Honoring the Past, Teaching the Future: America at 250 and Beyond
Savvas Learning Company has developed these resources to support you as you guide your students in exploring our nation’s history and celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Living History for Today’s Classrooms
America’s 250th anniversary invites reflection as much as celebration. By approaching social studies as Living History, teachers can help students experience the past as relevant, ongoing, and deeply connected to the world they are shaping today.
The Great American Quest: 1776 to Now
Lead your students on a 250-year journey—from the crackling hearths of 1776 to the digital signals of 2026. By comparing artifacts like the cast-iron skillet and the high-tech air fryer, students will uncover the hidden threads connecting our past to our present.
Challenge them to explore how the spirit of the Revolution resonates within today’s technology, then push them to look beyond the anniversary.
Access “The Great American Quest" today to take your class on a journey from 1776 to 2026—and far beyond.
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Resources for Celebrating the 250th Anniversary and Beyond
Use these resources in your classroom to learn about America’s 250th Anniversary.
Social Studies
Celebrate with Interactive Resources
Social Studies
Celebrate American Founders and History
Coming Spring 2026! American Patriotism Collection
Inspire the next generation of civic leaders through activities that foster critical inquiry by connecting students directly to the history, innovations, and diverse perspectives that shape the United States.
Captivating Courses Students Love
Ready-to-use activities featuring inquiry questions, vocabulary, and student activities.
Seamless Educator Experience
Versatile activities for both independent study and collaborative group projects to engage students in patriotic content.
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Core Programs from Social Studies
Learn more about social studies programs for grades K-12 and explore Virtual Sampling.
Explore Core Programs from Social Studies