Election Edition Update © 2010!
- 2009 Presidential Inauguration
- All-new photos
- Updated figures
The first new high school government textbook in over 10 years, American Government: Citizenship and Power, by Barbour and Wright, clearly explains how American government came to be, how it functions today, and how winners and losers are determined in the struggle for political power. The text also provides numerous stories, debates, and discussions of contemporary issues to capture students’ interest and encourage their active participation in politics and government.
- Published in association with CQ Press, a division of Congressional Quarterly, the country’s most trusted and experienced publisher of up-to-date materials on government and politics
- Written in a conversational style that will stimulate and inspire lively political discussions in your classroom
- Developed from the authors’ classroom experiences with today’s students and today’s issues
More Than Just the Facts –
Hundreds of high-interest personal stories, debates, and opportunities for student participation!
 | What's at Stake - Interesting discussions about who wins and who loses in today’s political struggles
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 | Inside the Beltway - Interviews with people who work behind the scenes in Washington, D.C.
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 | Let's Debate - Side-by-side excerpts from political speeches and op-ed articles that challenge students to evaluate opposing viewpoints
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 | Politics is Local - Stories about real people who got involved and made a difference
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 | Profiles in Citizenship - Personal statements from well-known political ? gures about why we all need to get involved
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 | A Republic... if you can keep it - Suggestions that encourage students to become active participants in the political process
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Captivate with Key Components!
Assessment Book: Tests and Quizzes with Answer Key
- One quiz for each section (72 total)
- Two tests for each chapter (46 total)
- One test for each unit (4 total)
- One test for each branch of the government (3 total)
Constitution Workbook and Teacher’s Edition
- 40 complete lessons that expand the discussion of key constitutional principles
- Focused content plus interesting activities designed to connect students with the living Constitution
Extending the Lesson: Analyzing Documents and Cartoons
- For each chapter, one or two complete lessons that extend the analysis of key concepts
- In each lesson, one or more of the following items plus reflection questions for students:
- Primary source documents
- News articles debating current issues
- Political cartoons
Guided Reading Workbook and Teacher’s Edition
- For each section, one outlining activity, and one handout summarizing key points in simple language for students who read below grade level
- For each chapter, two vocabulary activities and one or two graphic organizer activities
Lesson Plans
- Detailed plans for every section
Energize with Technology!
EMC Lesson Planner: Plus Resources on CD-ROM
- Complete lesson plans for all sections, plus the ability to display the plans on a calendar, edit them, and print them
- Correlations to state standards
- Printable calendar that displays plans for multiple class periods and that can be exported to Microsoft® Outlook®
- Assessment materials, including ExamView® Test Generator
- Program resources
ExamView® Test Generator on CD-ROM
- Over 2,500 high-quality questions ranging from easy to average to challenging
- Ability to select, create, and edit tests and quizzes
Spanish Audio Summaries CDs
- Spanish audio segments summarizing key points from each section
Microsoft® PowerPoint® Lectures on CD-ROM
- Creative, easy-to-follow lectures for each section
- Wide range of formats:
- Clear narratives
- Concise bullet points
- Powerful quotes and extracts
- Full-color photos, figures, and cartoons
- Video and audio clips
- Breakout slides inviting student participation—ready for use with Clicker and interactive whiteboard technology
EMC Internet Resource Center
- Study Guides
- Vocabulary Activities
- Practice Tests
- Current Events Lessons
- Updates
- Lesson Plans
- Standards Correlations
Power-Practice: Interactive Student CD for American Government
- Dozens of vocabulary activities in various forms, including crossword puzzles, word cubes, and word finds
- Flash cards in English and in Spanish
- Flash tutorials on key government principles and processes
- Review and practice tests
Student Textbook on CD-ROM and Online
- Full Student Textbook on CD
Components
| Student Courseware | ISBN | Price |
| Textbook | 978-0-82195-561-1 | $74.95 |
| Student Textbook on CD | 978-082193-736-5 | $74.95 |
| Student Textbook Online | 978-0-82195-601-4 | $74.95 |
| Power-Practice: Interactive Student CD for American Government | 978-082193-740-2 | $21.95 |
| Constitution Workbook | 978-082193-724-2 | $18.95 |
| Guided Reading Workbook | 978-082193-720-4 | $16.95 |
| Extending the Lesson: Analyzing Documents and Cartoons | 978-082193-855-3 | $18.95 |
| Spanish Audio Summaries CDs | 978-082193-966-6 | $62.95 |
| Instructor Resources |
| Annotated Teacher’s Edition | 978-082195-562-8 | $102.95 |
| ExamView® Test Generator on CD-ROM | 978-082193-737-2 | $145.95 |
| Assessment Book | 978-082193-727-3 | $22.95 |
| EMC Lesson Planner: Plus Resources on CD-ROM | 978-082193-856-0 | $224.95 |
| Lesson Plans | 978-082193-728-0 | $31.95 |
| Constitution Workbook Teacher’s Edition | 978-082193-725-9 | $31.95 |
| Guided Reading Workbook Teacher’s Edition | 978-082193-721-1 | $24.95 |
| Microsoft® PowerPoint® Lectures on CD-ROM | 978-082193-739-6 | $145.95 |
Internet Resource Center
For information about online access to the Internet Resource Center, please call 800-328-1452. |
| Student Textbook Online |
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