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Notgrass Exploring Government and Exploring Economics

Two half-year high school courses: daily reading, founding documents, essays and projects, written for independent students.

Updated September 2026 · 7 sources

Grades9th–12th
ViewpointChristian, conservative and limited-government (free-market in the economics course)
ApproachDaily textbook reading plus a collection of primary sources, with a project menu in every unit
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepLow (answer keys included; a parent grades essays, quizzes and exams)
Screen timeMostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessonsNone: print books with no video lessons
Cost$70: Exploring Government curriculum package (textbook plus We Hold These Truths); Exploring Economics is sold separately (source)
PlacementNotgrass: Exploring Government packages
Shows the base package, the literature package and the full bundle

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What parents say

Parents and reviewers like the clear, readable writing and the way each unit builds toward a project or essay. Many call it easy to hand to a teen. The viewpoint is openly Christian and limited-government, so families who want a neutral treatment will need to supplement, and the full bundle with literature costs more than the base books.

Parents love

  • Short daily lessons, easy for a teen to run alone
  • Primary sources and a project menu in every unit
  • Government and economics share one format, so they pair well

Common complaints

  • Strong conservative Christian viewpoint
  • Parent has to grade essays, quizzes and exams
  • Optional English credit adds extra books and a heavier load

Who it fits

Best for

  • Government and the Constitution. A full semester of U.S. government
  • Economics. A separate semester of economics
  • Christian worldview. Written for Protestant Christian families
  • Free-market, limited-government. Limited-government, free-market outlook
  • Books and discussion. Daily reading and primary documents
  • Yes, for the transcript. Half credit each; quizzes and exams available
  • Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
  • Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
  • Minimal: solo work. Built for independent students
  • Some: 20–30 min daily. Parent grades essays and quizzes

Less suited for

  • Nonpartisan, no stated viewpoint. Takes a clear viewpoint
  • Video lessons a big plus. Print books with no video lessons

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How does Notgrass Government & Economics teach civics and economics?

Notgrass Government & Economics is described as daily textbook reading plus a collection of primary sources, with a project menu in every unit. Parent prep: low (answer keys included; a parent grades essays, quizzes and exams).

What grades does Notgrass Government & Economics cover?

Notgrass Government & Economics covers grades 9th–12th.

How much does Notgrass Government & Economics cost?

$70: Exploring Government curriculum package (textbook plus We Hold These Truths); Exploring Economics is sold separately. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

What viewpoint does Notgrass Government & Economics teach from?

Christian, conservative and limited-government (free-market in the economics course).

Does Notgrass Government & Economics count for a high school credit?

Yes. Half credit each; quizzes and exams available

Is Notgrass Government & Economics online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The program does the teaching.

Does Notgrass Government & Economics have a placement test?

Yes. Notgrass: Exploring Government packages. Shows the base package, the literature package and the full bundle

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