United States Government

United States Government & Civics (2024)

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Print Edition ISBNs:

• Student (2024): 978-00-7902289-9
• Teacher (2024): 978-00-7902292-9

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• English and Spanish available
• Print and Digital versions available
• Updated but not rewritten
• Not inquiry based - Added Inquiry Journal
• Smartbook function
• Extra resource material
• Lesson plan templates available for use and personalized expansion
• Suggested PBL activities

American Government Interactive (2023)

Publisher: Savvas

Print Edition ISBNs:

• Student (2023): 978-14-1839161-4 with Digital (1-year License)
• Teacher (2023): 978-14-1839162-1

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• Multiyear digital licenses available
• New case studies added each year
• Inquiry case studies (news reels, videos, documents)

United States Government (2018)

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Print Edition ISBNs:

• Student (2018): 978-0-54-474268-0
• Teacher (2018): 978-0-54-474285-7

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• The committee recommends using the Digital format
• English and Spanish available
• Print and Digital versions available
• The chunking of the chapters appears to be easily digestible for students. It may leave room for experienced instructors to add Biblical and SDA perspectives without needing to “rush” through the chapters or concepts
• Considered an elective, so online material is not interactive like the US History.
• “Civics” is a separate curriculum and is “elective”
• 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