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Almost Painless Guide to U.S. Civics
5-part series from Media Rich
American Heroes & Heroines
3-part series from Mazzarella Media
Biographies of Famous People/Famous
People Incredible Lives
18 titles from Film Ideas
Boyhood of Abraham Lincoln
This video chronicles the early life of Abraham Lincoln. View some of the childhood
experiences that helped form his character--from his journey to his new home in Indiana
to his contact with a slave auction that helped mold his feelings against slavery.
Colonial Settlements
Depicts the daily lifestyles of the first American colonists, and also details some of the
important towns, seaports, and forts at this time
Colonial Settlements Video Quiz
Explores colonial America from the first settlements to the thirteen British colonies,
identifies why these colonial settlements were established, and also includes quiz
questions for students to answer.…
Daily Almanac
366-part short segment series from Slim Goodbody
Equality and Civil Rights
Looks into the issues of equality and civil rights, elaborates on what rights humans have,
and also addresses rights for women and for those who are disabled
Equality and Civil Rights Video Quiz
Examines the history of the Civil Rights Movement in America, details some of the
protests and demonstrations that took place, and also defines the rights humans have.
Exploring Communities Series
Famous Americans
Social Studies Grades 3-5
4-part series from Mazzarella Media
14-part series from Worldwide Academics
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Famous Explorers
Identifies famous explorers, from Christopher Columbus to Vasco de Gama, illustrates
the sea routes these explorers took, as well as describes why international trade and
exploration became important after the Crusades.
Famous Explores Video Quiz
Teaches about many of the early famous explorers in world history and uses video
quizzes to help students retain material.
Geographically Speaking
Describes geographic features, such as mountains, deserts, and oceans, addresses how
these features were created, and gives an overview of geographical terms.
History of Transportation
History of Transportation Video Quiz
Holiday Facts & Fun series
Details the history of land, water, and air transportation, determines where the first mode
of transportation was established, and also looks at the invention of the combustible
engine.
Identifies transportation vehicles, differentiates which vehicles go on land, in water, or
through the air, and also includes interactive quizzes to test students' knowledge.
13-part series from Colman Communications
How the USA Grew: 13 Colonies to 50 States
Covers the growth and expansion of America, from the original thirteen colonies to the
fifty states, as well as discusses how America gained land.
How We Elect a President
Study how a president is elected in the United States. Get to know the process of voting
in a general election and what role the electoral college plays. Follow how political parties
choose their candidates on the campaign trail leading to election day.
Map Skills
3-part series from Phoenix Learning Group
Native American Life
Investigates the daily lives of Native American peoples from different regions,
distinguishes the differences between Woodland Native Americans and Desert Native
Americans, as well as shows many artifacts and cultural elements of such tribes.
Native American Life Video Quiz
Identifies by region the various Native American tribes, compares the cultural aspects of
these people, as well as includes video quizzes for students.
Social Studies Grades 3-5
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Old Glory
Plymouth Plantation
The story of the American flag is told, from Revolutionary War days to the present.
Viewers see many of the flags that have flown over the United States: the Join or Die, the
Don't Tread On Me, the Continental Colors, and, of course, the Stars and Stripes, while
learning the historical background of each one. Youngsters learn what the flags
symbolize, what the various parts mean, and how to maintain and properly display the
American flag. A special section explains how the flag prompted Francis Scott Key to
write "The Star Spangled Banner" and tells when and under what circumstances the
Pledge of Allegiance was written. Fun facts, such as the far-flung places the Stars and
Stripes have been flown, why our flag is known as Old Glory, and the world's largest flag,
are presented.
Explores the Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation, determines how this settlement was
created, and also discusses how this is an interactive world for students to look into the
past.
Pushing Westward
Discusses the movement of Americans to the Western Frontier, explains the idea of
Manifest Destiny, and also gives information on the Gold Rush, which lured more
Americans westward as well.
Pushing Westward Video Quiz
Discusses the events that led to western settlement, the war for Texas independence,
the California Gold Rush, and life on the Prairie.
Rivers of North America
15-part series
Slavery & Albolition Video Quiz
Explores slavery in the United States, includes quiz questions throughout the video, as
well as illustrates which states promoted slavery, for economic reasons, and which states
protested slavery.
The Fight for Independence
Talks about the causes for the Revolutionary War, describes the famous leaders of this
war, like Jefferson and Washington, as well as discusses America's justifications for the
war.
The Fight for Independence Video Quiz
Examines the American Revolution by looking at the causes for this revolution, lists many
of the acts and laws forced upon colonists, as well as quizzes students on this material
Social Studies Grades 3-5
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The Scrambled States of America
Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that
each can get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a
change. School Library Journal: "an animated video that entertains even as it teaches.
This is a joyful romp into geography. An excellent addition to all elementary school
collections.
U.S. Symbols
Presents the history and meaning of the most well known American symbols, and also
addresses how these symbols came to represent liberty.
U.S. Symbols Video Quiz
Explains the history and meaning of famous American symbols, like the American flag
and the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as includes quiz questions for students to answer.
We The People Series
153-short video segment series from Slim Goodbody
World of Wonders
3-part series of 77 videos from Genuine World Productions
Social Studies Grades 3-5
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