What changed in the 5th edition of Exploring America? In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are releasing the 5th edition of Exploring America in 2026 . This is a major update with a new layout and new content. We modif... High School
Can I see samples of your curriculum online? You can do a virtual flip-through and watch video walkthroughs on our website. You can also download the complete table of contents and sample units in PDF form to view offline or print to review with... Elementary High School Middle School Ordering
What field trips and historic sites do you recommend? Homeschool History Homeschool History is our web app that helps you find historic sites to visit plus books, videos, games, and other resources related to the lessons in our curriculum. Explore Supple... Elementary High School Middle School Other Parent Support
Why did you choose The Giver for Exploring America? The Giver is a beautiful story about the importance of knowing history and the dangers of letting "experts" decide how people should live and when they should die. Some parents are uncomfortable with ... High School
What assigned and alternate literature goes with Exploring World History? Assigned Literature Here are the twelve books that we assign to go along with the lessons in Exploring World History. We have some notes about these titles in the Guide for Parents and Answer Key . Un... High School Parent Support
What assigned and alternate literature goes with Exploring America? Here are the twelve books that we assign to go along with the lessons in Exploring America : Units 2-3: The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Units 6-7: Narrative of the Life of David Crockett (Dav... High School Parent Support
What assigned and alternate literature goes with Exploring World Geography? Assigned Literature The Exploring World Geography curriculum assigns the following twelve books. Part 1 Know Why You Believe by Paul Little (Units 1-2) Blood Brothers by Elias Chacour with David Hazar... High School Parent Support
What are the differences between Uncle Sam and You and Exploring Government? Uncle Sam and You Uncle Sam and You is a one-year civics course specifically designed for students in grades 5 to 8. The subject of civics (by comparison to government) gives special attention to the ... High School Middle School
What is the scope and sequence of Notgrass History curriculum? Students may study Notgrass History curricula in any order within the schooling levels indicated (elementary, middle school, and high school). Each course stands alone and is complete in itself. You c... Elementary High School Middle School Parent Support
What countries do you cover in your curriculum? Notgrass History curriculum covers the history, geography, and government of the United States in these courses: America the Beautiful (middle school) Exploring America (high school) Exploring Economi... Elementary High School Middle School
What assigned and alternate literature goes with Exploring Economics? Assigned Literature The Exploring Economics curriculum assigns the following four books. Silas Marner byGeorge Eliot (Units 1-3) The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells (Units 4-7) The Travel... High School Parent Support
What assigned and alternate literature goes with Exploring Government? Assigned Literature The Exploring Government curriculum assigns the following four books. Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough (Units 1-4) The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge by Calvin Coolidge ... High School Parent Support