The four layers of expansion {leading ideas} for grades K-12 recommended for The Christian Principle of American Political Union are as follows:

1.       Boston Patriots and the Tea Act

2.      Boston Port is Closed—Day of Fasting and Prayer, June 1, 1774

3.      The Cement of American Union

4.      American Unity is Christian Unity

     In The Noah Plan this principle is first introduced at the elementary level in 5^th grade (4^th quarter) in its first layer.  

     The following is the description provided by The Noah Plan History and Geography Curriculum Guide, p. 68.

The Christian Principle of American Political Union

“Internal agreement or unity, which is invisible, produces an external union, which is visible in the spheres of government, economics, and home and community life.  Before two or more individuals can act effectively together, they must first be united in spirit in their purposes and convictions.

The entire program of teaching and learning America’s Christian history and form of government is to encourage families and schools to teach with a positive emphasis upon what is right, true, and changeless.  The purpose is to provide young people with a clearly defined American Christian standard of reference for every situation.  This is ‘built-in’ Christian self-government predicated upon the Word of God.  This enables you to extend your influence and example into the lives of our children when we are not with them to guide and counsel.

Educators are encouraged to take the time to define foundations clearly—Christian principles which changelessly turn to the compass-point regardless of which direction the individual faces.  This will require vision, and a sacrifice of time, to think though the lessons which you will teach, and the principles which you must define and re-define by many illustrations and personal example.”