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Experience the World. Shape the Future
IMPACT supports students in the art and strategy of inquiry. Analysis and action are at the program’s forefront, engaging students with essential questions that ask them to actively participate in their social studies learning like never before.
IMPACT provides support for students to deeply comprehend what they read, to write effectively, and to communicate clearly and with purpose.
IMPACT allows students to see themselves as a part of the global community by highlighting current events, celebrating unique and diverse individuals, and connecting the past with the present. Students are encouraged to take action for true civic engagement.
Let’s make an impact on the next generation of informed and engaged citizens.
Flexible Resources for IMPACT Grades 6–8
IMPACT’s flexible content provides teachers with a custom path to use the IMPACT digital and print resources that best suit their classroom environment – limited tech, blended, or 1:1 – and individual teaching style. IMPACT Online offers a wealth of resources to bring social studies concepts to life—in one easy-to-use platform.
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Created by a team of the country’s foremost social studies education experts.
Dr. Jackson Spielvogel
Professor Emeritus of History at Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Alan Brinkley
Professor of American History at Columbia University
Dr. James McPherson
Professor of American History at Princeton Universit Professor of American History at Columbia University
Dr. Donald Ritchie
Past President of the Oral History Association
Dr. Douglas Fisher
Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University
Dr. Joyce Appleby
Professor Emerita of History at UCLA
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Grade 6
Student Edition
The Grade 6 course is structured for students to study the development of civilizations from the Early Beginnings to 300 CE. In this course, there is an emphasis on learning the content while guiding students in developing historical analysis skills.
Inquiry Journal
This interactive worktext provides additional activities to engage students in exploring the Essential Question through research, analysis, evidence-based writing, and action.
Weekly Explorer Magazine
Supplemental resource that provides a variety of literary texts, photographs, maps, and other visual resources to enhance the Student Edition and Inquiry Journal lessons, presented in a unique, non-traditional format.
Grade 7
Student Edition
The Grade 7 course is structured for students to study the medieval and early modern times around the world, such as China, Japan, India, and Africa. In this course, students will study these cultures while developing historical
Inquiry Journal
This interactive worktext provides additional activities to engage students in exploring the Essential Question through research, analysis, evidence-based writing, and action.
Grade 8
Student Edition
The Grade 8 course is structured for students to study the development of civilizations from the Early Beginnings to 300 CE. In this course, there is an emphasis on learning the content while guiding students in developing historical analysis skills.
Inquiry Journal
This interactive worktext provides additional activities to engage students in exploring the Essential Question through research, analysis, evidence-based writing, and action.