Social Studies Alive! The Western Hemisphere
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Our social studies curriculum and textbooks provide the comprehensive teacher support and standards alignment you expect, but what makes TCI unique is engagement that works. Review correlations
Engage All Learners
In a TCI classroom, learning comes alive! Flexible lesson options—hands-on classroom activities, video activities, and reading activities—let you pick the engagement style that works for your students.
Active Learning with Video Activities
TCI’s Video Activities are not passive, sit-and-play videos. These dynamic activities engage students with compelling storylines and interactions. Use them as class activities or individual assignments.
For example, in History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism, students follow the adventures of a “Private I,” or a Private Inquirer, to dig into the inquiry process.
Support All Learners
TCI’s programs include many reading tools, strategies, and activities to support students. Explore TCI’s English Language Support
Built-In Reading Support
Tools like differentiated reading levels, text-to-speech, main ideas, and highlighting provide extra reading support. Students can build their vocabulary with checks for understanding and vocabulary cards.
Spanish Immersion
TCI’s programs are available in English and Spanish to support dual immersion classrooms and Spanish speakers learning English.
Differentiating Instruction
Each lesson includes adjustments to support English Learners, Learners with Special Education Needs, Learners Reading and Writing Below Grade Level, and Advanced Learners.
Many Ways to Assess
Formative and summative assessments are woven throughout every TCI lesson and reading, including creative processing assignments, lesson games, and TCI’s customizable tests.
Inquiry Projects and More
TCI’s programs include opportunities to conduct inquiry projects, examine primary sources, and explore diverse perspectives. Our ever-expanding learning libraries are also a rich resource for adding videos, games, civics, and biographies to lessons.
Teacher Support
Planning Tools
TCI makes your life easier with comprehensive teacher support, including pacing guides, enhancing learning, and differentiating instruction.
Professional Development
TCI is a supportive partner for teachers and provides live and self-paced professional development where you can earn certificates.
Seamless Tech Integrations
Rostering + Learning Management Systems
Our digital platform integrates seamlessly, allowing you to stay connected with your students. Explore our LMS integrations.
