraged to think critically and form our own opinions about different topics. The small class size was really helpful because it made it easy to voice my thoughts and to hear other opinions. I feel that Mr. De Gree really believes in what he is teaching and he really cares about giving us the tools to be effective members of our society. I believe that after taking this class, I am much more knowledgeable and equipped to be an active participant in our government. Hannah - Student
I have really enjoyed taking this class, I feel as though I have learned a lot about the way our country works. I really appreciated that instead of just stuffing our heads with facts, we were encouraged to think critically and form our own opinions about different topics. The small class size was really helpful because it made it easy to voice my thoughts and to hear other opinions. I feel that Mr. De Gree really believes in what he is teaching and he really cares about giving us the tools to be effective members of our society. I believe that after taking this class, I am much more knowledgeable and equipped to be an active participant in our government. Hannah - Student
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