Welcome to the
Political Science
Academy

We provide high-quality / low-cost digital textbook chapters and assignments for political science courses. Many items are completely free. Textbook chapters cost only $1-2 each. Every item promotes active learning through frequent low-stakes quizzes and other engagement features. Students earn certificates that they can submit to their professor as proof of completion. Premium options--with LMS gradebook integration, campus customization, and more--are available upon request.

If you have questions, please reach out at contact@polisciacademy.com

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Introductory American Government Textbook Chapters

Engaging text complemented by multimedia content and  self-assessment questions. Clearly presented so students understand even the most difficult concepts. Frequently updated to incorporate cutting-edge political science research and relevant political news. Instructors choose which chapters to assign and students pay only $2 per chapter. Customized Georgia version available, with more states coming soon. Upgrade to Top Hat Premium for more interactivity, customizable content, peer-to-peer discussions, LMS gradebook integration, classroom polling, and more.

Activities

Ready-to-go lessons that deepen students' understanding of political concepts while allowing them to practice civic skills, develop information literacy and critical thinking, and/or learn about proposals for reforming American democracy. Most of these activities are providedfor free.

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We believe ...
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all college students should have access to very low-cost and very high-quality learning resources
students thrive when textbooks are digital and multimedia with interactive features that promote an engaged and active approach to learning

in an era of social and political dynamism, content in political science courses should be updated frequently to keep up with the change
political science courses should allow students to not only gain political knowledge, but also to develop information literacy, critical thinking, and civic skills
"value is created when creators are valued" - thus, while students should pay very little for educational resources, nearly all of what they do pay should go to dedicated authors, editors, expert consultants, video producers, and others who enhance the quality of those resources

Here is what students are saying

I have taken a lot of U.S. history and government classes in my life, and most repeat the same information. This course actually presented new information in an easily digestible format. I really appreciate how straightforward the textbook and other course material was. Thank you!
GSU student, fall 2023
I really enjoyed these online textbook chapters! They made me realize how much I actually enjoy government and politics.
GSU Student, FALL 2023
I loved the textbook we used in this class. It was so informative and also fun to read!
GSU student, fall 2023

"The overall quality of the textbook was high [or extremely high]" 

"The textbook was easy to understand"

"The textbook was well written"

"I enjoyed  reading the textbook"
These percentages are based on surveys of Georgia State University students in 2023 (Spring and Fall Semesters). Response rates were 92% and 94%, respectively, and sample sizes were ~2000 and ~2100. Students were responding to questions about their experience with the premium version of the American Government textbook chapters.
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