Uncle Sam and You
A yearlong U.S. civics curriculum that makes government feel clear, relevant, and surprisingly engaging.
$123
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Uncle Sam and You Curriculum
Government affects everyday life, yet many students finish school with only a vague idea of how it actually works. Uncle Sam and You takes a different approach, helping students explore American government, citizenship, history, and civic responsibility through engaging lessons grounded in a Biblical worldview.
Designed as a Christian homeschool civics curriculum, this year-long course introduces students to the foundations of American government while connecting those ideas to real people, historical events, character development, and responsible citizenship. Rather than presenting government as a collection of dry facts and definitions, the course shows how the principles behind America's system developed and why they matter.
Although the two hardcover volumes appear substantial, the lessons are approachable and written directly to the student. Each week includes four manageable chapters followed by a family activity that may involve a game, craft, discussion, or meal designed to reinforce the concepts being studied. Many families find that these shared activities are where the lessons come alive, and the conversations begin.
The included Citizen's Handbook adds depth through primary-source documents, historical selections, and stories that highlight character traits and civic virtues. Together, these resources help students move beyond memorizing government terms and begin understanding the ideas and responsibilities that accompany citizenship.
One of the program's strengths is its flexibility. Students can work independently; families can read and discuss the lessons together; and optional resources, such as the Student Workbook and Lesson Review, provide additional practice, activities, puzzles, and assessments for those who want extra reinforcement.
Literature connections further enrich the course. The recommended books put real faces and stories behind the principles being studied, helping students see that government and citizenship affect real people, not just historical figures and elected officials.
For families seeking a Christian civics curriculum, a government course, or a homeschool study of American citizenship, Uncle Sam and You offers a thoughtful blend of history, government, character development, and a Biblical perspective. It's the kind of course that helps students answer not only how government works, but also why informed, responsible citizenship matters in everyday life.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
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 Mosdos course if you like. We don't 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 to supplement the history.
- April 15, 2025
Great and engaging texts
Bina
My kiddo loves the images used in this book. The book comes to life and makes history real for her. I like the activities at the end and that there is addition reading and questions at the end. I really enjoy the holidays and incorporating them into our family subjects.
- December 11, 2022
Very thorough
Hayes
This is a well done and very thorough curriculum. Probably more thorough than what I learned in my highschool level course. Very impressed.
- August 12, 2021
Very well done civics curriculum
sdmomof6
My daughters, age 11 and 13, did this course last year. I found myself also being drawn into reading the textbook as well. Very informative and well written. They did the Lesson Review book as well and read the all the supplemental literature books.
- October 24, 2020
Good History
Rebecca O.
We found this to be very thorough and interesting
- October 18, 2020
Uncle Sam and Us!
Kari S.
My two middle school students love the format and the content of this curriculum. They enjoy all the assignments and activities at the end of each lesson. It promotes a lot of conversation, especially with what is going on currently. Highly Recommend!
- October 1, 2020
Love Notgrass
Hayes
This is a great civics type course. It provides a history of our country, how it’s runs, and other things that generally aren’t included or are barely touched on in other elementary/junior high courses.
- September 14, 2020
Jessica B.
Not a fan. The lessons are long and not very interesting for my child. Wish it was more interactive.
- November 23, 2019
Perfect middle school, Faith centered Civics course
Taylor M.
This is being used in our homeschool by a 5th grader, we do it four times a week, which is recommended by the publisher, and works with our schedule. It takes less than an hour to complete a lesson each day, and I require one of the assignments to be completed at the end of the lesson: examples are thinking biblically and applying principles in the Bible to what you just learned, creative writing prompts, studying national holidays, researching a relevant question, reading old newspaper articles in the citizens handbook, etc. We chose this curriculum to have a better understanding of US Government, and elections, before the upcoming election. It teaches that and much more in a manageable and Christ centered way.
- November 23, 2019
Quality, rich civics curriculum
Clarissa
My son really loves these books. I chose to just get him the textbooks because he is an avid reader and already has plenty of workbooks to finish every day. I just want him to have a basic understanding of how our country is designed to function. He is always telling me interesting things that he’s learned (he doesn’t do this with any other curriculum- just Notgrass.) I am learning all sorts of things that my public school education failed to teach me just by reading sections he wants to share with me. I love that I don’t have to assign things. He is completely motivated to read it on his own every day without prompting.
- September 19, 2018
Uncle Sam and You Curriculum Package
Rachel C.
We LOVE this history set. It really brings history into focus and has easy to do lessons with activities for the whole family to do.
