African American History

From Slavery to Freedom (2022)

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Print Edition ISBNs:

• Student (2022): 978-12-6441594-6

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• English language version only
• Connects with Google Translate
• Print and digital versions available
• Similar approach to other digital interfaces (AP and CTE courses)
• Some teacher support, but seems less robust
• Has Smartbook functionality
• Does not have chapter subsections in the print version
• Well-rounded in the context of US History
• Extensive bibliography for primary and secondary resources
• Lesson plan templates available for use and personalized expansion

African American History (2018)

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Print Edition ISBNs:

• Student (2018): 978-1-32-845003-6
• Teacher (2018): 978-1-32-845004-3

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• English and Spanish available
• Print and Digital versions available
• They address Central, Eastern, and Southern African cultures
• Addresses the trade of humans not only in The United States but the Americas as a whole (sans Canada being mentioned directly)
• Textbook feels like a workbook not a textbook
• The Southern Homestead Act is misrepresented. Special Order No. 15 gives more background (the coastal land became Union territory and then it was divided among the freed slaves)
• Confronting Racism add-on has a graphic images and information disclaimer that pops up on digital platform
• Has an app students download for book that does not need internet to use.
• Partnerships with History Channel, checkology, national civil rights museum,
• The digital format has page arrows (no seamless stream for section)
• Books are available in both Spanish and English (Spanish online is not interactive, only pdf format)
• HMH textbooks are not APA level. They are grade level. They have guided reading workbooks to help struggling students online with teacher’s subscription.
• When purchased there is training for teachers on using the platform.
• Robust number of resources available. (assessment, reference, enrichment, video, presentations)
• Digital version has a number of items that must load when each page is opened, somewhat cumbersome
• Imbedded help in understanding resources.
• Platform resources easily intuitive to navigate.
• Online testing platform. Can be paused and access given during certain teacher designated times.
• They can add SDA standards.
• They have a planning guide at the beginning of each chapter (teacher would need digital access to make use of it).
• Writable software: Assists students with anonymous peer review, reading, and writing skills. INCLUDES: TURNITIN
• Has a family corner to help students and families understand the platform.
• If utilizing HMH textbooks, the committee recommends using the digital formats. For the most part, the digital format textbooks are updated more regularly and contain more current information