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IMPACT supports ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ in the art and strategy of inquiry. Analysis and action are at the programʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ™s forefront, engaging ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ with essential questions that ask them to actively participate in their social studies learning like never before.
IMPACT provides support for ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ to deeply comprehend what they read, to write effectively, and to communicate clearly and with purpose.
IMPACT allows ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ to see themselves as a part of the global community by highlighting current events, celebrating unique and diverse individuals, and connecting the past with the present. Students are encouraged to take action for true civic engagement.
LetʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ™s make an impact on the next generation of informed and engaged citizens.
Flexible Resources for IMPACT Grades 6ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ“8
±õ²Ñ±Ê´¡°ä°ÕʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ™s flexible content provides teachers with a custom path to use the IMPACT digital and print resources that best suit their classroom environment ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ“ limited tech, blended, or 1:1 ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ“ and individual teaching style. IMPACT Online offers a wealth of resources to bring social studies concepts to lifeʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ”in one easy-to-use platform.
Using revolutionary adaptive technology, LearnSmart builds a learning experience unique to each studentʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ™s individual needs. Click here to learn more about LearnSmart.
Created by a team of the countryʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ™s foremost social studies ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ experts.
Dr. Jackson Spielvogel
Professor Emeritus of History at Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Alan Brinkley
Professor of American History at Columbia University
Dr. James McPherson
Professor of American History at Princeton Universit Professor of American History at Columbia University
Dr. Donald Ritchie
Past President of the Oral History Association
Dr. Douglas Fisher
Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University
Dr. Joyce Appleby
Professor Emerita of History at UCLA
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Grade 6
Student Edition
The Grade 6 course is structured for ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ to study the development of civilizations from the Early Beginnings to 300 CE. In this course, there is an emphasis on learning the content while guiding ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ in developing historical analysis skills.
Inquiry Journal
This interactive worktext provides additional activities to engage ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ in exploring the Essential Question through research, analysis, evidence-based writing, and action.
Weekly Explorer Magazine
Supplemental resource that provides a variety of literary texts, photographs, maps, and other visual resources to enhance the Student Edition and Inquiry Journal lessons, presented in a unique, non-traditional format.
Grade 7
Student Edition
The Grade 7 course is structured for ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ to study the medieval and early modern times around the world, such as China, Japan, India, and Africa. In this course, ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ will study these cultures while developing historical
Inquiry Journal
This interactive worktext provides additional activities to engage ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ in exploring the Essential Question through research, analysis, evidence-based writing, and action.
Grade 8
Student Edition
The Grade 8 course is structured for ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ to study the development of civilizations from the Early Beginnings to 300 CE. In this course, there is an emphasis on learning the content while guiding ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ in developing historical analysis skills.
Inquiry Journal
This interactive worktext provides additional activities to engage ʯÁñÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«°æ in exploring the Essential Question through research, analysis, evidence-based writing, and action.