Magruder's American Government Interactive High School Government Curriculum

For over 100 years, Magruder’s American Government Interactive has been the premier high school textbook for its discipline. This innovative new edition now becomes the first high school program that is continuously updated and designed to reflect current political events. This program also features:

  • A magazine-style student edition
  • Challenging curricula to help students become active citizens
  • A wealth of leveled readings and differentiated resources
  • Connections between foundational principles and present-day events
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Build Citizenship Skills with the New U.S. Government Program

Magruder’s American Government Interactive is the classic that’s always up to date! It’s revolutionary! 

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A continually updated American Government curriculum

Magruder’s American Government Interactive will be updated online every year. Current Connections digital activities keep students informed about the latest policy debates, history, and civics.

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Student Edition builds foundational skills.

Students will experience the story of government and develop citizenship skills in different ways, from different sources. Digital activities are updated annually to keep students informed about the latest political developments.

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Case Studies and daily current events podcasts help students focus on current issues

Relevant case studies help students explore current issues and investigate their connection to government topics through primary sources. Current events podcasts give teachers new conversation starters for class discussions. 

Magruder's New High School Government Program

  • Current Connections
  • Differentiated Content
  • College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework
  • Updated Digital Content and Activities
Current Connections digital activities keep students informed about the latest policy debates, history, and civics.
  • Help facilitate a meaningful dialogue
  • Spark inquiry for students
  • Make history personal
  • Access premium content Listenwise® current events
  • Cultivate civic responsibility
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Differentiated content, leveled readings, and active-classroom resources help you reach all your students.
  • Magazine-style print Student Edition
  • Engaging new virtual experiences
  • Lesson summaries
  • Leveled lesson summaries
  • Remediated Lesson Quizzes
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Rich primary sources, inquiry-based lessons, and immersive activities connect to the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework and animate American Government for students.
  • Quest Inquiry Center
  • Close reading strategies
  • Review guide at the end of each topic
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  • Current Connections
  • Case Study Connections
  • Updated digital activities
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Develop Social and Civic Competencies

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Essential Questions

Essential Questions introduce new ideas and challenge students to better understand how enduring American government issues are still relevant today.

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Overview

Magruder’s American Government Interactive engages students by connecting key foundational concepts of American government with students’ lives and modern politics.

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