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American Republic prepares students to become discerning citizens who learn from the successes and failures of the past to make wise decisions for today. To do this, students survey the major events that have shaped American history, paying special attention to cultural shifts and influences. Starting with the discovery of the New World, the text traces the path of American history up to the present day. In addition to a historical account, American Republic demonstrates the distinctiveness of American values and government and emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating United States history.

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    • American Republic Print Parent Portal Kit, 5th ed.

      American Republic Print Parent Portal Kit, 5th ed.

      SKU700872
      $119.44

    • American Republic eText Parent Portal Kit, 5th ed.

      American Republic eText Parent Portal Kit, 5th ed.

      SKU700880
      $80.83

    • American Republic Print Parent Portal Kit, 5th ed. (UMSI)

      American Republic Print Parent Portal Kit, 5th ed. (UMSI)

      SKU700898
      $119.44

    • American Republic eText Parent Portal Kit, 5th ed. (UMSI)

      American Republic eText Parent Portal Kit, 5th ed. (UMSI)

      SKU700906
      $80.83

    • American Republic VS eTextbook, 5th ed.

      American Republic VS eTextbook, 5th ed.

      SKU522839
      Original price $38.61 Current price $34.75

      The eTextbook for the Grade 8 American Republic student textbook is a digital version of the American Republic student edition. The eTextbook can streamline digital learning and provides a backup for students when a printed edition is not available.

    • American Republic VS eTextbook & Printed SE, 5th ed.

      American Republic VS eTextbook & Printed SE, 5th ed.

      SKU522847
      Original price $100.28 Current price $90.25

      The eTextbook for the Grade 8 American Republic student textbook is a digital version of the American Republic student edition. The eTextbook can streamline digital learning and provides a backup for students when a printed edition is not available.

    • American Republic Teacher Edition, 5th ed.

      American Republic Teacher Edition, 5th ed.

      SKU522789
      Original price $96.39 Current price $86.75

      The 8th grade history teacher’s edition provides two volumes of resources and suggestions for guiding students through the middle school American history course. Additional resources, activities, and discussion notes provided in the teacher’s edition help develop the students’ critical thinking skills so they can see and interpret history according to a biblical worldview.

    • American Republic Student Edition, 5th ed.

      American Republic Student Edition, 5th ed.

      SKU522771
      Original price $77.22 Current price $69.50

      This American history textbook takes 8th graders on a journey through time to give a complete overview of the founding, development, and growth of the United States as a nation. Students will explore significant social studies skills to prepare them to be student historians capable of engaging with American history thoughtfully so they can use the events of our past to make wise decisions for the future.

    • American Republic Assessments, 5th ed.

      American Republic Assessments, 5th ed.

      SKU522813
      Original price $21.11 Current price $7.39

      The eighth-grade history assessments packet assesses students on their knowledge and understanding of key concepts in the American Republic course. Assessments align with educational objectives from the American Republic student edition.

    • American Republic Assessments Answer Key, 5th ed.

      American Republic Assessments Answer Key, 5th ed.

      SKU522821
      Original price $15.28 Current price $13.75

      The eighth-grade history assessments answer key includes copies of each student test with overprint answers in red, as well as page numbers for easy location of answers in the student edition. Assessments align with educational objectives from the American Republic student edition. These Grade 8 American Republic answer keys correspond with the American Republic assessments.

    • American Republic Activities, 5th ed.

      American Republic Activities, 5th ed.

      SKU522797
      Original price $42.22 Current price $38.00

      The 8th grade history workbook provides additional activities for the American Republic course. Use the student activities workbook to review, reinforce, and apply concepts taught in the course.

    • American Republic Activities Answer Key, 5th ed.

      American Republic Activities Answer Key, 5th ed.

      SKU522805
      Original price $47.78 Current price $43.00

      The American Republic activity book answers includes copies of all student activities with overprint answers to questions and suggested answers for projects in red for use when grading.

    • American Republic VS eTextbook, 4th ed.

      American Republic VS eTextbook, 4th ed.

      SKU503318
      Original price $38.61 Current price $34.75

      The American Republic Student Text (4th ed.) leads students on a tour of our nation’s history starting with the first interactions between Native Americans and European explorers and ending with present day America. Students are encouraged to interpret the present based on knowledge of our nation’s past, using text, illustrations, art, and photographs.

    • American Republic VS eTextbook & Print, 4th ed.

      American Republic VS eTextbook & Print, 4th ed.

      SKU503326
      Original price $100.28 Current price $90.25

      The American Republic Student Text (4th ed.) leads students on a tour of our nation’s history starting with the first interactions between Native Americans and European explorers and ending with present day America. Students are encouraged to interpret the present based on knowledge of our nation’s past, using text, illustrations, art, and photographs.

    • American Republic Tests, 4th ed.

      American Republic Tests, 4th ed.

      SKU298398
      Original price $21.11 Current price $7.39

      The American Republic Tests (4th ed.) check for student knowledge and understanding of key concepts.

    • American Republic Tests Answer Key, 4th ed.

      American Republic Tests Answer Key, 4th ed.

