For each of the 21 chapters, the student workbook (334 pgs, pb) provides study and objective questions, with one or two primary-source documents (such as The Northwest Ordinance, songs of American slavery, or Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “What is Progress”). Questions range from objective (often fill-in-the-blank) to open-ended short answer or discussion-focused questions. Since this is a consumable text, you may want to write more in-depth answers in a separate notebook.
Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story - Student Workbook
SKU
082131
ISBN
9781641771894
Grade 9-AD
Classical
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
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Description
Publisher's Description of Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story - Student Workbook
When we published Land of Hope in May of 2019, we had an immediate response from teachers and students that (1) they loved the book, and (2) they would need ancillary materials to aid them in the use of the book for classroom instruction. We jumped right on that, and produced a Teacher's Guide, which appeared in spring of 2020, and we're now following up with a Student Workbook, which is completely coordinated with the Teacher's Guide, featuring study questions (which can also be used for testing by teachers), objective exercises (matching, identification, temporal ordering), primary-source documents and accompanying study questions, a section of map exercises which include in-text outline maps for student use, as well as back-of-the-book resources such as reference tables for the British monarchy, the American presidency, and a list of suggestive questions that are suitable for extended essays or term papers. It is the perfect resource for both classroom teaching, home education, and hybrid versions of both.
Category Description for Land of Hope
Land of Hope is a thoughtful, theme-driven American History curriculum from Hillsdale College that presents the full sweep of U.S. history, including its triumphs, struggles, and enduring ideas. Written by award-winning historian Wilfred McClay, this course invites students to engage with the “great American story” through historical patterns, primary sources, and big ideas rather than dry memorization of dates and facts.
Perfect for high school students, Land of Hope can be used flexibly:
- As a standalone textbook for an informative read
- As a complete 1-credit high school course when paired with the Student Workbook and Teacher’s Guide
- With the optional free Hillsdale College online video lectures for enhanced depth and an engaging “classroom” experience
Key Curriculum Features:
- Focuses on America’s founding principles, self-government, and national development
- Emphasizes critical thinking, discussion, and responsible citizenship
- Integrates primary source documents throughout
- Balanced yet honest perspective that acknowledges both successes and failures
- Strong emphasis on the influence of ideas, culture, and religion on American life
Program Components:
- Student Textbook: Engaging narrative written directly to the student
- Student Workbook: Study questions, primary source analysis, and activities
- Teacher’s Guide: Chapter summaries, answer key, and discussion helps
- Young Reader’s Editions: Simplified versions available for middle school students
Whether used independently or with the excellent free Hillsdale video lectures, Land of Hope provides a rich, meaningful high school American History course that goes beyond surface-level facts to explore the ideas and events that shaped our nation.
This curriculum is an excellent choice for families seeking a high-quality, narrative-driven U.S. History program with strong critical thinking and worldview elements.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-AD |
| Brand: | Encounter Books |
| Author: | Wilfred M. McClay |
| ISBN: | 9781641771894 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.8125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.4687 |
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