He was one of America’s true greats. As president, he changed the world, developing a successful strategy for defeating Communism, toppling the Soviet Union, and liberating Eastern Europe (while hardly firing a shot). And just as important, he restored an America that had found itself mired in a malaise of falling living standards, moral decay, and what seemed like inevitable decline.

Though he was our oldest president, Reagan acted as a tonic, rejuvenating America’s economy, restoring her confidence, and attracting a majority of young voters won over by his vision of making America once again a shining city on a hill.

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Modern American and World Intermediate Package 

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This large foldable map is designed for use with our Early American history programs. Chart the movements and events from this incredible time period with this accurate map printed on heavy-duty card stock.

Dimensions are 36″ by 24″, map folds down to 12″ by 9″ for easy storage. Students are encouraged to label cities, states, capitals, rivers, lakes, and national landmarks while coloring each state or region. At the end of the course this map will be a fun keepsake of all that was learned over the year.

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This course connects the stories of Native American tribes, intrepid explorers, hopeful pioneers, and determined individuals with the lands they built their lives upon. These stories introduce their readers to the vast variety of landforms, biomes, and ecosystems that can be found in the United States.

Bridging story with scientific and geographic exploration, this course is designed for nature lovers and outdoor skeptics alike. The comprehensive teacher’s guide will reveal the incredible geography of the United States, introduce mapping, directions, landforms, the National Parks, and inspire outdoor adventures to apply your student’s newfound knowledge. Join your student to discover ecosystems, biomes, and ecological principles as you explore the mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, glaciers, plains, islands, sea-like lakes, rainforests, and various flora and fauna to be found in the United States.

Picture Packet 
Bible Verse Packet

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This is a great reference for home and school with all the basics kids need to know to succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond.

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Whether it’s through beautifully filmed videos, muddy field trips, or hands-on experiments, your fourth to sixth grade student will cultivate a lifelong love of exploration, adventure, and an appreciation of the natural world. This gentle approach to geography is designed to ignite your child’s curiosity as you experience the wonders of the United States.

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From tundra to volcanoes, beaches to deserts, mountains to badlands, students will learn geographic terms, functional mapping skills, and how to use a compass. This teacher’s guide provides weekly lessons that weave all these elements into a rich, enjoyable, and inspiring study.

At the end of the course, students will have a rich foundational understanding of United State geography, state symbols, directions, and mapping. Most importantly, we hope that this course inspires you and your students to get outside to see and experience all the natural beauty this nation offers.

Scope & Sequence 

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Perhaps this place could be home after all.

Gorgeously poetic and visually stunning, this story from acclaimed creators Nikki Grimes and Wendell Minor celebrates the beauty of the Southwest as a young boy sees it for the very first time.

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Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that’s compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format.”–(starred) Booklist. 

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But what will Mike do when the larger, faster, smoke-spewing steamboats attempt to take over the rivers?

A good supplement for units on tall tales, folktales, American history, and the Mississippi River. And just a fun read-aloud for sharing.

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When the newspapers got wind of her amazing adventure, the whole country cheered her on to the end of her trek, which came just a few months after she set out. A story of true grit and girl power at any age, Grandma Gatewood proves that no peak is insurmountable.

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