IMPACT: California Social Studies
Product identity
- Publisher
- McGraw Hill
- Program family
- IMPACT: California Social Studies
- Edition
- California Edition (©2019)
Instructional fit
- Courses
- California history-social science, kindergarten through grade 8
- Role explanation
- Core California history-social science curriculum for grades K–8.
- Subjects covered
- Supported instructional roles
Materials and delivery
- Format description
- Blended print and digital curriculum with worktexts, student editions, magazines, primary sources, interactive media, assessment, and online student and teacher centers.
- Included components
- Inquiry Journals; Research Companions; student editions; Weekly Explorer magazines; primary and secondary sources; interactive maps and timelines; videos; research and writing tasks; customizable lessons; diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment; online student and teacher centers; professional-learning resources; parent support.
- Languages and support
- English with embedded ELA and ELD resources, close-reading tools, interactive vocabulary, differentiation strategies, accessibility supports, and Spanish-language support resources.
Links and notes
- Vendor product URL
- Visit publisher product page
- Curriculum notes
- Formerly represented as 'Impact: California Social Studies' in the source inventory. The current official styling is IMPACT: California Social Studies. This listing covers the state-adopted K–8 program; McGraw Hill also offers separate high-school IMPACT courses.
Availability
- Product availability
- Available
- Last checked
- September 29, 2026
A California K–8 history-social science program centered on inquiry, evidence, literacy, civic engagement, primary sources, research, writing, print resources, and flexible digital learning.
IMPACT: California Social Studies helps students connect history with the present through essential questions, inquiry, research, analysis, evidence-based writing, and civic action. The K–5 sequence combines Inquiry Journals, Research Companions, and Weekly Explorer magazines. Middle-school courses address ancient civilizations, medieval and early modern history, and U.S. history while building historical and social-science analysis skills.