Our Star-Spangled Story (2018)
Rhythms and Rhymes
Bonus Downloads
Answer Key and Literature Guide
Additional Suggested Literature
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Suggested Supplements
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Editions
The 4th edition features new and updated lessons related to election integrity, decisions of the Supreme Court, and international relations. The curriculum includes updated statistics and many new photographs, illustrations, and charts. The companion volume of readings, We Hold These Truths, includes some new selections.
None of the components from this edition are compatible with previous editions of the curriculum.
For the 2016 edition, Ray Notgrass made a major revision and update to the text, which was printed in full color with a hardback binding. The curriculum had a completely new layout with hundreds of color photos and illustrations, a new optional English/literature half-year credit, hands-on project and writing ideas for every unit, and a completely revised Student Review Pack designed for ease of use. The Student Review Pack for this edition is available for purchase as a digital download.
The 2008 paperback edition had a completely redesigned page layout with many new illustrations. Author Ray Notgrass made some changes to the text, but the lesson content was essentially the same as the original edition. The Quiz and Exam Pack for this edition is available for purchase as a digital download.
In 2018 we released the first and only edition of Our Star-Spangled Story.
Activity Links and Downloads
Video Demonstrations
Unit Project Downloads
Printable Maps
Happy 100th Birthday, America!
Corrections
Part 1 - All Around the USA Map
At the back of Part 1, the brown line identifying Manhattan Island incorrectly points to Long Island. The line should point to the dot representing the location of New York City.
Part 2 - Lesson 48
On page 336, we correctly state that Annie Moore arrived at Ellis Island on January 1, 1892. On page 337, we correctly state that the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886. However, we incorrectly state that this was four years after Annie Moore arrived. It was actually just over five years before Annie Moore arrived.
Student Workbook
The assignment for Lesson #23 says, " See the photo on page 175 for a guide of what colors to use." The reference should be page 159.
Timeline
On page 29, the date for "The United States purchases Alaska." should be 1867 instead of 1868.
On page 45, the date for "Roosevelt is the first president elected for a third term." should be 1940 instead of 1941. Roosevelt started his third term in 1941.
On page 53, the date for "President Ford pardons President Nixon" should be 1974 instead of 1976.
Suggestions for Co-ops and Other Group Classes