| The American Journey, Online Student Edition Contributor(s): McGraw-Hill (Author), McGraw-Hill (Manufactured by) |
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ISBN: 0078749123 ISBN-13: 9780078749124 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Glencoe OUR PRICE: $8.85 Product Type: Other Published: April 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: NA |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: New Page 1THE COMPLETE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN ONE COMPREHENSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM The American Journey is a superb, readable presentation of American history, from pre-exploration to the present. Its unparalleled author team, including the National Geographic, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative, maps, and charts.Features Accessible Reading and Reading Strategies Are a Priority- Exclusive Foldables--student-made three-dimensional graphic organizers--are a unique strategy that helps students read effectively and also can be used as assessment or study tools. - A Guide to Reading, Reading Checks, and a Summary in every chapter keep students on track as they learn to read for information and process what they've read. - The extensive use of graphics, maps, and photography creates a visual/verbal approach that appeals to all your students.Relevance is Part of Every Lesson- TIME Notebooks allow students to step into the past, learning about everyday life in various periods and the hot topics of different eras. - What Life Was Like and Hands-On History fully engage students in learning and give them an understanding of parallels between earlier generations and their own.National Geographic Brings its Unequalled Expertise to Every Page- Colorful, easy-to-read maps help students understand the where and why of history. - Geography and History features show students how geography and events intertwine to create the history of a location or nation.Continual Practice in Social Studies Skills- The program emphasizes skill development--from reading maps to analyzing primary and secondary sources to exploring the connections betweenhistory and geography, economics, government, citizenship, and current events. Abundant Opportunities for Students to Demonstrate Proficiency - The Standardized Test Practice provides systematic, ongoing test preparation. As your students learn, they are simultaneously preparing to demonstrate their knowledge of American history in standardized test formats. |