Make Social Studies Meaningful
BJU Press Heritage Studies
Our vision for the heritage studies line is to equip students to understand and engage in their world and culture as discerning citizens while applying a biblical worldview to history, government, geography, and economics.
The social studies fields are not individual, unrelated islands. To truly understand the events of history, the cultural shape of our world, the structure of governments, and the economic system we live under, we must also study the people that made decisions.
Ultimately, we see the events of history, the structures that form society, and the cultures of our world all revealing God’s providence in shaping our world as it is today. How we understand God’s intentions for our world guides our response to the situations we will face.
With a greater understanding of social studies, students will be better able to make informed decisions in the future based on their knowledge of the past and their understanding of the present.
Materials
Student Edition
The Student Edition makes social studies meaningful and relevant through accurate and clear presentation. It captures students’ attention, sustains their interest, and makes the information memorable.
Teacher Edition
The Teacher Edition provides the support needed to teach heritage studies effectively. It includes tools for promoting student participation and developing critical-thinking skills.
Student Activities
The Activities helps students to interact with course material and primary sources. This resource builds understanding, reviews concepts, and encourages critical thinking.
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Assessments
Each assessment packet contains tests and can include quizzes aligned to lesson objectives and key ideas from each chapter or unit. Assessments feature a variety of question types, including matching, true/false, short answer, map skills, models, and primary sources. Print and digital formats are available.
BJU Press Trove®
Connect your students to history with extra resources that aid in planning and presenting concepts to your students in an engaging way.
- Short video segments
- Editable Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
- eTextbooks
- Integrated assessment builder
Grade Level Overview
Elementary Heritage Studies
The BJU Press elementary heritage studies product line builds a foundation in geography, economics, history, government, civics, and culture through a biblical worldview. Engaging lessons develop critical-thinking skills while helping students appreciate the story of the United States and American core values.
Secondary Heritage Studies
The BJU Press secondary heritage studies product line helps students analyze historical events, evaluate sources, and engage with culture through research, collaboration, and active learning. By integrating digital literacy, social studies skills, and a biblical worldview, students develop ethical citizenship and leadership skills for real-world issues.