Exploring Government
From the Constitution to current events, this student-led course shows how federal, state, and local systems work—and why that matters—helping teens think clearly and grow into informed, responsible adults.
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2026 Eleventh-Grade Curriculum Kit
Exploring Government
Government affects nearly every aspect of daily life, yet many teens reach adulthood with only a limited understanding of how it actually works. Exploring Government, Fourth Edition helps bridge that gap with a clear, Bible-based introduction to American government, political systems, civic responsibility, and current issues.
Designed as a Christian homeschool government curriculum for high school students, this one-semester course walks teens through the structure and function of federal, state, and local government while helping them understand the principles behind the U.S. Constitution and the responsibilities of informed citizenship. For students who will soon be voting, serving on juries, signing contracts, or simply trying to make sense of the world around them, these are practical life skills—not just academic requirements.
The course is organized into 75 daily lessons across 15 units, making it manageable to complete in a single semester. Written directly to the student, the lessons are easy to follow and well suited for independent learners. The reading is substantial without feeling overwhelming, allowing teens to engage with important ideas without getting buried in endless pages of government jargon.
The companion volume, We Hold These Truths, adds depth through speeches, essays, historical writings, and founding documents that allow students to engage directly with influential voices and primary-source material. Together, the two books help students move beyond memorizing facts and begin understanding how government functions in the real world.
Students seeking additional challenge can complete optional writing and discussion assignments throughout the course. These assignments provide opportunities to develop communication and analytical skills while earning an additional one-half credit in English alongside the one-half credit in U.S. Government. They also tend to spark the kinds of conversations that continue long after the assignment is finished.
The optional Student Review Pack offers lesson reviews, literary analysis, and assessments for families who want additional accountability, reinforcement, or grading support.
Whether a teen plans to attend college, enter the workforce, pursue a trade, or simply become a more informed citizen, Exploring Government, Fourth Edition provides a solid foundation for understanding American government and civic responsibility. It's the kind of course that helps students not only learn how government works, but also why that knowledge matters long after graduation.
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We consider the literature component of the Notgrass history courses to be optional. You can have your student complete the Notgrass literature, with related assignments, instead of the Implications of Literature course if you like. We would not recommend trying to do both unless your student is highly motivated. Alternatively, if your student is an avid reader he might enjoy simply reading any or all of the suggested books as a supplement to the history.
