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The A+LS Social Studies curriculum is a comprehensive, completely integrated Social Studies curriculum for grade levels 4-12. A sequence of eight titles provides for an extensive, integrated solution that is fully correlated to major mastery standards and leading, adopted textbooks.
The Social Studies titles deliver knowledge using a four-step approach: Study, Practice, Test and Essay modules are utilized to define the instructional environment. The Study module provides a text and graphics based delivery of knowledge. In this module, pictures and diagrams are utilized to present and reinforce important concepts. Each of the lessons in the Study modules contain a wealth of content and graphic support. The graphic images all magnify to full screen size to concisely present and reinforce these concepts. The Practice module provides the student an opportunity, in a non-scored and non-graded environment, to practice skills acquired through studying. Engaging, interactive feedback prompts the student to right answers when wrong answers to questions are entered, and the student has instant access to the Study material for reference. All questions in the Practice module are drawn from a bank of approximately 30 questions through an algorithm which randomizes question selection to prevent duplication. In the Test module, the student takes a scored examination, the results of which are recorded in the A+LS Management System. Upon completion of the Test, the student electronically "turns in" their test and may instantly see test results and the correct answers to questions missed. Questions can be in "multiple-choice" or "fill-in-the-blank" format. The Essay module allows the student to compose individual, free-form answers to a wide variety of questions and problems.
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The Study of Geography | Latitude and Longitude, The Globe, The Equator, The Prime Meridian |
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The Tools of Geography | Map Creation and Terms, Map Symbols, The Globe |
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Physical Features 1 | U. S. Boundaries, Continents and Islands |
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Physical Features 2 | Landforms: Glaciers, Mountains, Hills, Valleys |
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Earth and Its Weather | Earth's Atmosphere, Rotation and Changing Seasons |
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The Northeast Region 1 | Overview and Study of the Northeast and Middle Atlantic States |
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The Northeast Region 2 | Climate and Characteristics of the Northeast States |
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The Northeast Region 3 | Overview: Maine New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware |
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The Northeast Region 4 | Original Settlers of the Northeastern States |
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The Southeast Region 1 | Overview of the Southeast States: Size, Characteristics, Climate |
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The Southeast Region 2 | Overview: Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana |
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The Southeast Region 3 | Original Settlers of the Southeastern States |
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The Great Lakes Region 1 | Overview: Climate, Characteristics,. Size of the Region |
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The Great Lakes Region 2 | Overview: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota |
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The Great Lakes Region 3 | Original Explorers and Settlers of the Region |
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The Plains Region 1 | Overview: Climate, Characteristics, and Size of Region |
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The Plains Region 2 | Overview: North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri |
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The Plains Region 3 | Original Explorers and Settlers of the Plains Region |
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The Southwest Region 1 | Overview: Characteristics, Rivers, Deserts, and Mesas |
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The Southwest Region 2 | Overview and Brief History of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas |
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The Southwest Region 3 | Original Explorers and Settlers of the Region |
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The Mountain Region 1 | Rocky Mountains, Rivers of the Region, Continental Divide, Great Basin |
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The Mountain Region 2 | Overview: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado |
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The Mountain Region 3 | Original Explorers and Settlers of the Mountain States |
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The Pacific Region 1 | Climate. Characteristics, and Descriptions of States |
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The Pacific Region 2 | Overview of the Pacific States |
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The Pacific Region 3 | Original Explorers and Settlers of the Region |
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The Territories | U. S. Governed Islands and Territories, Location, History |
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National Landmarks 1 | Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, Appomattox Court House, Ellis Island |
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National Landmarks 2 | Alcatraz, Stone Mountain, The Alamo, Mount Rushmore |
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National Landmarks 3 | Death Valley, Indian Ruins, Niagra Falls, Grand Canyon |
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National Landmarks 4 | The Badlands, The Everglades, Grand Tetons, Smoky Mountains |
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National Landmarks 5 | Petrified Forest, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Redwoods, Yosemite, Yellowstone National Park |
