Have you ever read the Constitution of the United States? Do you
really know what our country fought for when we declared our independence
from England in 1776?
A Roper survey conducted in 2000
for the American Council of Trustees and Alumni revealed that seniors
from our elite colleges could not identify Valley Forge, words from
the Gettysburg Address, or even the basic principles of the U.S.
Constitution. Given high-school level questions, 81% of the seniors
would have received a D or F. [Get
the 28-page pdf report]
Everyone needs this home study course. This makes a great
gift.
Constitution Day, September 17 may be an excellent
date to remember the freedoms you enjoy as an American citizen with
your family.
You can instill a new love and knowledge of our country with The
Story of the Constitution by Alpha Omega Publications®. This
informative Switched-On Schoolhouse® (SOS) home study course
will help you understand what the Constitution represents and how
it applies to everyday life. For only $24.95, you will receive information
on the history of the colonies’ struggle for independence,
writing and ratifying the constitution, and the famous “We
the People” preamble, articles, and amendments. Twentieth
century amendments will also be addressed in this CD-ROM curriculum
along with practical application of this historic document for today’s
world.
Take advantage of this supplemental resource to teach your children
(grade levels 7-12) about our great country. Each person can sign
in and work at their own pace.
Thousands of lives have been given defending this document! Don’t
let anyone miss this educational opportunity to learn more about
the Constitution of the United States.
Order some copies of The Story of the Constitution today!
Also see Related Information below for great refresher courses
on History from this same company (AOP). I have taken some
of these courses myself and they were great! I highly recommend
them.
Price: $24.95
Related Information
Date added: 8/11/2007
The
Amazing Record of Mankind!
With SOS 7th Grade History & Geography, students will
learn the significance of written history, sociology, and
documentation methods. Eye-catching pictures and easy-to-understand
lessons give students a fresh environment in which to study:
* What is History?
* What is Geography?
* Anthropology: The Study of Mankind
* Sociology, Man in Groups
* Anthropology and Sociology of the United States
Packed with information on ancestry, SOS 7th Grade History
& Geography brightens students' understanding of culture
and human behavior. In addition, this grade studies economics,
economics and politics of a state, and political science.
Focusing on the fundamentals of social science, students will
read about markets, political thinkers, government structure,
state financing, and social groups.
Date added: 8/11/2007
America's
Background: Explore and War!
SOS 8th Grade History & Geography gives an in-depth look
at America's prolific past. Concentrating on the origins of
America's birth, expansion, and wars, subjects covered are:
* European Backgrounds
* War for Independence
* The Westward Movement
* The Civil War
* The Twentieth Century Century World Power
With best-selling technology, SOS 8th Grade History &
Geography will enhance your student's learning of America's
astounding story! Extensive and expanded, the curriculum covers
American colonization, the Revolution, and America's emergence
as a nation. Students follow the events of America's growth
by studying the Westward Expansion, slavery and Civil War,
the Industrial Revolution, and America's important role in
today's world.
Date added: 8/11/2007
Chart
your course!
Students will circle the earth and learn map destinations
in a fun, appealing format with SOS 9th Grade History &
Geography as they study:
* The Tools of the Geographer
* Regions of the World
* The Earth and Man
* The Heritage of the United States
* Man in a Changing World
Connect your student with far away lands and exciting places
with SOS 9th Grade History & Geography. This course highlights
civics by discussing U.S. government, state and local governments,
and citizenship. Practical personal information, such as man's
responsibility, planning a career, and developing Christian
character is also taught.
Date added: 8/11/2007
From
Egyptians and Knights, to Revolutions and World Wars!
Created to give your student a rich and culture-filled understanding
of the past, SOS 10th Grade History & Geography features
major highlights in World History. Bursting with imaginative
information, subjects covered are:
* Ancient Civilizations, Parts I and II
* The Medieval World
* Renaissance and Reformation
* The Age of Revolution
* Two World Wars
Abundant knowledge is packed into SOS 10th Grade History
& Geography! Students glean facts from colorful lessons
about early civilizations, the Middle Ages, and world empires.
This course will spark their interest by teaching about the
English, French, and American Revolutions; the English and
United States' Industrial Revolutions; the Two World Wars;
and the Cold War in the Contemporary World.
Date added: 8/11/2007
America:
The Ever-changing Country!
Reviewing the basics of American history, SOS 11th Grade
History & Geography reexamines previous lessons in a broader
application. Topics include:
* Foundations of the American Republic
* Development of Constitutional Government
* National Expansion
* United States at Home and Abroad
* Contemporary America
With SOS 11th Grade History & Geography, students will
review familiar and recent events from World War II, the Korean
and Vietnam conflicts, and Kennedy's assassination to 9/11.
Valuable information about the Constitution, government parties,
and American regions are also covered. Great for today s student
other topics include recent happenings like Hurricane Katrina,
the War in Iraq and Saddam's Trial, updates on the Space Shuttle
program, Pluto updates, and presidents from Carter to George
W. Bush.
Date added: 8/11/2007
Ruling
and Financing the World!
Focusing on different types of government, SOS 12th Grade
History & Geography shows the purpose and reason for law
and order in society. Additionally, the importance of economics
is discussed. Easy-to-grasp subjects are:
* International Governments
* United States Governments
* History of Governments
* The CHristian and His Government
* Free Enterprise
Invest in your student's future with SOS 12th Grade History
& Geography! After learning in-depth details about leadership,
students are taught the basics of working and trading within
an economic system. They will learn about budgeting and financing,
personal banking, currency terms, and economic definitions.
Great for future use, students will also learn how to interact
in business and in the stock market.
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