Description
Living in the United States Series
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Reading Level 3 - 4.5 Interest Level 5 - 12
Living in the United States series is an abbreviated version of traditional basal programs. The low reading level; sophisticated page layout; and up-to-date, age-appropriate visuals make each Student Text and accompanying activities appealing to struggling readers. The standards-based programs are appropriate for on-level students, students with learning differences, and students and adults reading below grade level.United States GovernmentStudent TextThe full-color, 64-page Student Text features seven easy-to-read chapters. The text covers types of government, history of the U.S. government, political parties, the House of Representatives and the Senate, the President and Vice President, the cabinet, independent government agencies, the federal court system, and the Supreme Court. Text also covers state and local government and more. Includes maps, charts, photos, and a glossary.
Teacher's GuideThe 170-page, reproducible Teacher's Guide includes 111 student worksheets that reinforce each section of the Student Text. Teacher's Guide also includes a quiz for each chapter, a final review, a final test, and complete answer keys.United States CitizenshipStudent TextThe full-color, 48-page Student Text features six easy-to-read chapters. Students will be able to explain the freedoms and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. Specifically, students will learn about the cultural makeup of the United States; principles of democracy; rights guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, such as due process rights; laws and important figures of the civil rights movement; voter qualifications such as citizenship, residence, and age; and more.Teacher's GuideThe 110-page, reproducible Teacher's Guide has 64 student worksheets that reinforce each section of the Student Text. The Teacher's Guide also includes a quiz for each chapter, a final review, a final test, and complete answer keys.United States LawStudent TextThe full-color, 48-page Student Text features four easy-to-read chapters that focus on the laws and court systems of the United States. Students will be able to describe the basic structure and functions of the judicial branch of the U.S. government and the U.S. Supreme Court; explain the difference between trial courts and courts of appeals; and describe the trial process and its participants. Students will investigate important Supreme Court cases; learn how the juvenile justice system works; discover how laws about driving, drugs, and alcohol affect young people; understand search and seizure laws; and more.Teacher's GuideThe 110-page, reproducible Teacher's Guide has 64 student worksheets that reinforce each section of the Student Text. Also has a quiz for each chapter, a final review and test, and answer keys.Complete Series with Print Teacher's Guides - includes 30 Student Texts (10 of each title) & 1 each of 3 Print Teacher's Guides.