Pearson K-12 Learning - Project Imagine: U.S. History

Company: Pearson K-12 Learning LLC, Hoboken, NJ
Company Description: Pearson K-12 Learning provides learning resources, courseware, and services to improve education's effectiveness and inspire everyone to go further.
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories - Education
Nomination Sub Category: Social Sciences or Social Studies Instructional Solution

Nomination Title: Pearson K-12 Learning - Project Imagine: U.S. History

1. Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the features, functions, benefits, and results to date of your nominated new or new-version solution, OR an essay of up to 650 words about them? (Choose one): A video of up to five (5) minutes

2. If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video. If you are submitting an essay or case study of up to 650 words, provide it in the space here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9NuBz2BcDs
https://www.pearsonschool.com/index.cfm?locator=PS37Jm

In bullet-list form, briefly summarize up to ten (10) of the chief features and benefits of the nominated product or service:

-A flexible companion program for the HS US History classroom: easily add resources and activities into the existing curriculum
-Covers commonly taught topics in U.S. History and dives into lesser-known topics like the Bracero Program during World War II
-Students gain historical perspective and empathy through role plays, opinion polls, decision trees, and more, to study from multiple perspectives, defend their opinion based on historical evidence
-Immersive technology such as 360 exploration and interactive maps put students in the past
-Students learn from a curated and diverse collection of primary sources including video, photos, and music
-Developed with an ongoing partnership with teachers who shared ideas and provided feedback
-Pearson Realize, a "Google for Education Premier Partner", is the single sign-on, interactive platform for Project Imagine, making it easy and manageable to create assignments, customize materials, and access ready-made lesson plans