      SKU298414
      Original price $15.28 Current price $13.75

      The American Republic Tests Answer Key (4th ed.) includes test versions with overprinted answers for convenient grading. Page numbers have been provided for easy location of answers in the student text.

    • American Republic Student Text, 4th ed.

      American Republic Student Text, 4th ed.

      SKU515841
      Original price $77.22 Current price $69.50

      The American Republic Student Text (4th ed.) leads students on a tour of our nation’s history starting with the first interactions between Native Americans and European explorers and ending with present day America. Students are encouraged to interpret the present based on knowledge of our nation’s past, using text, illustrations, art, and photographs.

    • American Republic Teacher's Edition 4th ed.)

      American Republic Teacher's Edition 4th ed.)

      SKU298356
      Original price $96.39 Current price $86.75

      The American Republic Teacher’s Edition (4th ed.) has been updated to provide additional information, including projects/discussion topics to challenge the students. Page numbers for the section-quiz answers and chapter-review answers have been listed for easy location of answers in the student text.

    • American Republic Activities, 4th ed.

      American Republic Activities, 4th ed.

      SKU298380
      Original price $42.22 Current price $38.00

      The American Republic Student Activity Manual (4th ed.) supports students with helpful charts, engaging projects, primary-source readings, and chapter reviews to help prepare for tests.

    • American Republic Activities Key, 4th ed.

      American Republic Activities Key, 4th ed.

      SKU298364
      Original price $47.78 Current price $43.00

      The American Republic Activities Manual Answer Key (4th ed.) provides answers and responses for all review material and application questions.

    • American Republic VS eTextbook, 3rd ed.

      American Republic VS eTextbook, 3rd ed.

      SKU276006
      Original price $36.94 Current price $33.25

      American Republic Student Text (3rd ed.) unfolds the history of the United States through richly detailed narrative and a colorful, engaging presentation. Starting with the discovery of the New World, the text traces the path of American history up to the present day. In addition to a historical account, American Republic demonstrates the distinctiveness of American values and government, and emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating United States history.

    • Free Indeed: Heroes of Black Christian History Visuals

      Free Indeed: Heroes of Black Christian History Visuals

      SKU102095
      Original price $26.67 Current price $24.00

      Color portraits of heroes of black Christian history suitable for bulletin boards or other classroom use. Also available Free Indeed, Free Indeed Classroom Edition, and Free Indeed Teacher's Resource.

    • Free Indeed: Heroes of Black Christian History

      Free Indeed: Heroes of Black Christian History

      SKU092346
      Original price $19.72 Current price $17.75

      Use this tool to emphasize Black History Month (February). The book contains an overview of black church history, including thirteen biographical sketches of leading black Christians. Also available Free Indeed, Free Indeed Teacher Resource Guide, and Free Indeed Visuals. Free Indeed: Heroes of Black Christian History is also a resource for The American Republic from BJU Press.

    • Free Indeed Teacher Resource

      Free Indeed Teacher Resource

      SKU093302
      Original price $21.11 Current price $19.00

      The Teacher's Resource Material includes project ideas, illustrations for bulletin boards, a unit test, and other helpful material. Also available Free Indeed, Free Indeed Classroom Edition, and Free Indeed Visuals.

    How We Teach American Republic

    Engaging Design

    Students will encounter information in manageable sections, with a new design that interspaces text-based info-boxes with pictures, graphs, and charts that call out tangible and visual elements of history and culture.

    Balanced Presentations

    Students will explore both sides of controversial issues from American history so they can apply a Biblical worldview to evaluate and understand these topics. Callouts, activities, and info-boxes will help students apply lessons from the past to current and culturally relevant controversies.

    Engagement with Primary and Secondary Sources

    In the activities, students will meet historical figures as they navigate both political and cultural trends. Historical documents, letters, newspaper articles, and other primary and secondary sources help them understand how events affected the culture in America.

    Interactive Learning Opportunities

    Teachers can draw from activities and options that help students to read, process, and use information. Students will find interactive maps, charts, and visual timelines in the activities, and teachers will find options for collaborative activities in the teacher edition.

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    American Republic Educational Materials

    Student Edition

    The student edition provides an overview of the founding, development, and growth of the United States as a nation. The journey begins with Native American cultures and the first contacts with European travelers and ends with the inauguration of President Biden. Along the way, students will practice and apply map reading skills, observe and discuss cultural developments, and use a variety of social studies skills to become student historians. Engaging with American history thoughtfully will enable students to use the events of the past to make wise decisions for the future.

    Teacher Edition

    The teacher edition provides resources and suggestions for guiding students through American history. Teachers can use the lesson plans and teaching strategies to create a customized learning experience for students. They will find a variety of suggested activities for developing skills, engaging students, and enriching material. Also included are topics for discussions, ideas for collaborative activities, and links to additional resources.

    Activities

    Teachers and students will find curated, engaging, and interactive activities that align with and enhance lessons in the student edition. Students will find primary and secondary source activities, activities requiring them to analyze and use statistics, timelines showing the relationships between events, and much more.